VH-E2A, which will begin revenue flights for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines in October, was greeted by water cannons as it touched down in Perth on Monday following its trip from Embraer’s factory in São José dos Campos, via Texas, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Fiji and Canberra.
The draft proposal, which can be viewed online, will hold airlines to “minimum standards” of consumer protection, according to Transport Minister Catherine King, which would include prompt refunds, accommodation, transport, and meal vouchers when needed.
The Australian traveller detailed his steps to gain access to Virgin’s Lounge at Sydney Airport in a post entitled ‘How to get free food and beers at Sydney Airport’.
Australian Border Force officers stopped a man aged 62 for a baggage examination after he arrived at Brisbane Airport on an international flight from Los Angeles on 5 September this year.
CH-47D Chinook A15-202, also known as “Centaur” or “Good as Gold”, was one of the first two Australian Chinooks deployed to Afghanistan in 2006.
Now fully operational, the A320 simulator enhances Flight Options’ advanced pilot and flight instructor training programs.