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Jamie Freed Malaysia Airlines will begin introducing improved services for passengers in flight and on the ground over the next 18 months as it attempts to rebuild confidence following the twin disasters of MH370 and MH17 that beset the carrier last year.
Jamie Freed Qantas Airways could return an additional $2.4 billion of cash to shareholders this financial year due to an expected record-breaking financial performance driven by its cost cutting program and the lower oil price, according to Deutsche Bank.
Jamie Freed The number of passengers flying between Sydney and Melbourne rose 7.5 per cent in July from the previous year, at a time when airfares are also rising, in a potential sign of rising business and consumer confidence.
Jamie Freed Google has trialled driverless cars and Singapore has driverless trains. Now the airline industry is experimenting with the idea of pilotless passenger planes. Jamie Freed looks at the safety and security issues and whether passengers will be willing to go along for the ride.
Emma Young A Perth man has described an engine flaming outside his plane window on the Cathay Pacific flight that made an emergency landing in Bali on Friday, despite the airline insisting there were only "lights" seen.
Jamie Freed A government body has paved the way for Virgin Australia subsidiary Tigerair Australia to begin operating low-cost flights to Bali despite concerns raised by rival Qantas.
Jamie Freed It sounds like a typical tale of mistimed investment in infrastructure, but Karratha's mayor says funds have been spent well on its airport terminal.
Jamie Freed New data shows Australians are some of the world's least spontaneous travellers, though they have sound reasons.
Jamie Freed Air New Zealand has unveiled a new flagship international lounge in Auckland for business class and high-status travellers.
Jamie Freed Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti no longer makes a similar amount of money to his long-time rival, Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce.
Jamie Freed Job losses and budget cuts at mining companies hit domestic air passenger numbers last financial year.
Jamie Freed Demand reminds high despite a lift in Contiki tour prices.
Anna Patty Passengers flying in and out of international airports around the country face potential delays as Border Force workers begin a 10-day strike over pay and conditions.
Jamie Freed At a time when most countries are trying to attract as many international tourists as possible, Tourism NZ wouldn't mind if the growth rate of arrivals slowed.
Jamie Freed Virgin Australia's short-haul cabin crew will receive generous annual pay rises ranging from 4 per cent to nearly 10 per cent over a four-year period.
Jamie Freed Many Australians are shifting their travel plans due to the severe drop in the value of the Australian dollar.
Jamie Freed The popular "early bird" airfares from Australia to Europe for the 2016 northern spring and summer have remained at reasonable levels, with some airlines raising prices slightly from last year and others lowering them slightly at a time when the fuel price and the Australian dollar have fallen substantially.
Cameron Atfield Reborn north Queensland airline Skytrans has secured a $25 million contract to transport natural gas company QGC workers, which has led to 18 staff getting their jobs back.
Jamie Freed Industry veteran Tony South has been selected as the new chairman of Tourism Australia.
Jamie Freed Air New Zealand has launched a major drive to "future-proof" its business by ensuring it is sustainable in part due to its belief a global carbon price will emerge in the coming years.
Jamie Freed The federal government isn't expecting to be able to collect a massive pool of frequent flyer points to help save on its $377 million annual air travel bill anytime soon.
Spencer Soper The Amazon founder envisions new era of people living in orbit as his exploration company, Blue Origin, races with other ventures to develop rockets for space travel.
Jamie Freed Helloworld quit talks about a merger with privately held travel company AOT after failing to reach an agreement on acceptable terms.
Abby Phillip In late August, American Airlines accidentally flew the wrong plane from Los Angeles to Hawaii, a mix-up that violated Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Jamie Freed Many pilots are frustrated with their ability to receive a promotion to captain due to the seniority system and the lack of growth at local airlines.
Jamie Freed Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region should increase their focus on training and hiring female pilots as they look to fill an expected 226,000 new flight deck roles over the next 20 years, says Boeing Flight Services vice president Sherry Carbary.
Jamie Freed The competition regulator will consult with Australian hotel operators to help determine if "price parity" clauses imposed by online travel agents Expedia, Wotif and Booking.com are unfair.
Passengers on the British Airways jet whose engine caught fire just before take-off in Las Vegas escaped with their lives - and some with their carry-ons, as well.
Jamie Freed Qantas is seeking more slots at Hong Kong International Airport as part of a broader growth strategy for its international business.
Jamie Freed Qantas will add new flights between Sydney and Hong Kong on its refurbished A330 aircraft to take advantage of increased traveller demand.
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