Spirit Airlines shuts down after White House bail out falls through
Several airlines have announced “rescue fares” for Spirit airlines customers with booked trips.
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30 million more passengers? Inside Sydney Airport’s 2045 super terminal project
Sydney Airport has released its draft Master Plan 2045, outlining the biggest redevelopment since the Olympics. The plan includes a new super terminal, expanded freight capacity, more than 30 million extra passengers a year, and a net zero pledge. Here are the key details.
Millions of Qantas customers’ details hacked in cyber breach
A cyber incident hit one if its contact centres impacting customer data, the airline revealed.
How are the world’s biggest airlines responding to US-Iran conflict?
Flight paths are shifting and cancellations are piling up as tensions escalate in the Middle East.
Want to live your best life? These are the world’s 10 most liveable cities in 2025
Japan and Canada get a mention in the Top 10 too.
A biologist explores Pilbara — Over 3.6 billion years old and home to the world’s oldest lifeforms
Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity. Of the 600,000 to 700,000 native species found across the continent and surrounding seas, around 85% of plant species and 50% of marsupials exist nowhere else on Earth.
Qatar Airways to buy 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has agreed to acquire a 25% stake in Virgin Australia, positioning the Australian airline to re-enter long-haul international routes. The deal awaits regulatory approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
Is Australia getting a new domestic airline? Here’s what we know so far
Australia’s domestic aviation landscape may be poised for a shake-up with Melbourne-based carrier Koala Airlines aiming to fill the void following the collapse of budget airlines Rex and Bonza.
Passenger dies after ‘severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight—Here’s how rare such casualties are
Flight attendants have accounted for most turbulence-related injuries in recent decades.
Inside Saudi Arabia’s US$800 billion tourism moonshot
The Middle East kingdom is on massive building spree—creating private islands, luxury hotels, theme parks, cruise ports, even a desert ski resort. The question remains: If they build it, who will come?