Aviation
Opinion
Opinion
China’s dream of ruling the skies is problematic
China’s homemade passenger jet has finally made its debut after a 16-year odyssey. It is a key part of a big much bigger plan.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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The designer Qantas pyjamas upgrading the business class experience
Australian designer Rebecca Vallance has designed sleepwear for the Sydney to New York route.
- by Damien Woolnough
Analysis
Air travel
How to save hundreds of dollars on your airfares
New data from travel search engine KAYAK shows big savings can be made if you are prepared to be flexible on your time of travel.
- by John Collett
‘It’s the uncertainty’: Anxious wait for flight paths for Sydney’s new airport
The flight paths for the curfew-free Western Sydney Airport will determine whether the peace is shattered for people who live nearby.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Qantas eyes $400m profit bump from direct flights to London, New York
The carrier has committed to overhauling its app to include baggage tracking and more booking flexibility, as well as a more streamlined boarding process.
- by Amelia McGuire
‘We haven’t been up to scratch’: Jetstar boss apologises to customers
The budget carrier says its on-time performance is beginning to improve, thanks to changes at its check-in counters.
- by Amelia McGuire
Want a cheaper flight to Europe? Go with one of these Asian airlines
A need to fill seats is seeing Asian airlines offer flights to Europe for hundreds – sometimes thousands – of dollars less.
- by Michael Gebicki
Webjet roars back to profit with $150 million turnaround
Chief executive officer John Guscic said Webjet’s streamlining of costs over the past two years had positioned the business for stronger growth than before COVID-19.
- by Amelia McGuire
Analysis
Analysis
Is this as good as it gets for Qantas?
As airfares start retreating from eye-popping levels, investors are likely to question how long the profit bonanza can continue.
- by Clancy Yeates
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Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport chief Geoff Culbert to resign after six years
Culbert has announced he will step down at the end of the year, kicking off a global search for his replacement.
- by Amelia McGuire
Updated
Qantas
Qantas shares slump despite $2.5b profit forecast, increased share buyback
The airline’s profit forecast is close to $1 billion higher than its prior record result in 2018.
- by Amelia McGuire