Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways Alliance Granted Interim Approval
The Australian consumer watchdog ACCC has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, enabling them to proceed with a cooperative alliance.
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South African Airways Returns First Profit Since 2012
South African Airways has posted a positive full-year profit for the financial year 2022/23, marking its first profit since 2012.
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Snake on a Plane! TV Personality Catches Python on Virgin Australia Flight
A Virgin Australia flight from Broome to Perth was delayed when a stowaway python was discovered and removed by TV personality Andre Rerekura who happened to be onboard.
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Emirates Returns to Adelaide, Restoring its Full Australian Network
Emirates has now resumed its daily flights between Adelaide and Dubai, marking the full restoration of its Australian route network.
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Air India and Singapore Airlines Expand Codeshare with 51 New Routes
In the most substantial update since 2010, Air India and Singapore Airlines will expand their codeshare agreement with the addition of 51 new routes.
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Qantas Boosts International Network: A380 Return and New Palau Route
A Qantas international network shift will see the return of 2 refurbished A380s, a new Palau service and first international deployment of the A220.
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Qantas to Operate Third Evacuation Flight From Cyprus to Sydney
In a continuing effort to bring Australians home from Lebanon, Qantas is now set to operate a third non-stop flight from Cyprus to Sydney.
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Qantas B737-800 Returns to Sydney After Odour Detected Onboard
A Qantas B737-800 bound for Wellington, New Zealand made a precautionary return to Sydney after an odour was detected in the cabin on 2 October.
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First Qantas Lebanon Evacuation Flight Departs Sydney
The first of two Qantas 787 Dreamliner flights has departed Sydney for Cyprus this morning to repatriate Australian nationals from Lebanon.
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Qantas to Operate Two Free Evacuation Flights from Lebanon
Qantas will operate two free B787 evacuation flights between Cyprus and Sydney, to help Australian nationals in Lebanon to return home.