Western Sydney International Airport Sets Oct 2026 Opening
Western Sydney International Airport will begin passenger operations on October 25, 2026, with Jetstar launching the first commercial service.
Jun 10, 20264 min
Airlines
Avalon Airport Reopens After Laser Device Bomb Scare
A laser hair removal device caused a four-hour security lockdown at Avalon Airport, resulting in two Jetstar flight cancellations.
Jun 2, 20263 min
Safety
Sydney Airport Fog Causes Widespread Flight Cancellations
Dense fog at Sydney Airport forced numerous flight cancellations and delays, highlighting the facility's reliance on Category II landing systems.
May 27, 20263 min
Safety
Jetstar Adds Viasat Wi-Fi as Starlink's LEO Network Disrupts Aviation
Jetstar is installing Viasat Wi-Fi on its 787s, while new LEO networks like Starlink challenge legacy satellite providers with lower latency for...
Apr 10, 20265 min
Technology
Jetstar Launches Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet-Wide Cabin Refit
Jetstar has begun a multi-year refit of its 11 Boeing 787s, adding new seats, Wi-Fi, and doubling business class capacity by late 2027.
Apr 9, 20264 min
Airlines
Jetstar A320 Taxiway Excursion Linked to Inadvertent Climb Thrust
A TAIC report on a Jetstar A320 taxiway excursion at Christchurch cites inadvertent climb thrust selection following a hydraulic system failure.
Mar 21, 20264 min
Safety
Jetstar Launches 'Life's a Beach Sale' with $49 Fares in Australia
Jetstar launched its 'Life's a Beach Sale' with 60,000 discounted seats, offering $49 domestic fares to stimulate off-peak travel demand in Australia.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Jetstar Launches Beach Fare Sale for Domestic & International Routes
Jetstar launched its 'Life's a Beach Sale', discounting over 60,000 fares for domestic and international leisure routes to stimulate off-peak travel.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Qantas Restricts Jetstar Lounge Access From July 1, 2026
Qantas will bar Jetstar international flyers from lounges using complimentary passes and restrict pass transfers starting July 1, 2026 to reduce crowding.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Airlines
Jetstar Cancels Proserpine Flights Amid Airport Flood Closure
Jetstar cancelled all flights to and from Proserpine Airport on March 7 after severe rain and flooding forced the airport's complete closure.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airports