Virgin Australia Cuts Flights Amid $40M Surge in Jet Fuel Costs
Virgin Australia is cutting domestic flights by 1% through June to offset a $40 million jump in fuel costs driven by a 150% surge in jet fuel prices.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Business
Qantas Cuts Domestic Flights, Redirects Aircraft to Europe Amid Unrest
Qantas is cutting domestic capacity by 5% and raising fares to redeploy jets for surging Europe demand, bypassing unstable Middle Eastern transit hubs.
Apr 14, 20264 min
Business
Qantas Rolls Out First A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise Flights
Qantas' first Airbus A350-1000ULR for Project Sunrise has rolled out of the factory in Toulouse, a key step towards launching non-stop flights.
Apr 13, 20265 min
Manufacturing
Qantas A380 Dumps Fuel, Returns to Sydney After Medical Emergency
Qantas flight QF7 to Dallas returned to Sydney after a mid-air medical emergency, forcing the Airbus A380 to dump fuel over the Pacific Ocean.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety
Middle East Conflict Doubles Jet Fuel Costs, Spikes Global Airfares
A major Middle East conflict has doubled jet fuel prices, forcing airlines like Qantas to raise international airfares and use extreme dynamic pricing.
Mar 23, 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
Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific Top AirlineRatings 2026 Rankings
Qatar Airways has been named the world's best airline in the 2026 AirlineRatings rankings, recognized for its superior economy and business class products.
Mar 19, 20265 min
Airlines
Airlines Raise Fares as Mideast Conflict Drives Jet Fuel Spike
Airlines globally are raising ticket prices as a surge in jet fuel costs, driven by the Middle East conflict, severely impacts their operating margins.
Mar 12, 20266 min
Airlines
Qantas Finalizes H1 2027 Launch for Project Sunrise Non-Stop Flights
Qantas will launch its Project Sunrise non-stop flights in H1 2027, connecting Sydney with London and New York using specially configured A350-1000ULR aircraft.
Mar 8, 20264 min
Airlines