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Jetstar’s Gonna Be Slinging Flights From $39 If You Wanna Get Far Away From Yr Fam After Xmas

Hopefully Nan puts cash in your Chrissy card.

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Consumer watchdog puts Australian airlines on notice over high domestic air fares

ACCC says they will closely monitor companies to ensure they do not keep prices high through artificial scarcity

The Guardian - AU

Flying kangaroo bounds into first place for on-time performance in October

Qantas has pulled off a stunning turnaround with the best on-time performance of any major domestic airline in October.

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Airline flight delays and cancellations persist close to record levels as travel demand surges

An industry-wide crisis of flight delays and cancellations continues to sweep Australian aviation, with concerns about what the peak summer travel season will look like.

ABC News

Airlines extend expiry dates as travellers struggle to redeem billions in flight credits

Travel plans disrupted by the pandemic have left Australians with more than one billion dollars of flight credits. But there is growing evidence that the system is too hard to use, with travellers forced to forfeit thousands of dollars in unused credits.

ABC News

"Parent's worst nightmare" as unaccompanied boy, 11, is kicked off plane

Jack Garland was due to travel with his 13-year-old sister Scarlett from Sydney to the Gold Coast in Australia. One child was kicked off, while the other was left on board

Daily Mirror

Unaccompanied minors: Can children travel by themselves on flights?

Following one family’s distressing experience, we take a look at the rules around whether under 18s can travel alone

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Boy, 11, kicked off flight in rule dispute as plane departs with sister, 13, onboard

Jack Garland was attempting to travel with his 13-year-old sister Scarlett on a Jetstar flight from Sydney to the Gold Coast in October, when he was told he could not fly and removed from the plane

Daily Mirror

A Redditor Claims They Got Jetstar Tix Refunded By Posing As A Clown Company’s ‘Best Clown’

Honk honk!

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Disabled passenger forced to CRAWL off plane because a wheelchair wasn't available

There was no aisle wheelchair available for Natalie Curtis when her Jetstar flight landed in Bangkok, so she crawled off the plane - an experience she described as "extremely humiliating".

Daily Mirror

Disabled woman slams budget airline after being ‘forced to crawl off flight’

‘It was extremely humiliating,’ says wheelchair user

The Independent UK

A Qld Woman Claims She Had To Crawl Down Plane Aisle After Jetstar Didn’t Provide A Wheelchair

A Queensland woman with a disability has slammed Jetstar after she claimed she had no choice but to crawl down the aisle of a plane when a wheelchair wasn’t available.Natalie Curtis opened up about the “humiliating” incident on Sunrise on Monday morning.She flew from Singapore to Bangkok and was able to use…

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As delays force airlines to cool their jets, there’s a push to lawyer up irate passengers

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has warned of ongoing supply chain issues while Jetstar remains plagued by flights that are cancelled or delayed.

The New Daily

Discounts and reserve planes: Qantas reveals Christmas master plan

Embattled airline Qantas’ has unveiled a master plan to reduce service issues plaguing its operations over Christmas.

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Daily Mirror

Woman shocked as airline charges her £2,200 to check in a single suitcase

Jannine Meyers says she was charged the oversized fee while taking a Jetstar plane from Auckland Airport in New Zealand to Christchurch in the middle of September

Daily Mirror

Passengers fear for their lives as 'terrifying' brawl breaks out mid-flight

Punches were thrown during the altercation on a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. A number of people attempted to pull two men apart before the pilot made a priority landing

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An Aus Man Had To Be Lifted Onto Jetstar Flight By His Wife Bc Darwin Airport Had No Ramps

He said it put him, his wife and the staff at risk.

The Guardian - AU

‘Second-class citizen’: man lifted on to plane as Darwin airport had no ramp for wheelchair users

Being carried across the gap between the air bridge and the plane risked his, his wife’s and airline staffs’ safety, says passenger

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The Guardian - AU

Qantas aircraft are now almost 15 years old on average – what happened? And does it matter?

In 2006, the average age of aircraft in the national carrier’s fleet was just eight years, but delayed purchases mean the fleet is now older than its competitors

The New Daily

Qantas and Jetstar raise price of domestic flights as their fuel bill soars

Other Australian airlines are expected to follow Qantas’ lead and pass the burden of soaring fuel costs onto consumers.

ABC News

Tape on a plane? We look into viral photo that suggests Qantas is winging it with repairs

A photo of a plane purporting to be operated by Qantas went viral this week, after it was suggested duct tape had been used to fix major maintenance issues. So what's really going on?

Newcastle Herald

LETTERS: Progress slow on city's great old landmarks

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Pedestrian.tv

A Tech Genius (Not The Optus Hacker) Gifted Us This Tip To Tell If Ur Flight’s Gonna Be Canned

If you're worried your flight will be delayed or cancelled, here's a helpful hack to predict if you'll leave the tarmac on time.

The New Daily

New boss for Jetstar – as it cancels more overseas flights

Jetstar has announced it has a new boss – as the budget carrier faces fresh accusations of leaving holidaymakers stranded overseas.

AAP

Tully named as new Jetstar chief executive

Qantas has promoted Stephanie Tully to serve as the new chief executive of budget carrier Jetstar as the group works to overcome industry challenges.

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