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Qantas and Virgin Australia offer free flights for Rex passengers after airline goes bust

Normally when an airline fails, rivals offer ‘rescue fares’ at marginal cost. But the two big Australian carriers are making no charge at all

The Independent UK

As many as 360 workers sacked at Rex with hundreds more jobs to go

Employees reportedly told the airline will no longer operate flights between capital cities

The Guardian - AU

Doubt over Rex Canberra-Melbourne service as airline collapses

Virgin promises to take passengers already booked on Rex flights.

The Canberra Times

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Help on its way for Rex despite 'flawed' expansion

A taxpayer-funded lifeline for Rex Airlines looks increasingly likely as the Albanese government highlights the carrier's "absolutely vital" regional presence.

AAP

Rex Airlines’ future up in the air amid questions about viability of small airlines in Australia

Winter is always a tough time to be an airline in Australia.

The Conversation

Passenger dies after collapsing on Virgin Australia flight

Cabin crew performed CPR until the plane could make a priority landing

The Independent UK

Woman dies after collapsing on Virgin Australia flight in front of horrified passengers

The flight was in the air for around 45 minutes after the woman collapsed

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Australian Airlines Virgin Australia And Qantas Airways Face Tech Disruptions

Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways faced IT outages causing disruptions at Melbourne and Sydney airports. Efforts are underway to restore normal operation...

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Virgin Australia pilots give the middle finger to pay deal

Crikey has obtained a strongly worded email to pilots sent by the airline’s chief operating officer.

Crikey

Virgin Australia Is Flogging 1 Million Cheap Flights, If You Wanna Spend Your Tax Return Already

Virgin Australia has slashed prices on one million domestic and international fares as part of a massive EOFY flight sale.

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Nightmare news for Qantas as Qatar eyes Virgin

Qatar wants to buy a 20% stake in Virgin Australia. Don’t be surprised when Qantas lobbies hard against the deal.

Crikey

Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

Late last night, Virgin Australia flight VA 148 set out from Queenstown in New Zealand bound for Melbourne. Not long after takeoff, the right engine of the Boeing 737-800 jet started emitting loud bangs, followed by flames.

The Conversation

Likely ‘a bird strike’: Virgin Australia flight makes emergency landing in New Zealand after engine fire

Boeing 737-800 plane travelling from Queenstown to Melbourne diverts due to bird probably being ‘ingested into an engine’

The Guardian - AU

'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

A Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne was safely diverted to a New Zealand airport after an engine burst into flames, due to a bird strike.

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Virgin Australia Flight Bound For Melb Forced To Land After Engine Catches Fire: ‘A Tad Shaken’

A Virgin Australia flight heading to Melbourne from Queenstown New Zealand was forced to land after a fire broke out in its engine.

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Virgin Australia Plane Safely Lands After Engine Fire

Virgin Australia flight makes safe landing in Invercargill, NZ after engine fire. Incident under investigation.

The Guardian - AU

Virgin Australia delays vote on controversial enterprise agreement that would cut pilots’ days off

Exclusive: Last-minute decision comes as Civil Aviation Safety Authority says it is ‘engaging’ with airline on concerns rostering is leaving pilots fatigued

AAP

Push to reignite Uluru tourism after downturn

There's a fresh push for tourists to return to one of Australia's most iconic landmarks after years of pandemic-induced downturn.

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Cancel Your Weekend Plans Cos Virgin Australia Are Slinging Flights From $119 Straight To Uluru

Time to kiss the Red Centre HELLO.

AAP

Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Nearly 40 years since Uluru was handed back to traditional owners, a major airline has give the tourism centre a new drawcard with flights from major cities.

The Street

A plane turns around after passenger loses all sense of decorum

A Virgin Australia flight pilot turned the plane around due to a "disruptive passenger."

The Guardian - AU

Virgin Australia is rostering pilots ‘closer to the limit’ of fatigue, watchdog tells Senate estimates

Almost 5% of pilots refused shifts due to tiredness in the last 28-day roster period, senators told, amid concerns about back-to-back 12-hour days

Pedestrian.tv

A Flight From Perth Had To Turn Around After Some Dude Did A Nudie Run Down The Aisle

This is not what I meant by rock out with your cock out.

The Guardian - AU

Alleged naked run on Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne leads to man being arrested

Australian federal police say ‘officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor’

AAP

Flight aborted after alleged Virgin mid-air nude run

A Virgin flight from Perth to Melbourne was turned around after a man allegedly ran naked through the plane and knocked over a crew member.

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