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Crackdown on landing slots to have airport flying high

New powers are in the pipeline designed to crack down on the major airlines hoarding slots and freezing out the competition at Sydney Airport.

AAP

Morning Mail: new laws to punish airline slot hoarding, Florida faces ‘worst in a century’ storm, Trump’s gift to Putin

Qantas and Virgin could face civil penalties over runway slot system; parts of the world in danger of ‘societal collapse’ due to extreme weather

The Guardian - AU

Controversial Sydney airport slot system faces government crackdown

Carriers that cancel flights to block competition could face civil penalties in move against Qantas-Virgin duopoly

The Guardian - AU

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Qantas’ delayed and cancelled flights a worsening symptom of an ageing fleet

‘The 737 fleet is worn out and overworked. There are cancellations every day,’ one pilot told Crikey.

Crikey

Richard Branson says Gen Z should skip college and get on with it

"I would just suggest that people get out there into the real world and get on with it," says billionaire Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

Fortune

Qatar Airways is set to acquire 25% of Virgin Australia. Who will be the winners?

Qatar Airways has announced plans to buy a 25% minority stake in Virgin Australia from its owner, US private equity firm Bain Capital.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Israeli troops enter Lebanon; Qatar Airways eyes 25% Virgin stake; and a ‘horrible’ Picasso discovery

Israeli military confirms it has begun ‘limited, localised and targeted’ ground operations inside Lebanon’s borders against Hezbollah

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Another airline is experimenting with ‘dynamic pricing’

Here's what dynamic pricing for airlines actually means for travelers.

The Street

Qatar Airways Seeking 25% Stake In Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways unveiled a bid to take a 25 percent stake in troubled airline Virgin Australia on Tuesday, a deal that could shake up Australia's Qantas-dominated market.

International Business Times

Travellers to fly for less if Qatar lands Virgin deal

More routes more often and increased use of frequent-flyer miles are predicted if Qatar Airways is allowed to take a large slice of Virgin Australia.

AAP

Assange says he is free because he ‘pled guilty to journalism’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

‘All the pilots hate management’: Qantas facing staff exodus and strikes

‘While some things have changed under Hudson, the new mantra from management is to point to the “Alan Joyce” era. Most of them were part of that.’

Crikey

Couple Denied Seats On Virgin Flight, Forced To Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain On Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on a passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight.

International Business Times

Couple Denied Seats on Virgin Flight, Forced to Pay 'No-Show' Fee Over Coffee Stain on Passport

A young Australian couple's Bali holiday faced disruption due to a "microscopic" coffee stain on Brooke's passport, which prevented them from boarding their Virgin Australia flight from the Gold Coast.

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Virgin Voyages makes a big change for a special reason

The adults-only cruise line wants to try something different that its passengers might embrace.

AAP

Outgoing Virgin CEO plays down Qatar stake speculation

Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has played down reports Qatar Airways is seeking to acquire a 20 per cent stake in the nation's second-biggest airline.

The Street

Carnival and Virgin Voyages make a key cruise ship safety move

Passengers might not see every safety measure, but these two cruise lines are making a move that will help keep everyone on board safer.

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“Devastating Blow”: Breakdancer Raygun Moves To Number 1 In World Ranking Amid Criticism

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Richard Branson shares a special Virgin Voyages cruise adventure

The Virgin brand's founder has sailed on special sailings on multiple occasions. This time he had a special treat for passengers.

The Guardian - UK

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates marries partner on Richard Branson’s private island

Bates and Suzanne Sercombe invited to Necker Island after publicly soliciting a holiday from Virgin tycoon

The Guardian - AU

Virgin’s accessing of hotel CCTV after employee’s Grindr hookup raises privacy concerns, legal experts say

Cabin crew member’s sacking has been overturned by the Fair Work Commission but experts say case raises questions about workplace surveillance

The Street

Virgin Atlantic is bringing back a flight not run for 11 years

The new route resumes on May 1, 2025.

Crikey

We might not love Qantas, Jetstar or Virgin, but the market made them like this

As new entrants to the market emerge only to inevitably fade away, it’s clear Australia’s domestic market appears only able to support two carriers.

Louder

“We had collapsed financially – I couldn’t pay the wages. I was on the verge of bankruptcy”: The chaotic story of Ian Gillan’s erratically brilliant solo career

Jazz-funk, solo hits and near-bankruptcy – this is the turbulent story of Ian Gillan’s post-Deep Purple career

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New Airline ‘Koala Air’ Plans On Starting In Australia, So Will It Last Longer Than This Lettuce?

A new airline called Koala has announced its ambitious plans to compete with Qantas and Virgin. Gotta give them credit for bravery.

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