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My prayers that a second airport would make things quieter fell on deaf ears
I’ve just discovered that when the new Western Sydney Airport finally opens in 2026, aircraft noise in my area is likely to increase.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Qantas axes China Eastern partnership in another concession to ACCC
The airline stopped servicing the Sydney-Shanghai route due to COVID-19 but is due to resume daily flights on Sunday.
- by Amelia McGuire
The inner-city Sydney suburbs set to cop more planes flying overhead
Some suburbs will experience more planes taking off from Sydney Airport under a shake up of airspace to make room for the city’s new international airport.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney Airport’s flight paths shaken up to clear way for rival in west
Flight paths for aircraft taking off from Sydney Airport’s main north-south runway will be the most disrupted by proposed changes.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Qantas board braces for clash with shareholders
Just how much venom Qantas’ shareholders choose to spew at the airline’s board in the upcoming annual general meeting has got corporate circles buzzing.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Qantas passengers to pay more for flights as fuel costs bite
The airline will increase airfares next week to account for its rising fuel bill, as a weaker Australian dollar and conflicts overseas push up oil prices.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Qantas gives Chairman’s membership to some of its big investors
The exclusive lounge comes with perks including prioritised boarding, upgrades and a dedicated customer service line, and has caused concern about Qantas’ influence over its members, including politicians, regulators and chief executives.
- by Amelia McGuire
Qantas scraps $614 million Alliance takeover after competition watchdog rejection
Qantas has terminated its planned takeover of ASX-listed Alliance Aviation, six months after the consumer watchdog blocked the $614 million deal.
- by Amelia McGuire
Labor backflip puts Qantas, Virgin back in competition watchdog’s sights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will resume monitoring service standards, cost of airfares, and consumer protection across the industry for the next three years.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Qantas shareholders urged to reject executive pay packets
Proxy advisors also urged shareholders to vote against the re-election of marketing executive Todd Sampson at the forthcoming annual general meeting.
- by Amelia McGuire
The airline parts scandal sparking panic and introspection in aerospace
The global aviation industry is grappling with a fake parts scandal that has left airlines and regulators scrambling to assess engines and trace equipment.
- by Howard Mustoe