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Budget friendlyCommentsPremiumLow-cost airline Bonza to be a major disrupter

When Bonza CEO Tim Jordan launched Kazakhstan’s first low-cost airline, FlyArystan, in 2019 he upset the local taxi drivers because his fares were lower than an alternative six-hour road trip.

Geoffrey Thomas

REOPENINGQantas’ big international flight change

The national airline carrier has unveiled a major detail of its first international flights when overseas travel resumes next month.

Catie McLeod

aviationPremiumVirgin rewards loyal frequent flyers

Velocity members have longer to use points, writes GEOFFREY THOMAS

Geoffrey Thomas

international travelFlight path to freedom

Travellers seeking to fly internationally from December could be in for a bumpy ride, according to Aviation Editor GEOFFREY THOMAS

Geoffrey Thomas

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Virgin launches Perth-Hobart flights with fare specials

The promotional seat sale for the re-launched route starts at 5am today and will end at midnight on Sunday, September 26, or when sold out.

Geoffrey Thomas

meet the fokkersPremiumFokkers at home in hostile territory

Aviation Editor GEOFFREY THOMAS concludes the four-part celebration of 100 years of airline service in Western Australia with a look at the dramatic effect of the resources boom

Geoffrey Thomas

Tie-up groundedPremiumWatchdog halts Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance take-off

Australia’s competition watchdog has grounded plans for an alliance between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the tie-up would likely shut other operators out of the market.

Daniel Newell

in the airPremiumJets herald era of fancy flight

Aviation Editor GEOFFREY THOMAS continues his four-part series on the evolution of airlines in WA looking at the post-1945 era when airlines took off

Geoffrey Thomas

in the airPremiumOnwards and upwards to serve the east

GEOFFREY THOMAS continues the flight down memory lane in the second instalment in a four-part series to mark 100 years since the first commercial flight in WA and the Southern Hemisphere

Geoffrey Thomas

Blue sky aheadCommentsPremiumQantas in return of the superjumbo

The popular Airbus A380s will make a return to Qantas international services ahead of schedule with five of the superjumbos due to be back flying to London and Los Angeles from mid-2022.

Steve Creedy & Geoffrey Thomas

horror runPremiumJetstar flights delayed again

It is bad news yet again for Jetstar’s untested Melbourne-to-Busselton route.

Warren Hately

the pod well travelled100 Years of Flight in Australia

GEOFFREY THOMAS explores WA’s rich aviation history

Will Yeoman

C-SUITE DEFEATPremiumVirgin chops premium Perth lounge and Club brand

Virgin Australia is permanently closing its premium Club lounge at Perth Airport as it plans life after a near death experience.

final flightEscaping Fortress Australia?

After months of planning and anxiety, RONAN O’CONNELL leaves Perth for Dublin

Ronan O'Connell

Worst-ever yearPremiumPassenger data reveals horror year for global airlines

The International Air Transport Association is putting a positive spin on the industry’s worst-ever year which saw global carriers lose a combined $US126.4 billion.

Geoffrey Thomas

Workers groundedPremiumQantas stands down 2500 as NSW outbreak slashes flights

Qantas and Jetstar had been operating close to 100 per cent of their usual domestic services in May but that had dropped to less than 40 per cent last month because of lockdowns in three States.

Geoffrey Thomas

flying highPremiumTechnology takes sting out of airports

The airport terminal experience can be traumatic but GEOFFREY THOMAS finds relief is on the way

Geoffrey Thomas

seven times luckyJetstar relaunch confirmed for September

Jetstar will try to get its direct flights from Melbourne to Busselton up and running for the seventh time, with September 1 now the launch date.

aviationPremiumHigh times en route to Uluru

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD meets the crew on an unusual charter flight

Stephen Scourfield

the pod well travelledThe future of air travel with Geoffrey Thomas

The future of air travel has never looked brighter — come fly with us to find out why

Will Yeoman

FUTURE OF AIR TRAVEL: PART TWOPremiumChange is in the air over the horizon

Future travel is going to offer more space and choice with more non-stops as COVID drives new priorities for travellers. Aviation Editor GEOFFREY THOMAS, in the second of a four-part series, explains.

Geoffrey Thomas

walesPremiumMt Snowdon child’s play

GEOFFREY THOMAS continues his occasional series on his misadventures covering aviation...

Geoffrey Thomas

Opening upCommentsPremiumAustralia-Singapore travel bubble talks ‘yet to start’

Discussions to establish a two-way travel bubble between Singapore and Australia are yet to officially begin, Singapore Airlines has revealed, amid fears it will be ‘rushed’ if talks don’t begin soon.

Sarah Ison

New menuPremiumFight for your business class fare hit the taste buds

What is Virgin now dishing up to get more passengers looking to book at the pointy end of the plane as it ramps up its business fares war with Qantas?

Geoffrey Thomas