Aviation
Airlines record poor domestic performance as Qantas baggage handler claims 1 in 10 bags miss flights
Not to brag or anything but Travel Weekly has never lost anyone’s bags (actually that’s probably not true).
Aviation
False asbestos alarm forces evacuation of Canberra’s air traffic control tower
by Christian Fleetwood
An asbestos scare at Canberra Airport has caused its air traffic control tower to be evacuated. Luckily though, it was a false alarm.
Aviation
Report finds widespread discrimination and sexual harassment amongst air traffic controllers
by Ali Coulton
A toxic culture of workplace bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment among air traffic controllers could be endangering the lives of travellers, according to a new report.
Aviation
Aviation wrap: Qantas’ fresh plane order, Air Vanuatu’s new non-stop service, Western Sydney Airport update + MORE!
Felt a little in the dark lately about what’s been happening in the world of commercial aviation? This wrap should provide all the illumination you need.
Aviation
Major Aussie airports to trial drone-monitoring technology
by Huntley Mitchell
Were you hoping to test out the new drone you got for Christmas by taking it for a spin over your local airport? Well, you may want to think again after reading this.
Aviation
Sydney Airport hit with cancellations and delays
Travel Weekly’s editorial staff were about to chuck a collective sickie today, before realising that the newsletter might be a wee bit non-existent if we followed through.
Aviation
Melbourne air safety scrutinised after “near miss”
Safety procedures at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport have come under scrutiny following a “near miss” involving three aircraft last July.
Aviation
Australia leads new plane tracking program
by Hannah Edensor
Just a week out from the anniversary of MH370’s disappearance, Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia are working on a new plane tracking program.