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Breaking News
Jetstar CEO to step down as Qantas promises $5,000 boost to employees and more domestic capacity cuts
It’s a day of mixed emotions for Qantas and Jetstar staff today, with bouts of cheering and sobbing breaking out at an alarming rate.
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Qatar Airways reveals Virgin was not its first partner pick
It turns out Virgin was Qatar Airways’ second pick for the dance; reminding Travel Weekly’s editor of her high school days.
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Jetstar celebrates its 18th birthday with massive sale
This 18th birthday celebration will likely feature fewer drunk teenagers throwing up goon, although that’s not to say there won’t be any.
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Isolation laws change to ease delays as airport chaos persists
Relaxed isolation laws may be good for airport efficiency, but they’re not so good for airport workers who are keen to binge the new season of Bridgerton.
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“We’re facing a perfect storm:” Sydney Airport apologises over hours-long queues as Alan Joyce blames passengers
Long lines at the airport mean less time for leafing through magazines, milling about cosmetic kiosks and the all-important stop at Crispy Cream. We won’t stand for it!
Destinations
Cook Islands to welcome back Aussie travellers soon
Cook Islanders will be excited to welcome back holidaymakers, though, with views like that they’ll soon be fending off influencers with a stick.
Travel Agents
Helloworld CFO and former Jetstar boss to retire from corporate life
David Hall has signalled his departure from Helloworld’s c-suite, ending his 17-year stint as a full-time travel industry high-flyer.
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Destinations
Bali welcomes back Aussie travellers as quarantine requirements lift
It just got a whole lot easier to travel to Australia’s favourite travel destination, so get ready for the bombardment of bootleg Bintang t-shirts.
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ACCC voices concerns over “monopoly airports” blocking Sydney access for Bonza
Much to the disappointment of Travel Weekly staff, this news has nothing to do with the board game Monopoly, which is probably for the best considering our penchant for flipping over the board and storming off.
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Pilot accused of murdering elderly campers mounts unfair dismissal claim against Jetstar
Greg Lynn is taking legal action to challenge his recent dismissal from the airline, but Jetstar says he wouldn’t be able to fulfil his duties anyway.
Destinations
Bali to trial quarantine free travel for Aussies
Australia’s second favourite schoolies destination is back open! Get your suitcase packed with your must-needs for the beach (though you can probably leave the boogie board behind).
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“I felt extremely unsafe” reports JetStar passenger as airlines struggle with mask exemption laws
A loophole in New Zealand’s inflight mask laws has left some customers uncomfortable as airlines struggle to enforce the law.