The national carrier has capped rural fares in 16 towns across Australia amid public outcry over four-figure fares for outback destinations to reach the closest capital city.

If this story was an ice cream, it would be neapolitan, with Qantas giving us not one, not two, but three flavoursome announcements.

Qantas execs are looking a little like well-done rib eye steaks after copping a bit of a grilling during a Senate inquiry.

Meanwhile, we’re in desperate need of a makeover after continued failure to refine our ability to apply mascara on the train.

Qantas is offering a recruitment program for junior pilots, though they have confirmed applicants need to be older than the child pictured. Sorry toddlers.

It’s big, it’s fat, no, it’s not our post-Christmas feasting body, it’s the Big Fat Airline Wrap!

Wondering why there’s a heap of aviation news in today’s newsletter? Well, this story offers zero explanations AND more aviation news.

‘Most Punctual’ is definitely something to aspire to, although we’d prefer ‘Most Likely to Appear on X-Factor’ or ‘Best Legs’, to be honest.

Qantaslink will take Melbournians north for the sunshine with direct flights.

Qantas is resuming flights to Queensland’s Sunshine and Gold Coasts, routes it ditched a decade ago, due to demand from premium travellers.

QantasLink expands its horizons with brand new flights between Whyalla and Adelaide.

Tamworth has seen a jump from one to three commercial carriers to its airport, and that’s just the start for regional NSW.