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Duopoly controls nearly 99% of domestic flights, says ACCC

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March 25, 2026
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The competition watchdog in its latest Domestic Airline Competition report noted “strong financial performance and growth” for both Qantas Group and Virgin Australia in the six months to January 2026, with domestic seat capacity continuing to increase….

Video Podcast: Is Australia on a Bali high?

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March 25, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David take a (metaphorical) trip to Bali and examine just why it appears to be so popular lately – and what it can offer for aviation beyond just the Aussie tourism crowd.

First Jetstar flight connects Sunshine Coast with Singapore

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March 25, 2026
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Flight JQ87 from Denpasar arrived in Maroochydore at 8:15am on Wednesday aboard VH-OYW, departing for the return JQ86 service at 10:20am. Flights will operate three times per week on 232-seat A321neo LR aircraft, adding more than 70,000 seats per year.

ABC Staff Launch First Major Strike in 20 Years Over Pay Dispute

Helen Carrie
March 25, 2026
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Programming disruptions included no News Breakfast, BBC replacements for 7.30 and AM, and music-only shifts on Triple J.

Australia Faces Fuel Shortages and Price Gouging Crackdown Amid Iran War Disruptions

Helen Carrie
March 25, 2026
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers doubled fines for price gouging to $100 million, with over 500 reports to regulators.

First WSI flights on sale as Singapore confirms November start

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March 25, 2026
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The late-night flights, operated by 303-seat A350-900 aircraft, will depart WSI at 11:55pm, arriving in Singapore at 5am the following morning, before leaving Singapore at 11:30am to touch down in Western Sydney at 10:20pm. Services will commence from …

What Is American Airlines’ Longest Route In 2026?

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March 24, 2026
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Arguably having much more of a domestic focus, US carrier American Airlines doesn’t quite have the same intercontinenta…

What Is American Airlines’ Longest Route In 2026?

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March 24, 2026
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Arguably having much more of a domestic focus, US carrier American Airlines doesn’t quite have the same intercontinenta…

TWU accuses Swissport of ‘alarming’ safety breaches

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March 24, 2026
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Hundreds of workers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide called on Swissport to lift standards after union “safety blitzes” this month reportedly revealed issues with damaged equipment, unsafe staffing levels, heat injuries, and “intrusi…

New Jetstar route links the Hunter to Singapore

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March 24, 2026
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Flight JQ88 to Denpasar took off shortly after 10:15am on Tuesday aboard the A321neo LR VH-OYW, with all four of Newcastle’s weekly Bali services now continuing on to Changi Airport. Jetstar has increased from three to four Newcastle-Bali flights per w…