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Qantas to double Palau flights over holiday peak

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September 2, 2026
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The “Palau Paradise Express” service, which Qantas began operating in 2024, will increase to two weekly flights from Brisbane starting in December. The route has carried more than 15,400 passengers since its launch, quadrupling pre-COVID traffic to Pal…

Singapore Airlines Launches This New 8-Hour Nonstop Route In 2 Months: See Flights Now

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September 1, 2026
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This brand-new link contributes to the airline having record flights and seats to Australia. Find out more here!

First passenger jet lands at WSI as trials ramp up

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September 1, 2026
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VH-A5C landed in Western Sydney shortly after 9:15am following a test flight from Melbourne, marking another significant milestone for the new airport ahead of its full opening next month. Jetstar will operate the inaugural flight from WSI to the Gold …

Qantas and Condor launch new loyalty partnership

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September 1, 2026
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The partnership will see Qantas Frequent Flyer members able to redeem their Qantas Points on Condor’s network of more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Jetstar to ramp up Hobart flights from Newcastle

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September 1, 2026
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The seasonal service, which recommences on 27 October and runs three times per week until 24 April 2027, will increase by 6,000 seats to 28,000, up 27 per cent on its inaugural season.

Qantas ground workers overwhelmingly back strikes

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August 31, 2026
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More than 600 workers at Qantas Ground Services could down tools in coming weeks after 97 per cent approved a protected action ballot order filed by the Transport Workers’ Union earlier in August, saying pay, safety and conditions have dropped to “rock…

WA awards grant for drone detection research

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August 31, 2026
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The project is investigating how low-cost optical sensor networks can detect and track drones, and aims to reduce potential aerial threats to Australia’s Defence personnel, infrastructure and critical assets.

Philippine Airlines to fly daily to Melbourne over year-end peak

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August 31, 2026
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The Philippines flag carrier will increase from five to seven flights per week with its A330-300 fleet starting 19 November, arriving in Melbourne at 7:30am and departing at 9:20am.

Australia passes 65 million domestic passengers in 2025–26

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August 31, 2026
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A total of 65.32 million passengers travelled on Australian domestic commercial flights, including charter operations, in the 12 months to the end of June 2026, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year.

Moree police drone trial extended for 2 years

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August 31, 2026
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Launched in February, the POLAIR Remote program has seen two drones, operated from Bankstown Airport, participate in aerial surveillance in an effort to improve police response times. This is the first time Australian police have used drones in this way.