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concorde revisitedHow I missed the trip of a lifetime

It was on the bucket list for anyone with a love of flight, writes GEOFFREY THOMAS.

Geofftey Thomas

Bouncing backPremiumVirgin a real competitor as market share grows

Virgin Australia — which was on the brink of extinction just 14 months ago — is increasingly emerging as a strong rival to Qantas, the latest figures from the competition watchdog show.

Geoffrey Thomas

Surging demandPremiumFIFO, regional travellers boost Perth Airport traffic

Fly-in, fly-out workers and regional travellers are driving a surge in passenger traffic at Perth Airport, with data showing activity in those areas is within striking distance of pre-COVID levels.

Geoffrey Thomas

Holi-yayVideoSecond cheap seat sale possible but will WA be SNUBBED?

More half-price flights could be on the cards as the government looks to reignite domestic travel, the deputy prime minister has hinted. So will WA be snubbed again?

Erin Lyons

aviationPremiumScoot resumes Perth flights

Low-cost airline to resume twice-weekly flights between Perth and Singapore next week

Will Yeoman

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‘Ticket to recovery’ another welcome step

The new $1.2 billion tourism support package is most welcome, not just for those eager to travel but for the estimated 611,000 people usually employed by the struggling sector.

Shock SurveySurvey shows urge to travel is offset by deep concerns

International travel faces further challenges with overwhelming support for a COVID-19 travel pass but equal concerns about data security.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘Pie in the sky’CommentsPremiumOverseas travel ‘likely two or three years away’

Qantas has been slammed for offering international flights for sale as early as July this year with health experts calling it a ‘pie in the sky’ idea that Australia's borders will be open by then.

Annabel Hennessy

investigation underwayCommentsPremium‘Outstanding’ pilot dies in light plane tragedy

A pilot has died in a light plane crash south of Perth after a suspected engine failure after take-off.

Geoffrey Thomas & Sarah Steger

covid-19COVID-19 related issues top ACCC travel complaints

A massive spike in travel-related complaints received by the ACCC reveals extent of COVID-19’s impact on industry

Will Yeoman

PLANE DIVERTEDQantas flight aborts landing at Geraldton

A Qantas flight from Perth to Geraldton last night had to abort its landing and return to Perth due to a “landing gear door indicator fault”.

Adam Poulsen and Gavin Box

SOUTH AFRICAPremiumBoost for South Africa’s national airline

South African Airways receives the first of four new Airbus A350-900s

SeattlePremiumEmerald City Seattle sparkles

SIMON COLLINS finds there’s plenty in Seattle to fill days and get over jet lag

Simon Collins

FlyingPremiumPloys for planes & tactics for transits

STEPHEN SCOURFIELD gives some practical tips on making flying more enjoyable ... and comfortable

Diamond lifeEmirates new bling-bejewelled lounges set to dazzle

Emirates airline has released a stunning image of one of its A380s lounges done out in bling.

Geoffrey Thomas

Cheap flightsVideoQatar Airways launches sale for Perth to Europe flights

Qatar Airways has launched a seat sale for Perth travellers with return companion air fares to Europe starting from $1039 per person.

Geoffrey Thomas