Strong winds delay Sydney plane takeoffsTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:53PMInterstate and international air travellers are experiencing delays of about 35 minutes at Sydney Airport as strong winds hamper the takeoff of aircraft.
Malaysians spent RM2.75bil Down Under last yearTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:22PMPETALING JAYA: Australia has become one of the most popular holiday destinations for Malaysians, who spent a total of A$903.5mil (RM2.75bil) on trips “Down Under” last year.
Boyfriend pleads guilty to airport kissTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:21PMA MAN who dodged security to kiss his lover goodbye stranded 16,000 people and delayed 100 flights.
Emirates Reports On 12 Months Of GrowthTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:49PMMore aircraft, more flights, new lounges and new recruits - these are just some of the developments that Emirates, the international airline of the UAE, will share with the world's largest travel trade show this week in Berlin. Going into ITB 2010, ...
Sydney clouds cause flight chaosTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:46PMFLIGHTS to Sydney are being cancelled and delayed because of poor visibility in the Harbour city.
Jetstar passengers' terrifying flightTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:19PMOVER 100 passengers endured a white-knuckled ride for nearly an hour while lightning and hail the size of golf balls battered an airport.
Business : Emirates Plans to Recruit 2,000 Cabin Staff 1n 2010Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:31PMDUBAI — The Arab world’s largest airline Emirates said on Tuesday that it plans to recruit a total of 2,000 cabin crew this year as it expands its fleet and routes.
MAS upbeat on Australian routesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:07PMMALAYSIA Airlines (MAS), which carried 3.5 million passengers from Kuala Lumpur to destinations in Australia last year, expects a 5 per cent growth this year.
MAS upbeat on Australian routesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:49AMMALAYSIA Airlines (MAS), which carried 3.5 million passengers from Kuala Lumpur to destinations in Australia last year, expects a 5 per cent growth this year. Its assistant general manager of sales for Malaysia and Brunei, Azman Ahmad, said MAS would introduce two new weekly direct flights to Brisbane from March 28. "The flights on Fridays and Sundays will complement our current five weekly ...
Defence extravagance uncoveredTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:22AMSYDNEY - The Australian Department of Defence has spent millions of dollars on luxury items that seem only remotely related to its role.After a three-month study of A$48 billion ($62.32 billion) of contracts awarded in the past...
Defence spending on luxury - reportMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:47PMA study has found the Department of Defence has been spending millions of dollars on luxury items.
Defence spending on luxury - reportMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:16PMThe Department of Defence has been spending millions of dollars on luxury items that seem remotely related to its role of defending the nation.
Virgin Blue takes on Qantas with Uluru flightsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:02PMVirgin Blue Holdings will commence flights from Sydney to Uluru in August, challenging Qantas Airways which currently has the route all to itself.
Airline to charge for extra legroomMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:32PMCONTINENTAL Airlines will begin charging customers up to $109 for seats with extra legroom starting March 17.
Department of Defence 'spending spree'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:12PMA study has found the Department of Defence has been spending millions of dollars on luxury items.
Stocks to watchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:07PMStocks of interest on the Australian Stock Exchange today.
Stocks to watchMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:42PMPossible market movers
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 20:09 PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 9Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:12PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) Mining company BHP Billiton yesterday said it had reached agreements with customers in Europe, China, India and Japan to sell coal on shorter-term, market-based pricing. The pricing arrangement will ...
Preliminary due: Report on fatal Lousisa crash expectedMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:05PMThe Cessna Crusader burned after impact. PHOTO BY HAWES SPENCER A preliminary report pointing to possible causes of the fatal front-yard crash of a private plane in Louisa could be posted later this week, following National Transportation Safety Board policy. “It’s really day one of an investigation that takes about six months,” said NTSB official Bob Gretz. “We’re still in the fact-finding ...
Defence contracts subsidise high lifeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:54PMThe Department of Defence has been spending millions of dollars on luxury items that seem remotely related to its role of defending the nation.
Phoenix fans wanted in SydneyMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:12AMThe Wellington Phoenix could have a significant chunk of their vocal fanbase cheering them on in Sydney if moves by team management are successful.
Shares close at six-week highMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:37AMIt was the local market's seventh consecutive positive trading day.The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 40.7 points, or 0.85 per cent, to 4807.9 points, while the broader All Ordinaries Index gai...
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New flights for Pacific BlueWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:04PM4 March 2010 Discount airline Pacific Blue has winter tourists in mind with a new route to its services.
World News Quick TakeWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:16AMA man convicted of killing one of the nation’s top heart transplant surgeons was sent home to Malaysia yesterday after serving an 18-year prison term. Phillip Choon Tee Lim, 50, was one of two men jailed over the fatal shooting in 1991 of Victor Chang during a failed extortion attempt.
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Asian Cup: Six to do battle for last three spotsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:07PMSYDNEY: Australia are among six sides vying for the last three spots at next year's Asian Cup in a tense final round of qualification matches tomorrow.
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Rugby World Cup 2011 holidays go on saleMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:27AMThe first travel packages for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand went on sale today.
Etihad wants travel contract with govtMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:11AMEtihad Airways chief executive James Hogan wants a slice of the Australian government's travel contract.
Masbate bishop leads RP flock in Sydney youth day celebSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:55PMMANILA, Philippines - The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines' Episcopal Commission on Youth (CBCP-ECY) will lead the Philippine delegation to the World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia from July 15 to 20.
Etihad wants slice of travel contractSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:47PMEtihad Airways chief executive James Hogan wants a slice of the Australian government's travel contract.
Etihad hungry for slice of govt pieSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:38PMEtihad Airways chief executive James Hogan has his sights set on capturing a slice of the lucrative Australian federal government travel contract.
Codelco to Meet Copper Supply Contracts After Quake Shuts MinesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:06PMMarch 1 (Bloomberg) -- Codelco, the world’s largest copper producer, said it will meet supply contracts after power cuts caused by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake forced the company and rivals such as Anglo American Plc to halt mine operations.
Challenger on S Africa routeSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:34AMAnother of Qantas's most profitable routes will turn into a battleground for passengers when Virgin Blue's offshoot, V Australia, begins direct flights between Australia and South Africa in two weeks.
V flies into South Africa fightSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:04AMV Australia is offering fares of $1499 return between Melbourne and Johannesburg from March 13 to November - about $200 cheaper than Qantas and SAA.
Voting open for LogiesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:00AMIT'S two months until the broadcast of the 52nd Annual TV Week Logie Awards on Nine, on May 2, but already voting has begun.
TSUNAMI FEAREDSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:46PMSYDNEY: A nervous Pacific ring of fire nations were on high alert this morning for towering waves generated by a killer earthquake in Chile. The tsunami was racing across the Pacific Ocean towards the US state of Hawaii and Asia at around 720kmph - more than the speed of a jet plane.
Anti-whalers end ‘most successful’ season everSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:17PMMilitant anti-whalers declared an end to this season’s pursuit of Japanese harpoon ships in Antarctic waters yesterday, saying it was their most successful and intensely fought campaign so far.
Qantas to boost capacity to JapanThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:06PMSYDNEY (Kyodo) Qantas Airways Ltd. will increase its seat capacity for flights to Japan starting in July due to an increase in demand, Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said Thursday. Australia's national carrier currently flies daily between Sydney and Tokyo using Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
Operator takes bullish viewThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:23AMMAP Airports is taking a more bullish view than airlines to a recovery in demand for travel this year, citing improving economic conditions and expectations of more passengers passing through its airports.
MAp confident of increase in demandThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:08AMMAP airports is taking a more bullish view than airlines to a recovery in demand for travel this year.
Consulate driver death: lover faces courtThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 3:55AMThe wife of a man charged with the murder of her Malaysian lover has faced court over her alleged attempts to hinder the police investigation.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-02-25 03:19 TEXT-Qantas to increase capacity to Japan from JulyWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:42PMSYDNEY, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The following statement was released by Qantas Airways: Qantas today announced it would increase capacity to Japan from July 2010. Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Joyce, said the airline would deploy a two-class Boeing 747-400 aircraft on selected flights between Sydney and Tokyo Narita to meet increased demand and complement the Qantas Group's two brand ...