Australians could benefit from cheaper airfares before Christmas if the government rethinks its decision to reject Qatar Airways' bid for extra flights.
Australia will get a new domestic airline from early next year when Bonza expects to take to the skies, taking advantage of an expected boom in air travel in a post-pandemic world.
The Canberra Airport is looking at a potential nine-month shutdown if a risk managed domestic aviation plan for is not in place by 1 October this year.
In rare positive news for the local aviation industry, the Canberra Airport has announced an extension of the flight service between Ballina-Byron Bay and Canberra for a further eight weeks.
The Canberra Airport is urging National Cabinet to implement a contingency plan within the domestic aviation industry, to address its current “state of disaster”.
Canberra Airport is pleading with state governments to open their borders, following Qantas today, 25 June, detailing further cuts to the aviation industry.