Billed as offering more flexibility, the new fees just add another burden for travellers.
Articles on Jetstar
Displaying all articles
Two experts explain what the new Virgin rules mean, the options for chasing a refund – and how to make it simpler for consumers in future.
Australia’s airline duopoly is already under heavy scrutiny, with domestic airfares up by more than 10% since the demise of Rex. In finals season, they can reach dizzying heights.
An “aviation industry ombuds scheme” and improved assistance for passengers with a disability will be among measures the federal government will announce to force airlines to act on public discontent.
Making a jet airline succeed hinges on three key factors – market scale, airport access, and geography. Australia offers new entrants a brutal starting ground on all three.
From not enough staff to get planes in the air, to reducing the environmental footprint of an ageing fleet – an international aviation expert on why the next few years will be a bumpy ride for Qantas.
Those annoying fees at the end of your online booking? They should be disclosed early.
Top contributors
-
Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality, Torrens University Australia
-
Associate Professor, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne
-
Lawyer and Casual Academic, UNSW School of Aviation, UNSW
-
Associate Professor, Purdue University
-
Honorary Senior Lecturer, UNSW Aviation, UNSW
-
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
-
Professor/Head of Aviation, CQUniversity Australia
-
Associate Professor, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Torrens University Australia
-
Emeritus Professor, The University of Melbourne
-
Senior Lecturer in Law, Adelaide University