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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Skift

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion

2025-03-18T06:20:53.016189-07:00

Airways Magazine

Qantas Invests $1.3B for Boeing 737 Cabin Upgrades

2025-02-28T06:33:30.747926-08:00

mediaite.com

Midair Collision Near DCA Involves American Eagle CRJ-700 and Black Hawk

2025-01-29T18:49:15.883766-08:00

Qantas News Timeline

Bloomberg

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson Faces Turbulent Start Amidst Challenges Vanessa Hudson, the newly appointed CEO of Qantas Airways Ltd., faces significant challenges as she takes control amidst a turbulent period for the airline. Her leadership will be tested as she aims to navigate through the current operational and financial hurdles facing the company.

2025-03-23T17:34:30.369494-07:00

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson Faces Turbulent Start Amidst Challenges

The Guardian

Mt. Lewotobi Eruption Disrupts Bali Flights, Raises Alert The eruption of Indonesia's Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki has led to flight cancellations and delays between Australia and Bali. The volcanic activity prompted authorities to elevate the alert level to its highest, affecting both international and domestic air operations.

2025-03-20T21:11:52.231534-07:00

Mt. Lewotobi Eruption Disrupts Bali Flights, Raises Alert

The Guardian

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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

Skift

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Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion As Southwest Airlines retires its 'bags fly free' offer, Frontier Airlines strategically introduces a summer promotion offering free checked bags. This initiative targets budget-conscious travelers seeking alternatives amid rising airline fees. The promotion runs from May 28 to August 18, 2025.

2025-03-18T06:20:53.016189-07:00

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion

Australian Aviation

Qantas Incident Highlights Single-Pilot Flight Risks: AIPA Cautions A medical emergency involving a pilot aboard Qantas flight QF505 from Brisbane to Sydney underscores the potential risks linked to single-pilot operations, as noted by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA). The aircraft safely landed in Sydney following a priority landing request.

2025-03-10T21:17:05.622002-07:00

Qantas Incident Highlights Single-Pilot Flight Risks: AIPA Cautions

CNN

Qantas Revives Historic Kangaroo Route with 14-Day Luxury Tour Captain’s Choice has reintroduced Qantas’s iconic Kangaroo Route with a luxury tour stopping in seven key cities including Darwin, Singapore, and Rome. This 14-day journey reflects both historical significance and modern luxury in air travel, enhancing the route's nostalgic allure.

2025-03-10T05:03:02.099783-07:00

Qantas Revives Historic Kangaroo Route with 14-Day Luxury Tour

Australian Aviation

Flights Resume in Eastern Australia After Cyclone Alfred Airports in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast have reopened following Cyclone Alfred's departure. Qantas Group and Virgin Australia restarted flights on Sunday after severe flooding caused by Alfred, which made landfall as a tropical low on March 8.

2025-03-09T23:21:37.972771-07:00

Flights Resume in Eastern Australia After Cyclone Alfred

smh.com.au

Qantas Dash 8 Incident on Runway Due to Pilot Error A Qantas Dash 8 aircraft mistakenly struck runway lights during takeoff, following pilot misjudgment of the runway's center line. The incident occurred before dawn last week, highlighting ongoing concerns about runway safety and situational awareness among flight crews.

2025-03-05T22:18:59.679635-08:00

Qantas Dash 8 Incident on Runway Due to Pilot Error