The government’s aviation white paper will review why more than 80 per cent of government bookings are made with one airline.
The new charter of rights for airline customers is just one of 56 proposed reforms that will govern the nation’s aviation sector for decades to come.
The aircraft was damaged when rubber separated from one of its wheels during take-off from Rome’s main international airport en route to Perth.
The aviation industry is in desperate need of a shake-up that puts customers and competition at the front of the queue,but the government is taking its time to deliver the reforms.
The government has failed to fulfil the No.1 wish of just about every regular and occasional flyer.
Passengers forced to wait for non-existent flights or told their plane is not arriving have been promised their own charter of rights under a government plan.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon after the aircraft crashed into trees near a primary school.
The Jetstar flight had just landed at Melbourne Airport when the passenger wrenched open the emergency exit door.
Transport Minister Catherine King has confirmed regional flights booked with Rex will be covered in a bid to keep the regional airline solvent.
As a former Qantas captain with more than 35 years’ experience,pilot Jeremy Burfoot has seen it all at altitude,from mile-high club moments to in-air emergencies.
It’s nice when celebrities drop in.