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volcanic ash

Asian airlines seek action on airspace threats

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2015

Asia's largest airlines have called on the world’s governments to improve the management of airspace closures. At the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines' (AAPA) annual Assembly of…

Airlines and Aviation

Bali airport reopens, but Australian flights remain grounded

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2015

Bali's Ngurah Rain International Airport reopened on Thursday afternoon, after two days flights cancellations left the holiday plans of thousands of tourists in tatters. The eruption…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas helps stranded Jetstar passengers in Bali

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2015

Qantas is launching special relief flights from Bali to assist in bringing Jetstar passengers back to Australia. The airline will fly an empty Boeing 737 aircraft to Bali tonight (14…

Airlines and Aviation

Bali airport closure causes holiday havoc

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015

The closure of Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport disrupted the holiday plans of thousands of travellers over the weekend. The Denpasar hub was one of five Indonesian airports…