Jetstar has opened a new Perth cabin crew base as the Qantas Group expands local employment, launches a dedicated emergency procedures training facility and upgrades aircraft serving Western Australia.
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Qantas cancelled its Rome-to-Perth flight QF6 on October 10, 2026, after bedbugs were discovered aboard a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will restore daily flights between Perth and Tokyo Narita during the 2026–27 peak travel period, adding more than 26,000 inbound seats to Western Australia.
Turkish Airlines (TK) has completed the longest nonstop flight in its history, carrying Italian football club Juventus from Perth Airport (PER) in Australia to Turin (TRN), Italy, in a special charter operation.
Qantas (QF) continues to operate one of the world’s most demanding commercial flights between Perth Airport (PER) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR), pushing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner close to its practical operating limits on every journey.
Skytrax has released its list for the top 10 best airport staff in Australia and the Pacific in 2026, with Adelaide in first place.
From flagship international hubs to emerging regional gateways, these lounges reflect how premium ground experiences have become just as important as the flight itself.
IndiGo plans Bangalore to Perth non-stop A321XLR flight, potentially beating Qantas to direct India-Australia service from Bengaluru.
A 52-year-old Indian national is facing up to 12 years in prison after being arrested over an alleged sexual assault on a Perth-bound flight, in a case that has drawn attention to inflight passenger safety and airline response protocols.
Australian Federal Police confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old New Zealander after he allegedly forced his way through airport security.