Counsel for airport strip-search victims grilled by full court

Australian women strip-searched at a Doha airport have fought to access a never-before-seen contract between an airport...

26 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Court unfairly ‘shut out’ Qatar Airways strip-search case, lawyer argues

Counsel for the Australian women who experienced a “traumatising” ordeal at Doha airport has said the Federal Court...

25 March 2025

By Naomi Neilson

Velocity Rewards’ company secretary linked to Virgin class action

The investors behind a Virgin class action have said Velocity Rewards should be added because of the alleged role its...

13 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Consumer protections incoming for aviation industry

The federal government will introduce an Aviation Industry Ombudsman Scheme and a Charter of Customer Rights to better...

27 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Rex’s board spill should be delayed, administrators tell court

Administrators of Rex Airlines have asked the court to put a temporary stop to a former chairman’s attempt to trigger...

07 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Qantas and union both lose in ‘lucrative’ aircraft battle

Qantas and the union for long-haul pilots went head to head in court over the airline’s decision to bypass senior...

15 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Aviation company accuses lawyers, accountants of negligence

A regional aviation repair station has taken its former lawyers and accountants to court over allegations they were...

10 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

International airline appeals NSW court’s ruling on injury caused by turbulence

Air Canada has appealed an NSW court’s finding in favour of a woman who suffered injuries from severe...

06 June 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Aviation authority refuses to discuss compensation with widow of crash victim

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s refusal to make offers of monetary compensation to a woman who lost her husband...

03 June 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Court extends Bonza administration to late July

Bonza’s administrators will have until the end of July to save the low-cost carrier after successfully arguing for an...

29 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Are damages possible for passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight SQ21?

An exploration of strict liability for airline incidents is pertinent following the extraordinary circumstances of a...

28 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bonza administrators ask court for extension

Bonza’s administrators are seeking a two-month extension to their appointment as they continue to search for a buyer...

27 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

‘Unfair’: Qantas allowed new argument in illegal sacking case

Just as the 1,700 illegally sacked Qantas workers were approaching compensation, the major airline proposed an entirely...

21 May 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Wotton + Kearney launches aviation practice with Clyde & Co special counsel

International law firm Wotton + Kearney has continued its expansion, unveiling a new aviation practice with a special...

24 April 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy