Australia’s busiest airport hub serving Sydney and the national carriers
Ben Gurion Airport remains disrupted as staffing shortages and a wildcat strike have delayed check-in, baggage handling, and flights. Officials and unions clash over causes, while authorities pledge increased staffing for the Jewish holidays amid ongoing investigations and political fallout.
The FAA is pursuing disciplinary action against two air-traffic controllers at LaGuardia who left early on March 22, leaving only two in the control tower as traffic surged and a ground emergency unfolded. The event, part of an ongoing NTSB investigation into a fatal crash, has intensified scrutiny of staffing practices and timecard policies across the industry.
Qantas has reported an underlying profit before tax of A$2.06 billion for the year to 30 June, with higher fuel costs weighing on earnings. The carrier says demand remains strong and will push to maximise revenue, including exploring more fleet upgrades and ancillary charges through Jetstar. Jetstar is expanding ancillary revenues as part of a broader profitability push.