Virgin Australia has extended the expiry date for COVID-19 flight credits from June 30 to late May 2027, following pressure from customers and consumer advocates. While credits must still be spent by June 30, the travel period is now significantly longer. The airline holds approximately $93 million in unclaimed credits.
Virgin Australia has extended the expiry date for travel booked using COVID-19 flight credits to late May 2027, following customer and consumer advocate pressure. Customers must still spend credits by June 30, but can now fly later. The airline held $93 million in unclaimed credits.
Virgin Australia faces criticism for retaining $93 million in COVID-era flight credits set to expire June 30. Senator Bridget McKenzie urges refunds or extensions, citing cost-of-living pressures. Customers like Peter Kernke found credits unexpectedly expiring, while Qantas and Jetstar have no expiry dates.
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson's family investment trust holds undisclosed shares in Gondwana Carbon, a climate advisory firm involved in carbon credit trading. ASIC records show the trust held directorship until May 2023, and shares in another firm, Spektrum Holdings, were also not disclosed.
Viktor Gyokeres attributes his successful season, including a strong performance for Sweden against Tunisia, to his Arsenal debut in Hong Kong last summer. The striker felt welcomed by his teammates and adapted to the climate, which prepared him for the match in Monterrey.
Meta's Threads app has surpassed 500 million monthly users, attributing recent growth to its "communities" feature. The platform is also introducing a "discovery hub" and expanding "live chats" to all users by July.
Actress Jin Ki-joo attributes the global success of the Netflix drama "Teach You a Lesson" to its clear message of justice and accountability for bullies. The series, based on a webtoon, resonated with international audiences for its portrayal of universal issues in education.
A man in London heroically saved a three-year-old girl dangling from a second-floor window, catching her as she fell. Mohamed Jesil, a father of two, stated his cricket skills learned in India aided his quick reflexes during the rescue on Ilford High Road.
Elon Musk responded to claims that his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, owe their success to government support, stating such claims are "totally false." He argued that government incentives represent less than 2% of their value and that removing EV tax credits actually boosted Tesla sales.
Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, stated that the late shooter and coach Jaspal Rana instilled discipline, self-belief, and a result-oriented mindset in his daughter, crucial for her success. Rana's guidance was pivotal for Bhaker's Olympic achievements. Despite past disagreements, Rana supported Bhaker's dual-event ambition for the Paris Olympics, leading to improved form.
Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a stunning 102 off 51 balls against India, crediting head coach Gautam Gambhir for refining his batting approach after a recent Test defeat. Despite Gurbaz's century, Afghanistan was bowled out for 194.
South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made crucial saves to secure a 2-1 win over Czechia in their FIFA World Cup Group A match, crediting the first awake video call with his newborn daughter for giving him 'extra strength'.
Fifa has issued a World Cup 2026 accreditation to French journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria for a year. Reporters Without Borders hailed it as a strong show of support, while Fifa president Gianni Infantino expressed hope for a presidential pardon.
FIFA has accredited French journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria for nearly a year, to cover the 2026 World Cup for So Foot magazine. The move, announced by Reporters Without Borders, aims to accelerate media attention on the 37-year-old reporter.
19-year-old Mirra Andreeva wins French Open, becoming youngest women's singles champion since 1992, and attributes success to self-belief and emotional control guided by her psychologist.
Sai Sudharsan scored 81 in India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, crediting coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill for the unconditional support that gave him freedom to perform without pressure.
A Canadian expat, Tyler Weibe, credits bystanders with saving his life after a car collision in Kedron, Brisbane, left him trapped under a vehicle with life-threatening injuries. He expressed gratitude for the 'good Samaritans' who lifted the car, allowing him to be pulled free.
Post-Brexit red tape, visa rules, and extra costs are significantly limiting work opportunities for UK actors in the EU, impacting both established and emerging talent, particularly those from working-class backgrounds.
Shubham Kumar, an 18-year-old from Bihar, secured AIR 1 in JEE Advanced 2026. He attributes his success to a two-year disciplined routine, avoiding social media, and managing stress through meditation, aiming for Computer Science at IIT Bombay.
BHP is continuing to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of diesel trucks for its Pilbara operations, despite internal documents highlighting the environmental impact and misalignment with decarbonisation goals. The company cites 'low technology readiness' for battery-electric trucks, a claim disputed by competitors and experts.
Veteran golfer Yang Ji-ho secured a wire-to-wire victory at the Korea Open, his first national title. He revealed his wife's strong encouragement to enter the qualifying rounds, even arranging a designated driver, was crucial to his win. The victory also earns him a spot in the Open Championship.
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, overcame motion sickness and other challenges to be selected for China's Shenzhou-23 mission. The 43-year-old mother of three credits sheer willpower for persevering through gruelling training.
The Italian government has extended the fuel excise tax cut for two more weeks until June 8 and granted €300 million in tax credits to truckers, leading to the suspension of a planned strike. Measures aim to address high fuel costs impacting the transport sector.
The Italian government has extended fuel tax cuts until June 8 and granted €300 million in tax credits to truckers, leading them to suspend a planned strike. Measures aim to address high fuel costs impacting the transport sector.
