Thousands stranded, airline goes bust
- Published: 17/02/2012 at 04:02 PM
- Online news: Travel Update
Budget carrier Air Australia collapsed Friday, stranding thousands of passengers as its domestic flights and international services to Honolulu, Bali and Phuket were all grounded.
An Air Australia's Airbus A320. Budget carrier Air Australia collapsed Friday, stranding thousands of passengers as its domestic flights and international services to Honolulu, Bali and Phuket were all grounded.
The news came a day after embattled Australian flagcarrier Qantas said it was slashing at least 500 jobs, cutting costs and closing two international routes after posting an 83 percent slump in first-half net profits.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
