Indian carriers Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have agreed to form an alliance that will help them both rationalise and reduce costs while providing improved service and a wider choice of travel options.

Qatar Airways has again topped polls at the 19th annual TTG Travel Awards, being voted best airline in the Middle East.

Some airlines will not survive the global economic slump, an industry association has warned in Singapore, with the next 12 to 18 months being "extremely difficult" for Asia-Pacific carriers.

Qantas said today its primary concern in the wake of yesterday's emergency was the well-being of its passengers and staff.

The Star Alliance is to gain another member - Brazilian carrier TAM Airlines has been accepted into the global group and should become a full member in 12 to 18 months.

Australian airline Virgin Blue Holdings has sent a $500,000 bill to the manager of air navigation services after 120 of its flights were delayed at Sydney Airport.

Australian government officials are on their way to Perth to inspect the Airbus involved in today's injury incident.

Etihad Airways says passenger figures for the first nine months show a 35% rise on the same period last year.

China Southern Airlines will introduce new daylight schedules from Sydney and Melbourne to Guangzhou, China, from October 26.

Emirates' massive new Terminal 3 is scheduled to open next week.