Warning sign before Qantas fired 1700 staff
Embattled airline Qantas floated the idea of outsourcing ground services roles two years before it illegally fired 1700 employees, a court has heard.
Embattled airline Qantas floated the idea of outsourcing ground services roles two years before it illegally fired 1700 employees, a court has heard.
Qantas’ case in compensation hearings for unlawfully outsourcing workers has been dealt a blow with Federal Court justice Michael Lee dismissing evidence from a key witness.
A Federal Court hearing to determine how much compensation should be paid to outsourced Qantas workers, has been told the airline was warned a legal challenge was inevitable.
New laws being debated in parliament could see airlines forced to pay compensation any time they deliberately delay or cancel flights, or when luggage is lost.
More stress and more tests is how global travel leaders see the year ahead for those brave enough to take off overseas.
WA’s rule change for cricketers has softened the resolve of Flight Centre boss Graham Turner to sue the state over its border stand.
A world-first report has ranked the green credentials of 52 airlines, including Qantas, to help travellers fly sustainably.
‘Slow action by government at all levels’ has seen the world’s largest cruise operator cancelled its summer season in Australia with local providers set to forgo millions of dollars.
Perth Airport will recognise the traditional custodians of destinations on its boarding gate display screens in a ‘small but meaningful’ step towards reconciliation.
Founder Graham Turner dropped out of the rich list for the first time in 20 years, but he insists the travel company is making a comeback.
A Qantas A380 not expected back in the country until late-2023, has landed in Sydney delivering a superjumbo boost to morale.
The Qantas A380 has returned to Australian skies, flying in over Sydney Harbour after being mothballed in the desert.
Sydney Airport is poised to have new owners by March next year in a near $24bn deal with some of the country’s largest industry superannuation funds.
After much talk of their demise, Airbus A380s will be reappearing in Australian skies as early as Tuesday.
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