Virgin Velocity changes ‘ask too much of members’
Has Virgin Australia’s Velocity program shot itself in the proverbial foot with major changes to the way members earn status credits? Experts have their say.
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Virgin at war with pilots and crew over ‘no bed’ hotel
Virgin Australia is under pressure from pilots and cabin crew to find a new layover hotel in Perth after complaints of dirty bed linen and excess noise, and in one instance no bed.
Qantas cyber breach: customers still in the dark
Qantas customers are worried cyber criminals could identify frequent flyers ‘with the most to lose’ and those on the airline’s closely guarded Chairman’s Lounge list.
Qantas reveals extent of personal data targeted by hacker
Qantas reveals extent of personal data stored on a customer database that was subject to a cyber attack, including addresses and frequent flyer points balances and status credits.
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New travel warning for Aussie tourists in Bali
Australians are being warned about the risks associated with travelling to Indonesia, particularly the holiday island of Bali, after a number of incidents.
Emirates puts expiry date on A380s without an Airbus miracle
Emirates president Tim Clark has revealed how much longer the airline plans to operate its bumper fleet of A380s as he steps up pressure on Airbus to revive production.
Aussies search for pet-friendly getaway
A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.
How to survive ultra-long-haul flights cooped up in economy
Non-stop flights of 16 hours or more cramped in economy class are a special form of torture for many travellers but there are ways to make the experience more bearable.
‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
Virgin offers staff a slice of IPO pie
The private equity-owned airline’s preparations for a return to the ASX have stepped up a gear with each employee to be offered $3000 worth of share rights.
$2620 for wearing a bikini: Bizarre new fines facing Aussie travellers
Thinking of chasing summer? From visa changes to the latest luggage rules and a raft of new fines, here’s what you need to know before going overseas.
Airports boost Border Force Smartgates out of own pocket
Australia’s biggest gateways have resorted to buying their own Smartgates to help process international arrivals rather than wait for the government to increase the number of e-kiosks.
Chaotic end to Qantas flight exposes shortcomings
Qantas has made changes to its safety protocol after a flight attendant continued to work with a concussion suffered during landing after the pilot failed to alert crew to turbulence.
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