From a PR stunt to wellness zone: Qantas’ 22-hour non-stop gamble
The airline is banking on some of the longest flights in the world to be a hit with passengers, who will have to cough up 20 per cent more for the privilege.
- by Amelia McGuire
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$9b Qantas super fund to merge with Australian Retirement Trust
The merger is putting an end to one of the oldest corporate super funds in Australia.
- by Amelia McGuire
Australia can’t sustain more than three airlines, says Qantas boss
Vanessa Hudson says the demise of challenger airline Bonza highlights why the federal government needs to ensure the Australian aviation industry stays sustainable.
- by Amelia McGuire
Refunds the top gripe as most airline complaints left unresolved
Less than 40 per cent of the complaints lodged about Australian airlines were addressed in 2023, with Virgin Australia copping the most heat and Qantas taking the longest to deal with issues.
- by Amelia McGuire
Warning over narrow roads near new Sydney airport
One of the world’s biggest shipping companies says the roads near Western Sydney International Airport cannot support the size of its planned freight operations.
- by Amelia McGuire
Bonza likely traded while insolvent, say administrators
Hall Chadwick has issued a damning report into the failed budget carrier which found Bonza should have entered administration earlier than it did.
- by Amelia McGuire
Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment
The former Lendlease and Crown Resorts boss could earn up to $10 million in bonuses by the end of the 2026 financial year.
- by Amelia McGuire
The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away
The Star has warned investors to brace for weaker earnings this financial year amid a lack of high rollers and inflated regulatory costs.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Executive shake-up
Former AFL boss Gillon McLachlan appointed Tabcorp chief
McLachlan stepped down from the AFL last year and recently signed as a senior advisor for Blackstone, the US private equity owner of Crown Resorts.
- by Amelia McGuire and Calum Jaspan
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Aviation
Lost guns, damaged planes: Qantas’ slew of complaints to ground handler revealed
Employees at a major ground handling service have made at least one error a day on Qantas flights this month, including damaging planes and mishandling firearms.
- by Amelia McGuire
Blow for bookies: NSW government mulls betting tax hike
The NSW government will consider increasing the tax on all bets made in the state to 20 per cent.
- by Amelia McGuire
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