Virgin rules out ex-Qantas exec Jones as next CEO
Virgin Australia has sensationally moved to end speculation about the airline’s next chief executive, declaring ex-Qantas executive Paul Jones is not in the running.
Virgin Australia has sensationally moved to end speculation about the airline’s next chief executive, declaring ex-Qantas executive Paul Jones is not in the running.
A review of how public servants book travel has been completed but the findings aren’t being released by the government.
Employment Minister Murray Watt has issued a veiled warning to Virgin’s owners as the government weighs up the airline’s partnership with Qatar Airways.
The unbundling of airfares has delivered a raft of ‘add-on charges’ for passengers, and now Air Canada has found another one that will sting Australian travellers.
Emirates has revealed a premium addition to its flights in response to Virgin Australia’s new flights to the Middle East, all in the name of competition.
The Albanese government will acquire a $50m stake in Rex to ensure private equity investor PAG does not move to liquidate the airline.
Virgin Australia has slashed its fares to iconic European summer destinations, further discounting peak-season sale fares so Aussies can fly to Europe for less.
The Albanese government will become the embattled regional airline’s largest creditor after acquiring $50m of its debt.
The airline is rolling out a raft of changes to its frequent flyer program, including the first increase in points needed for Classic Reward seats in six years.
Melbourne Park has developed into the nation’s busiest surrogate boardroom as corporate leaders use the Australian Open tennis extravaganza to entertain clients, network and reward employees.
While one state slams the door shut on helping cash-strapped casino business Star, another Premier is walking a noncommittal tightrope.
In an encouraging sign for travellers, competition is heating up between Qantas and Virgin Australia, with both launching fare discounts and reward seats.
After an ongoing pay dispute led to transport chaos across Sydney, a crucial deal that could end the standoff between the unions and transport officials seems closer.
Are mysterious ‘carrier charges’ levied on reward seats diminishing the value of airline loyalty programs?
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