Qantas could offshore 10,000 jobs
AS many as 10,000 Qantas jobs, including maintenance staff, could be sent offshore, despite fresh concerns about safety.
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Qantas to ‘put Australia first’
QANTAS insists it will always put Australia first but is still determined to cut jobs to secure the airline’s future.
Malaysia Airlines shares lose 10 per cent
MALAYSIA Airlines shares lost 10 per cent after being rocked by the disappearance of a passenger jet with 239 people aboard.
Qantas cuts senior managers
THE flying kangaroo has started to cut the first of 5000 from its workforce, with senior managers first to be shown the door.
No taxpayer lifeline for troubled Qantas
THE Government has refused to offer taxpayer funds for struggling Qantas and will instead push ahead with new laws which could see Aussie jobs go offshore.
Virgin reports $83.7 million loss
VIRGIN Australia has reported a $83.7 million loss for the first half of the 2014 financial year, compared to a $23 million profit for the same period last year.
Joyce faces crisis talks with unions
QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce will face off with union officials today after announcing the airline will axe 5000 jobs to cut $2 billion in costs over three years.
Qantas 5000 job cuts will hurt all
QANTAS management’s decision to axe 5000 jobs is not its only measure to save $2 billion. Flights and routes will be cut drastically.
Joyce: Future bright after cuts
GOVERNMENT has all but rejected a debt guarantee for Qantas after it announced a $252 million half year loss and the axing of 5000 jobs.
Air NZ profits flying high
AS QANTAS prepares for cuts, Air New Zealand has made a record profit of $NZ140m in the first half of the financial year, beating forecasts.
How it all went wrong for Qantas
THE future of Qantas is up in the air with just about everyone jumping into the debate. Just what is going on with the iconic flying kangaroo?
PM: ‘Qantas have to get their house in order’
CLOSE to half of voters want the Government to buy back a share in Qantas as Tony Abbott highlights other means of rescuing the national carrier.
Qantas to axe 5000 jobs: Reports
QANTAS is gearing up to shed 5000 jobs and sell its Melbourne Airport terminal to prove to the Abbott Government it can make the tough decisions.
What if Qantas debt guaranteed
IF the federal government guarantees Qantas’ multi-million debt, analysts reveal what it will mean for passengers.
Qantas denies job cut reports
BREAKING: Qantas has denied reports it will cut 3000 jobs and routes to London, labelling them “unsourced rumours”.
Virgin snaps back at ‘gorilla’ label
VIRGIN Australia’s boss has snapped back at Treasurer Joe Hockey after he labelled the airline a ‘3000-pound gorilla’ crushing Qantas.
Branson warns over Qantas intervention
BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson has warned about possible help for Qantas, urging business to “think twice” about investing in the country.
Qantas needs a level playing field: PM
THE PM says it would be perfectly appropriate to “unshackle” Qantas from legislative restrictions put in place by Labor in the ‘90s, as the airline seeks help.
Richard Branson slams Qantas
THE billionaire founder of the Virgin Group empire, Richard Branson, has hit out at Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce.
Will Australian aviation collapse?
YOU might be enjoying $69 tickets now but don’t expect them in a few years. The aviation industry is on the brink of collapse, warns Rex boss.
Cash for reviews comp under fire
EXCLUSIVE: ONE of the biggest names in travel insurance may have broken the law by offering the lure of cash prizes for positive reviews.
Qantas attacks ‘armchair’ critics
QANTAS’ finance chief has taken a swipe at “armchair expert” critics who misunderstand the airline and the market.
Qantas move inevitable – acting PM
WARREN Truss says Qantas’s decision to move maintenance for 747s offshore is a pity, but its Australian facility was not viable.
Are frequent flyer points about to be junked?
YOU’VE spent years building them up but are they worth anything? Qantas has been warned it would be “crazy” to meddle with the points scheme.
Turning point for flying kangaroo
QANTAS has been warned it would be “crazy” to meddle with its popular frequent flyer scheme if it sells off part of the lucrative program.
Qantas downgraded to junk status
QANTAS Airways credit rating has been downgraded in the wake of last month’s flagging of a financial loss and job cuts.
Airline profits tipped to soar in 2014
THE global airline industry expects profits to hit a record high next year, helped by falling jet fuel prices, rising travel demand and cost-cutting.
Jetstar to set up base in Adelaide
BUDGET airline Jetstar will establish a new cabin crew and pilot base in Adelaide in order to offer more flights.
Qantas credit rating at ‘junk’ status
RATINGS agency Standard and Poor’s has lowered its credit rating for airline Qantas to BB+, which is considered below investment grade.
How to trek through Europe without paying a cent
FORGET backpacking. Now there’s an even cheaper way to travel in Europe for months at a time. If you’re willing to put in a bit of hard work along the way, that is.
Could Instagram earn you a luxury hotel stay?
A NEW Australian hotel claims to be the world’s most “Instagrammable”. Find out how your finest filtering could earn you a night’s accommodation.
What it’s really like flying first class
FROM the huge lie-flat seat to the massages, pyjamas and being able to watch movies even while at the gate, here are 12 awesome things about flying first class.
Expert tips on travel insurance
FROM annual and family policies to buying online, experts reveal their travel insurance tips to Donna Kramer.
Travel the world, get $100,000
TYSON Mayr is one excited traveller. The Aussie has just made the top five shortlist for what could be the world’s best job. The winner will fly around the globe for a year, and earn $100,000.
Best Aussie wine experiences
DITCH the tacky, overpriced wine tours and do as the wine experts do. You can thank us afterwards.
Snorkel to find rum … seriously
IF you’re over snorkelling and seeing only fish, head to the Virgin Islands, where you can snorkel to find rum … finders keepers.
Inside the $5500 Aussie hotel suite
OPRAH, Russell Brand, Jennifer Aniston, Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan and Pink have all stayed in this hotel room. It even has secret tunnel access. Check it out.
$55,000 for ‘floating’ hotel stay
GOT a spare $55,000? You could spend the night in the world’s only ‘floating’ pop-up hotel room, suspended nearly 7m up. Go on, you could look this cool …
Is this the strangest hotel room ever?
THE first underwater room in Africa offers unsurpassed views … underwater views that is. But are you brave enough to sleep under the sea?
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