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.
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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.
Merger creates world’s biggest airline
TWO airlines have emerged in the US to create the world’s biggest. The crucial question remains, is the food any good?
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?
Virgin tells Qantas to man up
QANTAS boss Alan Joyce will meet government MPs today over his claims about the foreign takeover of Australian skies.
Boeing dominates Middle East market
US AEROSPACE giant Boeing said it holds nearly 40 per cent of the lucrative sales market in the Middle East and aims to increase its share.
Qantas now has the longest flight route
THE title of the world’s longest commercial flight now belongs to Qantas after Singapore Airlines flew its last 19-hour flight from New York.
Smart pilots averted ‘worst disaster’
PILOTS of two Qantas jets flying over Adelaide were praised for ignoring air-traffic control directions that would have caused Australia’s worst aviation disaster.
Aboriginal artist’s work on Qantas 737
A PAINTING by Aboriginal artist Paddy Bedford has inspired the latest aircraft with indigenous livery for Qantas.
Union: ‘Qantas should be ashamed’
UNIONS have slammed the Qantas decision to cut 300 jobs at Avalon, saying the company should be “ashamed” at the news that “broke the hearts” of workers.
Foreign push for flying kangaroo
FEDERAL Treasurer Joe Hockey has raised the prospect of allowing Qantas to become a foreign-owned airline.
easyJet pilots plan Christmas strike
PILOTS based in Portugal for the British lowcost airline easyJet plan to strike for five days over the Christmas period to demand better conditions.
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