The lost jewels of an ancient city
WORK began on the world’s largest pre-industrial city, Angkor, in the 8th century, and suddenly ended in the 15th century. Here are some of its most fascinating secret spots.
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Thailand’s passport black market exposed
THE use of stolen passports on missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has exposed the extent of Thailand’s black market for illegal activity.
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.
What it costs to put a plane in the air
WITH debate raging over the profitability of Australia’s airlines we look at the everyday operating costs of domestic and international services.
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.
Qantas reveals $120m carbon bill
QANTAS has now become a public ally of the Abbott Government in demanding Labor backs theremoval of carbon price and supports changes to ownership laws.
This is how the rich and famous fly
EVER wondered what it’s like to fly as only the rich and famous can? Peter Mandel got the chance to find out. This is his luxurious, envy-inducing story.
Who would want to buy Qantas?
THEY’VE lost more than $250 million in six months and are about to lay off 5000 staff. Who on earth would want to buy Qantas? Plenty, say some.
What could happen if Qantas was sold off
NOW that the government is pushing ahead with trying to repeal the Qantas Sale Act, what would foreign ownership of Qantas really mean?
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.
Qantas no ‘flying panda or camel’
LABOR MP wants the PM to reveal plans to help Qantas, after saying Australia was big enough to keep it from being a “flying panda or camel’’.
Virgin boss lets fly on Qantas
UPDATE: Fresh from posting an $83m loss, Virgin Australia’s boss has attacked Qantas and called for the scrapping of the carbon tax and government handouts.
Inside Australia’s best resort
THIS luxury resort has just been named the number one place to stay in Australia. So what’s it really like? For starters, you get your own pool in your suite!
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.
D-Day for Qantas: thousands to go
QANTAS pilots have been offered counselling as the airline prepares to unveil a savage round of cuts to jobs, routes and its fleet.
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?
Is this the end for the great Aussie airline?
JUST like Holden and Ford before it, the PM admits Australians don’t care for Qantas that much any more, and maybe it’s time to look overseas.
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.
Govt set to change Qantas laws
THE government is drafting laws to allow foreign ownership for Qantas amid reports the national airline could sack 5000 workers.
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”.
The most dangerous ‘tour’ in the world
TRAVELLERS to Thailand are participating in furious kickboxing matches with Thai prisoners, who could be in jail for everything from theft to attempted murder.
Scary plane landing caught on camera
IF YOU’RE scared of flying look away now. Dramatic footage has emerged of a plane struggling to land in really windy conditions.
Inside abandoned ‘ghost tower’
IT WAS meant to be a glistening symbol of prosperity, but decades later this eerie 49-storey tower remains unfinished and locals are convinced it’s haunted.
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.
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