‘Dead cheap’ trip ends in $5k shock
An Aussie couple were stoked when they scored a “dead cheap” deal through a Qantas-owned holiday site but things later turned sour.
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All the latest Qantas news and updates. From airline updates to flight sales, we have you covered.
Qantas slashes overseas flights to $499
While winter has come knocking, with temps starting to dip around parts of the country, a new overseas flight sale plans to heat up Aussie travel plans.
Calls for spy agency to probe foreign interference concerns
Australia’s electoral watchdog and spy agency are being called on to investigate potential foreign interference in the election over allegations a group linked to the Chinese Communist Party told people to vote for MP Monique Ryan.
‘Over the top’: Dutton slams Qantas
Peter Dutton has blasted Qantas for its “over the top” broadcasts read out on every flight that lands in Australia.
Cocaine and Bali: Leader’s secret life exposed
Cocaine rocks, powdery Qantas cards and an escape to Bali when revelations of alleged drug offending blew up are some of the wild new details in the David Speirs saga.
Incredible find inside Qantas’ hidden room
From lunch menus that soared at 30,000 feet in the 1960s, to the first designed business class cabins — here’s a look inside a secret room in a corner of the country rarely seen.
Qantas launches mammoth $99 sale
Australia’s national carrier has launched a monster flight sale to one state — with some popular fares dipping below $100.
I tried those cheap business class flights to Vietnam. There’s just one thing missing
Last month we discovered you can fly from Australia to Vietnam in business class, for around the same price as an economy Qantas flight from Sydney to Melbourne. So we decided to try “budget business class,” and were stunned at what we discovered.
Man punches 90yo at Sydney Airport
A man has been arrested and banned from flying on Qantas and Jetstar after he allegedly punched an elderly person at Sydney International Airport.
‘Dismissed’: Qantas call over $1600 seat
A man has been left furious for the reason his flight was delayed and thinks more needs to be done to protect passengers.
New date for Qantas non-stop London flight
Qantas was forced to push back launching its highly anticipated non-stop service from Sydney to London and New York – revealing the new date.
Qantas‘ mammoth $519 overseas sale
Dust off those passports, because some of Australia’s favourite international destinations have been slashed in a mammoth sale.
Qantas’ huge move, one of first in world
Qantas will be one the first airlines in the world to fly this new extra-long range aircraft, with some exciting new international routes on the cards.
Qantas drops 72-hour super sale from $99
Qantas has kicked off a massive three-day super sale with airfares starting from $99 across its domestic network.
Flight attendant reveals ‘gobsmacking’ act
Drunk passengers, medical emergencies and blow-ups over ham-and-cheese toasties. It’s all in a day’s work for Qantas and Virgin flight attendants.
Qantas drops epic OS flight sale
The great 2025 flight sale glut continues: Qantas just dropped $999 flights to Hawaii and a heap of cheap flights to the rest of America.
Arriving in Australia about to get easier
Passengers landing at this Aussie airport will fly through border security with the expansion of this new feature making international flights easier.
Qantas to switch on feature we all want
A new feature coming to international Qantas flights will roll out from next week – and there is even free access in economy.
How is it that our national carrier is charging over a grand to fly one-way on one of the world’s most popular routes?
‘Pathetic’: Compo call over cancelled flights
Australia is an “embarrassment to other jurisdictions” when it comes to compensation for cancelled flights, a hearing has been told.
New Zealand airfares plummet to outrageous price
Hop across the ditch for dirt cheap in this insane Air New Zealand flash sale.
‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies
Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.
Major change to Qantas rewards program
Jetsetters and frequent flyers will need more points to take Qantas long haul flights in the premium seats under new changes to the popular program.
Qantas brings back popular inflight snack
Qantas has announced a change to its inflight and lounge menu with a popular snack making a comeback.
Big change to Qantas’ economy meals
Flying internationally with Qantas soon? You’ll find something new on your meal tray.
‘Too far’: Qantas boss’ warning on Voice vote
A national airline executive has criticised corporate Australia for their involvement in social issues, saying the pendulum has “swung too far”.
Pilot’s shock call before urgent landing
A Qantas pilot has asked for defibrillators in midair as their plane made a priority landing coming into Sydney.
‘Insane’ footage of Qantas landing
Wild footage was captured about 12 hours after Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low.
Hundreds of flights axed as cyclone nears
More than 150 flights into Brisbane were cancelled in one morning as millions of Aussies brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to hit.
Flights axed, airport shuts its doors
Sweeping flight cancellations, airport closures and the suspension of bus routes have already begun as Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves closer to the coast.
Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar’s big travel warning
A warning has been issued to travellers as Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens to smash Australia’s coastline.
Qantas plane grounded after emergency
A Qantas flight has been grounded minutes after takeoff after smoke was detected in the cockpit – sparking an on-board emergency call.
Coles, Qantas drive the ASX higher
Market heavyweights Coles, Qantas and Medibank soared on the back of a better than expected reporting season, helping the local sharemarket on Thursday.
Qantas boss weighs in on anti-DEI crusade
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has been asked about controversial DEI policy changes as the company posts its half yearly results.
Qantas’ surprise reaction to Virgin merge
Qantas’ boss has revealed what the airline thinks about the Virgin and Qatar’s merge after the Doha carrier was blocked from expanding in Australia.
‘Like new’: Qantas reveals big change
The biggest upgrade in the business’s history and one of the newest planes in the world are all part of Qantas’s plans.
Qantas passenger’s savvy lunch break act
Sydney man Andy Hutton hasn’t paid for more than three flights in a decade as he continues to travel the world for “free”.
Qantas launches massive seven-day sale
Qantas has just kicked off a mammoth seven-day sale across 60 destinations in business and economy class, for one week only.
Wild $3.50 Qantas business class hack
The moment Aussies discovered that a random Big W toy for $3.50 could earn them a Qantas business class flight, they rushed to purchase it.
Qantas brings back popular service
Qantas has brought back a popular service to a major city after it was halted during Covid.
‘It’s a smash’: Star weighs in on Qantas detail
It’s not something you’d expect people to be into – or something you’ve probably even noticed, but it’s proved to be quite popular.
Qantas drops mammoth overseas sale
If there was ever a reason to book that holiday now would be it with Qantas discounting 400,000 international seats – marking its biggest sale in 12 months.
Never-before-seen Qantas feature revealed
The team designing brand-new Qantas cabins for super long-haul flights to London and New York have revealed the new ‘wellness zone’.
Qantas’ major move not seen in a decade
It’s out with the old and in with the new, as Australia’s national carrier reveals a major change not seen since 2013 for the airline.
Huge change to Qantas loyalty program revealed
Major changes are coming to the Qantas Frequent Flyers program, with members getting access to up to one million extra seats.
Qantas passenger sits in vomit for 8 hours
A Qantas passenger said she immediately noticed a foul smell on the plane but it wasn’t until she sat down that she was left horrified.
Close battle as world’s safest airline revealed
The world’s safest airline has been revealed with two major carriers running a tight race for the top spot.
Qantas delays flights to avoid rocket parts
Qantas has been forced to delay several flights, some up to six hours, on a popular route with billionaire Elon Musk at the centre.
Weird reason for Qantas flight delays
The modern space race is causing headaches for Australian travellers at much lower altitudes, and billionaire Elon Musk is at the heart of it.
Qantas running late behind global rivals
Airline punctuality rankings for 2024 show Qantas is falling behind the other global national carriers.
Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin and Scoot drop mega Boxing Day flight sales
Domestic flights from $39 a pop, Asia fares from $343 return and UK flights from $1289 return, that’s just a snapshot of what’s on sale for Boxing Day.
You never want this on your boarding pass
Have you ever thought to check your airline code when booking a flight? This traveller never did and had major regrets.
Qantas investigating Xmas Day ‘U-turn’
Qantas is investigating a mechanical issue that forced a flight to be diverted mid-air while over Antarctica on Christmas Day.
Qantas passengers stranded for Christmas
Hundreds of Qantas passengers missed Christmas celebrations after two planes were grounded due to mechanical issues.
Blow for cop accused of murdering two men
A police officer will spend the holidays behind bars after he allegedly murdered his ex-boyfriend and the man’s new partner with his service weapon.
Airline’s flight chaos over Xmas
Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, Qantas has warned their maintenance engineers are set to walk off the job over ongoing pay negotiations.
Nine forced to apologise over on-air blunder
The network was forced to apologise on Wednesday after an embarrassing mistake.
Qantas to pay $120m over jobs scandal
Qantas will have to pay 1800 former workers a total of $120m after it was found to have illegally sacked and outsourced baggage handlers during the pandemic.
International Qantas flight turns back twice
An international Qantas flight bound for Melbourne was forced to turn back twice after pilots reported problems with the aircraft.
Fears as Qantas strike hits major airports
Qantas engineers have walked off the job at airports around the country on one of the busiest travel days of the year, leaving travellers worried about their plans.
’Heads down’: Horror on Qantas flight
Passengers were reportedly told to keep their ‘head down’ while the plane was forced to perform a priority landing 40 minutes into the flight.
Insane changes to Qantas in-flight menu
Qantas has changed up their in-flight and lounge menu just in time for Christmas — with a few festive tweaks for passengers.
Qantas unlocks new route to epic paradise
White sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and around 300 islands to explore — a brand new route direct from Australia is about to take to the skies.
The early Black Friday deals worth getting excited about
Etihad has joined the Black Friday party with up to 20 per cent off flights, bringing your next trip to Europe down as low as $1117 return.
Qantas launch mammoth ‘first ever’ sale
In the midst of the wild sales circulating, Qantas have unveiled a mammoth week of bargains for the ‘first time’.
Woman, child injured on-board Qantas flight
A woman and a child have been taken to hospital after they were injured on-board a Qantas flight that experienced a bout of turbulence.
Major development in Bali flight drama
There is positive news for Aussies stuck in Bali after volcanic ash caused flight chaos, but it comes with a warning for those about to head to the island.
‘Qantas ain’t the spirit of Australia:’ MP
Maverick MP Bob Katter has lashed out at the airlines for charging regional Queenslanders double what they should be to fly return to Brisbane.
Incredible video as Bali flights axed
Incredible images show the massive ash cloud that has forced Aussie airlines to axe flights to and from Bali.
Qantas’ single excuse for fare price hike
Qantas have hit out at the consumer watchdog’s report around the staggering hike in the price of domestic airfares since Rex Airlines’ collapse earlier this year.
Qantas drops massive sale for 72 hours
Qantas has just dropped a huge 72-hour sale across 60 destinations with one-way economy fares starting from $109.
Qantas slashes more than 1 million fares
The 72-hour-sale includes flights from Melbourne to the Gold Coast for just $129, with flights including some Christmas and school holiday periods.
Concerning find after Sydney airport chaos
A flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport on Friday afternoon after the plane experienced “contained engine failure”.
Scary Qantas take-off chaos details emerge
A passenger on board a Qantas flight taking off from Sydney Airport has described the chilling moment its engine failed mid-flight.
Senator sorry after flight upgrade gaffe
A Coalition senator has made a startling declaration after leading the Opposition’s attack on Anthony Albanese’s alleged ties to Qantas.
MP admits huge stuff-up on Qantas upgrades
Nationals frontbencher Bridget McKenzie has conceded a monumental stuff-up over Qantas upgrade declarations.
‘Bribery’: Major news in Qantas scandal
A leaked document has shown big new moves by Qantas in light of the VIP flight perks scandal.
‘Regrettable’: Update for alleged killer cop
There has been a “regrettable” development after a police officer was accused of murdering a Channel 10 presenter and his Qantas flight attendant boyfriend.
Huge development in Qantas saga
Anthony Albanese is still under fire for the Qantas perks saga, with MPs now demanding an overhaul of the system which sees politicians bagging VIP flights.
Minister’s big Qantas upgrade admission
A Labor minister has admitted to “picking up the phone” to request a flight upgrade from Qantas, amid ongoing furore over MPs’ travel perks.
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