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.
Qantas
All the latest Qantas news and updates. From airline updates to flight sales, we have you covered.
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.
‘Don’t lie about it’: Qantas debacle fires up
A Labor frontbencher said he would “would have to check” when asked a major question on Sunrise about Anthony Albanese’s Qantas drama.
‘In their face’: Dutton’s embarrassing blow
Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party have spent days slamming the PM over his Qantas freebies, now it has completely “blown up in their face”.
‘Bulls**t’: Qantas insider’s bombshell claim
Anthony Albanese’s denial he sought flight upgrades has been described as “bulls**t” by a Qantas insider, who made a shocking claim.
‘Dumb’: Senator lashes Albo over Qantas scandal
Anthony Albanese’s office has been accused of thinking the Australian people are “dumb”, as he tries to hose down rumours of an upgrade deal with Qantas.
Sneaky pic blows up the Qantas Albo scandal
As Anthony Albanese fights back over the Qantas upgrade scandal, the author of a bombshell new book has been photographed with Peter Dutton.
Albo’s huge secret Qantas perk revealed
Insiders have talked exclusively to news.com.au about the VIP perks the Prime Minister really got from Qantas, and it’ll add even more fuel to the fire.
Twist as Qantas upgrade scandal backfires
The senator who is leading the attack over the Prime Minister’s conduct may have some outstanding paperwork herself.
PM finally comes clean on Qantas perk drama
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has broken his silence on the Qantas upgrade drama that has ignited a political firestorm.
PM breaks silence Qantas calls
Anthony Albanese has released an update after days of scrutiny over his relationship with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce and upgrades with the airline.
Corruption bosses given Qantas perks
Bosses at the national anti-corruption probe have all been gifted this rare Qantas perk, as furore grows over the Prime Minister’s free flight upgrades.
Albanese’s fiancée offered luxury Qantas perk
As Anthony Albanese is besieged by a Qantas perks row, how his fiancée Jodie Haydon became a chairman’s club member can be revealed.
Bombshell request in Qantas upgrade drama
Peter Dutton has ratched up the pressure over the Prime Minister’s Qantas upgrade drama and urged him to take a huge step.
‘Breached’: Huge call on Albo’s upgrades
Peter Dutton has blasted Anthony Albanese for “breaching” ethical standards expected of ministers after he allegedly solicited free flight upgrades.
Qantas plane you won’t ever see again
Aussies will no longer see this iconic Qantas plane as the last remaining aircraft recently took to the skies for the final time.
Demand to ex-Qantas boss over Albo upgrades
A senior Coalition figure has demanded former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce explain whether Anthony Albanese directly solicited flight upgrades.
‘Doesn’t pass pub test’: PM under fire
Barnaby Joyce has weighed in on Anthony Albanese’s Qantas freebies after the Prime Minster was accused of ‘gold-plating’ his private holidays.
Qantas pilot named as crash victim
A Qantas pilot has been named as one of three victims who died in a horror mid-air crash in Sydney on Saturday.
Albo defends free Qantas upgrades
The Prime Minister has been called on to explain his relationship with Qantas after it was revealed he personally requested flight upgrades from the former CEO.
Major company gives every employee $1000
Qantas Airways is giving 27,000 employees a cash thank you as union members stage industrial action at airports across the country.
New Qantas chair addresses big Alan decision
A Qantas shareholder who was cut off from the microphone at last year’s annual general meeting has come back again.
Qantas grilled over ‘ghost of Alan’
Qantas shareholders have accused previous CEO Alan Joyce of using the airline as a personal play and that the board needs to atone for its past.
Big news for Qantas frequent flyers
Qantas is about to release 20 million domestic reward seats for members of its Frequent Flyers program.
Aussie markets flat despite Qantas high
The ASX 200 traded sideways on Wednesday, after $48bn was wiped off the sharemarket during Tuesday’s trading.
Change on board plane to impact thousands
It’s perhaps one of the most annoying things on board a flight into Australia. But now, resident or not, this requirement will be gone.
Qantas strike affects major airports
Hundreds of Qantas engineers are expected to walk off the job in a fight for better pay.
Qantas’ huge payout to sacked workers
Qantas has been ordered to pay an eye-watering amount to compensate three of the 1700 workers who were illegally fired during the Covid pandemic.
Shock as Qantas, Jetstar downgrade seats
A couple’s “perfect” Bali getaway was turned on its head when an email from Qantas about their Jetstar flight home came out of the blue.
Qantas makes big flight announcement
Qantas will scrap flights to an emerging hotspot and fly somewhere new for the first time as part of big changes to its international network.
Fiji airfares plummet to insane price
The latest Red Tail Sale has landed with flights to Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu from $549 return.
Former Qantas boss’s $2m perk revealed
The former chief executive is still profiting from Qantas a year after he left the organisation amid mounting criticism.
FIFO worker’s drunken act in Qantas lounge
Details of how a female FIFO worker sexually harassed two colleagues in a Qantas lounge have been revealed.
Qantas’ $120m blow over ‘ghost flights’
A court has rubberstamped Qantas’ whopping $120m settlement with the competition watchdog over its ‘ghost flight’ saga.
Entire plane shocked by X-rated Qantas error
Qantas has left passengers speechless after an inappropriate film was played to the entire flight due to a technical error.
Major update for Aussies stranded overseas
The federal government has announced two new flights to help evacuate some of the 2300 Australians stranded in Lebanon amid escalating conflict.
Qantas changes entire in-flight menu
Qantas has changed its in-flight menu across its entire domestic network for both economy and business class passengers.
Qantas flight attendant taken to hospital
An “unusual smell” forced a Qantas flight to turn back to Sydney, with a crew member taken to hospital following the incident.
Qantas’ huge 7-day sale with fares from $109
The airline has just announced a huge seven-day sale across its entire domestic network with flights starting from just $109
Qantas flight diverted amid missile launch
Alarming footage taken from a British Airways flight over the Middle East captured the moment all hell broke loose.
Qantas’ nightmare, airline sides with Virgin
Qantas previously lobbied the government to block this major airline from expanding in Australia – but things have taken a surprising turn.
Travellers brace for delays as airline strikes
More than 1000 Qantas engineers are set to walk off the job on Monday morning as demands for increased pay mount.
‘Have to be insane’: Aussie’s new airline move
An Aussie man says he is starting Australia’s next airline, revealing the one thing he will do differently to Qantas and Virgin.
Qantas’ bold move not seen in a decade
Legendary Aussie filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has stepped in to create a new ad campaign for Qantas with megastar Chris Hemsworth.
Flyers warned ahead of major Qantas strike
Travellers are being told to prepare for potential delays ahead of more industrial action planned by Qantas workers.
Footy fans face Qantas strike threat
A massive union strike is hitting Qantas over the next week, as thousands prepare to fly to Melbourne for the big AFL grand final on Saturday.
Warning as Qantas workers walk off job at Melbourne Airport
Footy fans flying into Melbourne are facing travel pain as Qantas engineers strike at Tullamarine airport in an action they say is “highly likely” to disrupt flights.
Qantas makes major AFL final announcement
Footy fans hoping to travel to Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final will now have a better chance of securing an airline ticket.
‘Disgusting’: Qantas text rocks AFL finals
The AFL finals have been rocked by a text message Qantas has sent to fans ahead of Friday night’s blockbuster between Sydney and Port Adelaide.
‘Unsettling’ incident on Qantas flight
A Qantas flight was forced to make a sudden landing at a regional airport following a major safety issue.
Huge ‘drama’ as Qantas plane takes off
Footage has captured the moment a Qantas plane ripped up part of a runway at a major airport during take-off.
Qantas secretly hikes price on ticket changes
The national carrier has quietly bumped up the fee of changing or cancelling bookings for domestic flights.
Qantas passenger’s $100,121 bill shock
An Aussie family were devastated when their $17,500 bill for flights to the US suddenly ballooned to more than $100,000.
Qantas drops Asian hotspot sale
As Qantas’s grip on the domestic market gets stronger, the airline has slashed prices on international flights to a popular destination.
Qantas launches epic new Bali sale
Qantas is offering travel-hungry Aussies a one-week fire sale on flights to a host of beloved international destinations, including Bali and Bangkok.
Call that could split up Qantas and Jetstar
A Nationals senator has launched an attack on aviation giants, saying the watchdog should be able to split companies misusing their market power.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/topics/qantas