Virgin joins Qantas in slashing seats
VIRGIN Australia will take the knife to seats on regional routes as it struggles to turn a profit in a “challenging operating environment”.
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Looming election ends travel boom
THE tourism boom on the back of the weaker Australian dollar has been cut short by election jitters — leading Qantas to cut back on domestic capacity.
Qantas shares plunge over axed flights
QANTAS shares have taken a dramatic plunge after the airline axed its plans to add more flights in the face of weakened demand.
Woolies rolling out Qantas Points
WOOLWORTHS has begun to roll out its new Qantas points loyalty program. But will it be enough to win back customers?
Extra flights for Territory
QANTAS has announced extra Territory flight services to operate from July 4
Hollywood’s unlikeliest fitness guru
HE’S the Oscar-winning actor known for his dramatic pauses and villainous characters. Now Christopher Walken is adding ‘fitness guru’ to his resume.
High-flyer happy to call Tasmania home
DIE-hard Hawks footy fan and Qantas pilot Glen Jeffery is thrilled to be moving to Hobart as part of the carrier’s expansion of flights in the state.
Qantas embroiled in Facebook scam
QANTAS has become embroiled in another Facebook scam, which lures people in with the chance to win business flights with the airline.
Domestic travel driving up airline profits
QANTAS is poised to post a half-year profit today ten times bigger than rival Virgin Australia – and it’s only going to get better for the Flying Kangaroo.
Tasmanian tourism ventures claim swag of national accolades
TASMANIA has cemented its reputation as Australia’s hottest destination, claiming a swag of accolades at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Mofo: We’ll glow in the dark
AN artist-designed Qantas jet and a P&O cruise are among the innovations the Dark Mofo festival hopes to introduce.
Tassie attractions in quirky Qantas video
TWO iconic Tasmanian tourist attractions are the stars of a new Qantas safety video that will be shown to almost 30 million passengers a year.
John Farnham’s big problem
CONCERT REVIEW: The music legend has once again confirmed his universal, unending appeal. And as a result, he leaves with a rather large problem.
Woolies’ reward card backflip
WOOLIES has reversed its controversial decision to axe Qantas points from its new rewards program — but is the result actually good value for customers?
‘Thongs are an institution. Get a grip’
FIREBRAND English cricketer Kevin Pietersen has launched a tirade against Qantas after he was refused entry to the airline’s lounge.
‘I felt something and started to choke’
A PASSENGER who says he choked on food in the Qantas lounge and was hospitalised says people who lose their luggage are treated better than he was.
‘Press 1’ for Qantas phone scam
IT’S a sophisticated scam, with automated phone calls talking of loyalty rewards. But if you press ‘1’ you could be hundreds out of pocket
Emma hit in second spray of shots
NEW details have emerged of how Hobart teen Emma Parkinson was shot as she tried to escape from the Paris terror attacks, while Qantas offers to help her return to Australia.
One-ticket deal for Chinese visitors
A NEW code-sharing deal between Qantas and China Eastern Airlines means flying from China to Tasmania is just one click and one ticket away.
Is profitable Qantas’ fare hike fair?
QANTAS’ extraordinary financial turnaround was applauded but how will flyers react to fare hikes by an airline that just made a whopping profit?
Qantas warned of Russian missile threat
AVIATION authorities say long-range missiles fired from Russian warships could cross under the flight paths of passenger planes.
Qantas plans non-stop flight to London
QANTAS could soon offer a 19 hour, non-stop flight from Australia to the UK eclipsing its own record for being the longest commercial flight in the world.
Kate Ceberano ‘kicked’ out of Qantas lounge
KATE Ceberano has taken a stab at Qantas, claiming that staff kicked her out of its lounge for inappropriate clothing.
Ceberano ‘kicked’ out of Qantas lounge
KATE Ceberano has taken a stab at Qantas after the airline’s staff kicked her out of its lounge when she was travelling to Brisbane.
When do Qantas fares get cheaper?
LAST year, Qantas was begging the government for assistance. This year, they’re making a killing. So what happened, and when will cheaper fares start?
Qantas adds 80 big-city flights
ALMOST 80 additional Qantas flights will bring an extra 14,000 people to Hobart over the Christmas and New Year period.
$1.6 billion turnaround for Qantas
THE Flying Kangaroo is reporting ‘robust’ profits from all its divisions, with CEO Alan Joyce set to share the spoils of the airline’s $975 million profit with staff.
The $535 million Qantas deal
QANTAS has done a deal with Sydney Airport and banked $535 million in cash. It is also in talks with Melbourne and Perth airports.
Qantas‘ big Japanese push
QANTAS’ next big play has everything to do with cherry blossoms, green tea Kit Kats and sushi.
‘Bishop was like a spoilt child’
A FORMER flight attendant has revealed an encounter with Speaker Bronwyn Bishop that he will never forget.
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