Qantas apologises after hundreds ‘stranded’
The airline has apologised to customers stranded overnight in Baku and promised to get them to Singapore “as soon as possible”.
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Visa scramble after Qantas diversion to Azerbaijan
Qantas has rejected reports passengers were told they would have to pay for a new flight using cryptocurrency or cash after a mid-air medical incident saw the QF2 flight land in Azerbaijan with about 500 passengers on board.
Flying Qantas business? Why the choice of aircraft matters
The national carrier offers the premium cabin on three different types of planes. Although the seats are identical, the experience is miles apart. We compare the A380 with the B787 and rivals such as Qatar and Emirates.
Why short people should be banned from emergency exit seats
As a tall person who spends most flights with my legs shoved up against the seat in front, surely these roomy seats should have minimum height requirements. What do you think?
Virgin IPO delivers $14m payday for CEO
The three Virgin Australia executives who guided the airline’s IPO stand to be richly rewarded for their work, the prospectus has revealed.
The funds that will be hit hardest by Chalmers’ super tax
A batch of leading funds with high average balances are among the most exposed to the new super tax – they include Colonial, AwareSuper and Qantas | FULL LIST
The pros and cons of the Virgin Australia float
Will Virgin Australia shares soar this time around? Investors appear divided on the prospects of the airline’s much anticipated IPO.
Qantas freighter pilots’ strike vote a potential hit to online orders
More than 100 Qantas freighter pilots, who spend only six hours a week flying, are threatening strike action as they fight for greater pay and more days off.
It’s war: David Jones taps Qantas in retail loyalty scheme battle
David Jones fitted out female cabin crew in 1947 for the London route. Now, it has hooked up with Qantas Frequent Flyer for its new loyalty scheme as the war with Myer heats up.
Virgin Australia’s $685m IPO timed to perfection
Private equity group Bain Capital’s domestic carrier will be priced at a 30 per cent discount to Qantas, with its return to the ASX on June 24.
Makeover complete: Virgin to storm back onto ASX with $2.3bn IPO
Five years after its destructive collapse, Virgin Australia will make its long-awaited return to the ASX by the end of the month, hoping to slide into Qantas’ share price slipstream.
Born again Virgin wants to be a real Qantas rival
The airline’s private equity backers have been smart enough to structure Virgin’s blockbuster float in a way to give it the best chance to battle its bigger rival.
Qantas and Virgin duopoly safe as aircraft shortages ground competition
Rising costs, aircraft shortages and industry consolidation are making it virtually impossible for new airlines to challenge Qantas and Virgin’s dominance of the domestic market.
New deal for Qantas frequent flyers
Qantas frequent flyers will be able to cash in their points on one of the hundreds of thousands of reward seats available on another airline.
Bain’s sales pitch for Virgin IPO is its discount to Qantas
Speculation is mounting that private equity company Bain is set to lock in a price for the float of Virgin Australia early this week.
Qantas’ first direct flights to Aussie capital
Qantas has announced direct flights to an Aussie capital and has reinstated a popular route set to unlock international travel.
‘Gypsy’ Hoges rides into town on a surprise trip back home
A frail-looking Paul Hogan returned Down Under on Wednesday and was spotted being escorted through Sydney Airport in a special assistance wheelchair by Qantas staff.
Wirth gives Myer a total makeover
Nail bars, blow-dry services and a refreshed loyalty scheme will turn Myer into a retail champion, Olivia Wirth vows.
New Qantas rule after turbulence shock
Qantas has promised an expansion of its staff safety procedures following a shock turbulence event that injured three cabin crew. Here’s what happened.
SpaceX’s Starship rocket disintegrates on latest test flight
Elon Musk’s ambitions to colonise Mars has faced another setback with a third successive launch ending in flames as the SpaceX’s policy of ‘fail fast, learn fast’ facing another test.
Chaotic end to Qantas flight exposes shortcomings
Qantas has made changes to its safety protocol after a flight attendant continued to work with a concussion suffered during landing after the pilot failed to alert crew to turbulence.
Qantas bulks up trans-Tasman routes for summer
The airline is reworking its international schedule ahead of the return of two A380s, with routes across the Tasman the major beneficiary.
Retail brokers lobby for role on Bain’s $3bn Virgin float
The domestic airline is positioned for a listing by June to capitalise on the strong performance of rival Qantas.
Surprise detail in Qantas sacking hearing
The Flying Kangaroo is waiting to learn how much it is set to pay in penalties following a three-day hearing in the Federal Court.
Qantas savaged by Federal Court judge Michael Lee
Federal Court judge Michael Lee has dismantled Qantas’ handling of the unlawful outsourcing case, suggesting it lacked candour and was untruthful in its defence.
‘A mistake’: Qantas claim after sackings
Qantas could be forced to pay $120m in penalties on top of the millions it is already set to pay in compensation to sacked workers.
‘A mistake’: Qantas claim after sackings
Qantas could be forced to pay $120m in penalties on top of the millions it is already set to pay in compensation to sacked workers.
All is far from Bonza as the bust airline sparks credit card lawsuit
More than $775,000 is owed to the customers of financially crashed ocker airline Bonza and now its credit-card processor has joined the line-up of lawsuits against the parent company.
Reason for Aussie airline’s mega profits
Two of Australia’s biggest airlines are paving the way for a duopoly of the skies, with the consumer watchdog explaining how they reaped mega profits in the first half of the financial year.
Eye-watering sum Qantas saved after sackings
The airline was faced with a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to save millions each year after illegally sacking workers.
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