Why Virgin must be saved
The question is how far the government should go to ensure we have two airlines when the crisis is over.
Qantas
Qantas freight flights pick up the slack
Qantas A330s, normally used for people travelling to Hawaii, have landed a new gig flying freight to and from China.
Qantas reports 50 staff infected with virus
Qantas staff have been warned coronavirus is spreading in three ways after the infection of dozens of staff, including pilots.
Stay away, Qantas tells ill staff
Qantas says any staff who feel unwell must not show up for work at any Australian airport.
Not asking for handout: Virgin
Virgin chief says an airline monopoly would be an economic disaster, but also argues Qantas too should get billions if needed.
Harmony takes a hit as virus exposes self-interest outbreak
Those dining out on the grievance gravy train are about to be hit with a startling COVID-19 reality. You have reached the end of the line.
Webjet goes for $332m capital raising
Webjet has announced an equity raising to recapitalise the company at $1.70 per share to secure up to $332m.
Virgin owners facing a wipe-out
With its major shareholders under pressure themselves, Virgin has placed its future in the hands of the government.
Qantas ‘fair’ cry would net $4.2bn bailout
Qantas has upped pressure on the federal government for an all-or-nothing approach to the airline industry, after Virgin sought a $1.4bn bailout.
Let’s hope special deals don’t have wings
A government bailout of Virgin Airlines is a step too far in what has to date been a well-constructed recovery plan from Canberra.
Qatar spies our empty skies
Flight radar images offer a startling illustration of the extent of airline cutbacks in response to the virus outbreak.
Rex to co-ordinate flights with Qantas, Virgin
The extraordinary move is designed to keep regional communities connected throughout the coronavirus crisis.
$1bn loan sends Qantas soaring
A $1.05bn loan secured by Qantas to help the airline see through the coronavirus crisis has sent its share price soaring.
Citi, JPM on Qantas team
Citi and JPMorgan are in the syndicate of banks providing $1.05bn of debt to the country’s national carrier Qantas.
Virgin plea to ACCC in Qantas row
ACCC chair Rod Sims says watchdog will investigate Virgin Australia’s “serious” complaint against Qantas.
Qantas slammed over social distancing
Outraged passengers accuse Qantas of contempt for social distancing after being herded into overcrowded shuttle bus.
Companies facing debt refinancing hit hardest
Listed companies facing refinancing such as LendLease, Worley and Qantas are among those hit hardest in the bear attack.
Virgin boss slams Joyce: ‘This is not Survivor’
Coronavirus crisis not a ‘game of Survivor’ Virgin CEO tells Qantas boss.
Don’t nationalise Virgin: Joyce
Qantas chief says government shouldn’t nationalise struggling competitor Virgin, as NZ steps in to shore up its airline.
Deep cuts as Qantas fights for survival
Qantas is negotiating with Woolworths to provide temporary jobs for up to 20,000 workers facing months without pay.
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