Qantas, Virgin Australia laud ‘green budget’
Airlines have lauded a series of budget measures which should finally help deliver domestic production of green jet fuel, safeguarding travellers from big fare hikes.
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Bonza’s three big mistakes were there for all to see
The airline which promised the world had its wings clipped from its much-delayed start.
The big dollar difference between Qantas and Virgin
Qantas is making twice as much revenue as Virgin Australia on one of the world’s most lucrative routes, raising questions over the airline’s mid-market strategy.
Bain installs executive at Virgin Australia amid CEO search
Virgin Australia has informed ASIC of the appointment of Ray Hass as a director as the search for a new CEO continues.
Bumper airport crowds ahead as millions fly at Easter
Airlines and airports are going to great lengths to ensure a hassle-free Easter holiday period as more than a million people prepare to board flights between Thursday and Monday.
Virgin’s long flight to nowhere after flight turn back
A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Queenstown has turned around more than halfway into the journey due to engineering issues.
Hurrah grows for Scurrah’s return to Virgin territory
The cult of personality surrounding former Virgin boss Paul Scurrah is strong, if we are to take a petition doing the rounds urging his return to the airline’s office cockpit as any indication.
Virgin takes out major award
An Aussie airline has taken out a prestigious award, beating out hundreds of other airline carriers from around the world.
Will pets get their own boarding passes?
Presumably, pets will be given their own boarding passes and seat allocations. With the cost of airfares for humans at a high, perhaps animals may attract a lower rate.
All aboard as Virgin gears for pets in cabins
Virgin Australia’s plan to allow pets inside aircraft cabins is officially out of the bag, but there’s a 12-month wait on getting furry friends on-board.
Virgin Australia announces big change
Virgin Australia is set to allow small dogs and cats in the cabin with travellers.
Public attacks put women off top jobs, says Holgate
Disparagement of women in high-profile roles discourages others from aspiring to lead companies, says the former Australia Post chief.
Pets cleared for take-off on Virgin flights
Virgin Australia’s departing chief, Jayne Hrdlicka, has signalled dogs and cats may be able to ride inside cabins on domestic flights from as early as next year.
Virgin Australia spruiks $236m first half profit
Virgin Australia has told staff the airline made a profit of $236m in the first half of the 2024 financial year, in a ‘strong performance’.
Hrdlicka talks up Virgin performance, cancellation rates
Outgoing Virgin chief Jayne Hrdlicka has detailed better on time performance and cancellation rates in a letter to customers
Virgin warned not to underestimate pilots’ anger
The airline’s pilots are threatening to strike over an ‘unrealistic’ pay offer, after they accepted cuts to help it through the pandemic.
Big businesses with very big gender pay gaps
The first gender pay list of almost 5000 Australian companies has been released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency | LIST: See how your company ranks
Hrdlicka cried, ‘blood drained from her face’
Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka was given no warning she was about to be axed by the airline’s US private equity owners, and was deeply upset by her treatment.
Airlines with most cancellations revealed
A new report has uncovered the Australian airline that recorded the largest number of flight cancellations in January.
Airlines with most cancellations revealed
A new report has uncovered the Australian airline that recorded the largest number of flight cancellations in January.
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