Virgin to axe taxpayer-subsidised Tokyo flights
The airline will scrap a government-subsidised route to Tokyo, due to weak demand from Japanese travellers.
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‘We’re alive’: Aussies recall how Bali chopper crashed in 30 secs
Two Australians have told of how their sightseeing helicopter tour across Bali went wrong and they crashed into a cliff wall after plunging 250m from the air. See the pictures and video.
Tricks Qantas is bringing in to beat jet lag on 20-hour flights
Passengers aboard Qantas’ Project Sunrise flights to New York and London are being promised a light show that should virtually eliminate jet lag.
Who will fly economy on 20 hour Qantas flights?
Qantas is undertaking research into how economy passengers will behave on 20 hour plus flights ahead of the launch of ultra long range Project Sunrise routes.
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Flight paths for Western Sydney Airport unveiled
Proposed flight paths for Western Sydney Airport have finally been released, along with an online tool to help residents measure how much noise they will face.
$400m to claim: Qantas to refund Covid credits
The airline will hand back customers some of the money related to Covid-19 cancellations as the December expiry date looms.
Ruby the Roo off to woo Chinese visitors
Tourism Australia’s efforts to woo Chinese visitors back Down Under are moving into top gear with the help of a plush toy kangaroo.
The difficult task of rebuilding the Qantas brand
For a company that’s on the verge of delivering the biggest annual profit in its history, Qantas has been earning more brickbats than bouquets. Why?
Huge Qantas fare sale after dire airline ratings
Qantas has put one million seats up for sale, including dirt-cheap flights to some of its most popular destinations, in the wake of its poor standing in the Skytrax best airline awards.
Qantas and Emirates marriage a ‘public benefit’
A partnership Qantas boss Alan Joyce has credited with saving the airline’s international business appears set to continue until 2028.
Why Aussies are stocking up on cash before going abroad
Paying with cash was a rarity even before Covid-19 came along, but there’s one area where it’s making a comeback as travellers stock up.
Green light for Jet Zero Council
After years of inaction, moves are finally being made to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Australia, putting airlines on a path to a greener future.
Freefall: Qantas loses top 5 world airline rating
The flying kangaroo suffered the biggest tumble in the world airline rankings – its worst in 20 years – and is among Australia’s 20 most distrusted companies. See how it has fallen.
Major airline forecasts massive loss
A major national airline has forecast a huge financial loss, blaming a shortage of pilots and engineers for the grim outlook.
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