Inside Qantas chaos before bombshell exit
After a tenure marred by recent controversies, Qantas chair Richard Goyder has announced an early exit to help reset the carrier’s flagging reputation.
After a tenure marred by recent controversies, Qantas chair Richard Goyder has announced an early exit to help reset the carrier’s flagging reputation.
Virgin Australia has pushed plans for an IPO into the new year after posting a full year profit only marginally higher than its first half result.
One Australian airline has reached an “important milestone” as consumers continue to feel the sting of high ticket prices.
Australians dreaming of a holiday in the heart of Southeast Asia now have a new and cheap way to get there.
The aviation boom is starting to fade, leaving only a narrow window of opportunity for Virgin’s private equity owner to pull the trigger on a public float.
The Aussie share market peaked above the 7000 threshold on Tuesday after the US Federal Reserve signalled an easing of its interest rate strategy.
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A controversial decision to block Qatar from flying additional routes to Australia should be immediately reviewed, a Senate probe has recommended.
Following the shock incursion by Hamas into Israel, the ASX edged higher on Monday buoyed by surging energy and gold stocks.
The Albanese government has been urged to review the Qatar Airways decision after a Senate inquiry found Qantas exercised considerable influence in the matter.
Pilots, engineers and other technical specialists plan to walk off the job on Tuesday over their complaints about chronic understaffing and excessive working hours.
Court documents have revealed how a man illegally flew politicians from firebrand MP Bob Katter’s party around the country for a huge sum of cash.
Budget carrier Bonza is claiming to be the most punctual airline in the country — but won’t share that data with the government.
A federal government department has taken the first step towards overturning the decision to deny Qatar Airways more flights.
A proxy advisory firm has urged Telstra shareholders not to re-elect director Maxine Brenner because of her performance on the board of Qantas.
A footballer and Love Island star say their french bulldog was subjected to “disgusting” treatment by Qantas as the airline battles a system failure.
Pilots of Qantas-owned Network Aviation have walked off the job in a push for pay rises, resulting in the cancellation of over 50 flights.
The airline has warned the Albanese government not to review its Qatar Airways’ decision, saying it would be out of step with an internationally recognised process.
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The PM is standing firm by his transport minister’s decision to block Qatar’s bid to fly more planes into Australia’s biggest airports.
The family of a Sydney woman that died on board a Qatar Airways flight have spoken of their devastation.
Qantas frequent flyer members have labelled the loyalty program a ‘scam’ claiming one point is now worth about a sixth of a cent, in submissions to the Senate inquiry.
Competition on Australia’s domestic flight routes is set to intensify as one airline unveils a new frequent flyer program with ‘unique’ features.
There’s more competition in the airline loyalty market that promises to make it much easier to land a free plane seat.
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has been issued with another warning he could face jail if he does not front up to a senate inquiry.
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Barnaby Joyce and Tanya Plibersek can’t agree on which government stopped the mandatory disclosure of a politician’s VIP flights.
Qantas is desperately hoping for a win this week when the High Court rules on the airline’s outsourcing of 1700 ground services jobs in 2020.
Departing Qantas boss Alan Joyce will receive millions of dollars in hidden perks, including free flights, sparking fury from the industry and shareholders.
The profit-rich scheme has faced increasing complaints that it’s more about making money than rewarding loyalty.
Qantas has found a friend in Flight Centre boss Graham Turner who has defended the airline which has been rocked by damaging ACCC allegations.
A killer combination of bad weather, runway restrictions and air traffic controller shortages is impacting flights at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports.
As the Coalition slams the government for creating “more questions than answers” over the Qatar decision, one man is under pressure.
A more robust complaints system for airline customers is among a long list of issues the government wants to address in aviation.
Paul Scurrah, who has worked in aviation, tourism and now runs Pacific National, didn’t overthink his version of success but had an ambition to run an airline.
An under-fire minister was unable to answer a simple question about her decision to block Qatar’s bid to increase flights into Australia.
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New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has ordered senior leaders to start work immediately on fixing customer angst, particularly in relation to $570m worth of travel credits.
Alan Joyce sold almost $17m of shares in Qantas before the company share prices sank, showing “timing is everything” and revealing a deeper crisis.
A case brought by five Australian women against Qatar Airways has cast a spotlight on the international carrier as debate rages over air rights.
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New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson has told workers regaining customers’ trust must be their first priority, as she takes over the reins from Alan Joyce.
The RBA holding rates steady for a third consecutive month failed to lift the Australian share market on Tuesday.
Outgoing RBA governor Philip Lowe has cautioned that China’s deteriorating economic outlook is one of three “significant uncertainties” facing the local economy.
Shares in Qantas rebounded when markets opened on Monday following news chief executive Alan Joyce would exit the airline earlier than planned.
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New data shows ticket prices for some key routes are up 65 per cent, contrary to Qantas chief Alan Joyce’s claims airfares have fallen.
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