Qantas marks 90 years flying abroad as fleet woes clip its wings
It’s 90 years to the day since Qantas first carried two passengers on a DH86 aircraft from Brisbane to Singapore but the airline now faces significant challenges to its expansion.
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China clips Boeing’s wings to the tune of $40bn
Beijing’s instruction to Chinese airlines not to take further delivery of Boeing jets or parts could cost the US manufacturer as much as $40bn.
Air travel woes spike has police on alert over Easter
A recent surge in bad behaviour by airline passengers does not bode well for the busy Easter holiday period, with federal police increasing airport patrols in preparation.
More Aussies than ever embracing an ‘overseas Easter’
One in three air travellers over the Easter period are choosing to spend their time overseas, bookings data shows.
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Fares under $1000: Qantas’ new massive sale in airline wars
Qantas is offering discounted flights across its entire North and South American network, as Australia’s airline price wars heat up. See the full list of deals.
G’day mate: New TV series to showcase Australia to the world
Forget Neighbours and Kylie Minogue. Tourism Australia is about to launch a new television series to the world that will present a very different image of the land down under.
Webjet enters loyalty space with brand refresh
Webjet will move into the busy loyalty space, dominated by Qantas Frequent Flyer, in an effort to boost bookings.
Chinese visitor market roars back to number one
China has rocketed back to the top of Australia’s international visitor markets, representing a welcome windfall for tourism operators.
‘Deserve protections’: Push for flight compo
As the airlines argue they shouldn’t have to pay compensation for cancelled flights, the senator pushing for reform has slammed the carriers’ refund policies.
The great airport carpark rip-off laid bare
Exorbitant carpark charges are generating massive profits for Australia’s major gateways, as airlines hit out at ‘monopoly airports’.
Airlines grilled over opposition to cancellation compo
Airlines laid out why they should not have to pay automatic compensation in the event of cancelled flights in a fiery Senate committee hearing.
‘Pathetic’: Compo call over cancelled flights
Australia is an “embarrassment to other jurisdictions” when it comes to compensation for cancelled flights, a hearing has been told.
Another piece of Rex sold off
Rex’s flight simulator centre has been sold as administrators continue their search for a buyer for the regional airline.
Major change to Qantas rewards program
Jetsetters and frequent flyers will need more points to take Qantas long haul flights in the premium seats under new changes to the popular program.
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