Qantas running late behind global rivals
Airline punctuality rankings for 2024 show Qantas is falling behind the other global national carriers.
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Teen reveals horror flight ordeal
An Australian teenager says she was harassed and forced to sit with a stranger’s child in her lap after she was bumped from an overbooked flight.
The countries where Aussies are most likely to come undone
Monkey bites, falls and stolen luggage have accounted for some of the biggest travel insurance claims of the year, with one overseas destination home to the most claims.
Qantas investigating Xmas Day ‘U-turn’
Qantas is investigating a mechanical issue that forced a flight to be diverted mid-air while over Antarctica on Christmas Day.
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Qantas counting on positive changes to win over shareholders
The airline is hopeful a record share price and new chairman will ensure a less fiery AGM than last year’s disastrous affair.
Qantas to lend its name to new ‘safety academy’
Qantas is preparing to cash in on its solid safety record by lending its name to a new ‘safety academy’ to be run in partnership with Griffith University and RMIT.
Aussie markets flat despite Qantas high
The ASX 200 traded sideways on Wednesday, after $48bn was wiped off the sharemarket during Tuesday’s trading.
Qatar Airways takes bold tech step with video call ability
Qatar Airways is claiming a new first in the skies, becoming the only international airline to allow passengers to make video calls or hold Zoom meetings.
Virgin pushes for quick decision on extra Qatar flights
Virgin Australia has asked the competition watchdog to fast-track its decision on a deeper relationship with Qatar Airways, so more flights to Doha can get underway from June.
Qantas ordered to pay $170k compo with more to come
Qantas faces a hefty compensation bill for unlawfully outsourced workers but not as much as the TWU might have liked after a Federal Court ruling.
Qantas’ huge payout to sacked workers
Qantas has been ordered to pay an eye-watering amount to compensate three of the 1700 workers who were illegally fired during the Covid pandemic.
Qantas denied say in pilots’ standby duty case
Australia’s biggest airline will be shut out of a court case examining whether pilots’ standby duty should be counted as work hours.
Destination detours as travellers seek out new sights
Choosing a holiday destination is about a lot more than budget, according to analysis of 25,000 travel bookings, with travellers turning often unheard of places into tourist hubs.
Flight Centre smashed over ‘vague’ market update
Almost $1bn has been wiped from the market value of Flight Centre by investors after the travel agency delivered a vague update that appeared to reveal a 2025 profit downgrade.
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