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Qantas to add 300,000 seats across 1300 more flights
The airline is supercharging its capacity in the new year with what has the appearance of an aggressive bid to increase domestic market share.
UK company to take charge of Aussie airport flight ‘slots’
An Australian company responsible for co-ordinating valuable access to Sydney airport will be replaced by a UK company owned by five British airlines.
Qantas agrees to pay $120m for illegal outsourcing
Qantas can finally draw a line under an ugly episode in its history after agreeing to pay $120m in compensation to outsourced ground handling workers.
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Hunger games: Qantas revamps menu as competition heats up
Faced with tougher competition from a cashed-up Virgin Australia, Qantas is looking to lift its game on the food front with a shake-up of what’s on offer on domestic flights.
Rex link still on the cards: Hrdlicka
Virgin Australia has pledged to do whatever it can to ensure Rex’s regional flights continue — except for taking over the operation.
Western Sydney welcomes first test flight
Western Sydney Airport has welcomed its first flight — in a major milestone for the gateway almost 80 years in the planning.
New international airport’s major milestone
The first ever plane has touched down at the country’s newest airport with preparations underway to ensure the grand opening is a success.
New international airport’s major milestone
The first ever plane has touched down at the country’s newest airport with preparations underway to ensure the grand opening is a success.
Airlines avoid Middle East airspace as tensions escalate
Airlines have cleared out of Middle East airspace as Iranian missiles rain down on Israel, pushing the region closer to all-out war.
Dogfight over Virgin Australia-Qatar deal
Virgin Australia has confirmed its plan to sell a 25 per cent stake to Qatar Airways, ahead of an anticipated return to public ownership.
Qatar deal to deliver value, says Virgin
Virgin Australia is promising better value and more options for travellers when Qatar Airways takes a 25 per cent stake in the airline.
How Qatar’s Virgin stake will change aviation
Cashed-up Qatar will likely use Virgin as cover to get more flights into Australia, which ultimately means serious competition for travellers. But what does it mean for Qantas?
Major announcement for Virgin Australia
One of the major global airlines is making a splash in the beleaguered Australian market, in what would be a major expansion for the Aussie airline.
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