‘Airlines reaching out’: Rex administrator upbeat
Rex administrators say there’s already strong interest to buy the airline as debate rages over the government’s role in fostering competition among carriers.
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‘Not a regional route’: Albo’s shot at Rex
The Prime Minister says there are a range of issues responsible for regional airline Rex’s collapse but blamed one factor in particular.
Failure of public policy to blame for Rex’s demise
Former competition watchdog Rod Sims says public policy supporting higher airfares is to blame for Rex’s demise.
Administrator targets new Rex owner within five weeks
Rex administrators are preparing for a quick sale of the airline with Asian investor PAG considered the frontrunner.
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‘Farcical’: Why empty chairs sparked fury
The Coalition has been lashed over the exorbitant cost of holding inquiry hearings in Perth after just five witnesses attended in person.
Virgin’s cashless cruise revealed with free drinks, Wi-Fi
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‘I am sorry’: Qantas CEO’s new apology
Freshly minted Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson has issued a second apology as the airline’s woes continue to mount.
Qantas investors demand accountability
Australian Council of Superannuation Investors said they were yet to see clear accountability from the Qantas board and management.
‘Greedy Dan’: Aussies blow up over new tax
‘Fed up’ Victorians are furious about the government’s new 7.5 per cent tax on short stay accommodation as confusion reigns over the details.
Twist in Alan Joyce’s $21m payday
Alan Joyce has received an eye-watering salary this year as his tenure at the flying kangaroo comes to an end, but it’s not all good news for the embattled ex-CEO.
Big investors now control fate of Qantas chair Goyder
The airline’s under-fire chairman has begun a series of meetings with big shareholders. There are three issues they want answers to.
$10.5m risk to Joyce’s golden handshake
The former Qantas boss’s final pay outcome has been calculated at $21.4m, but could sink as low as $13m if the board enacts clawback provisions.
Qantas CEO ordered into mediation with TWU
The Federal Court has ordered Vanessa Hudson to take part in mediation with the TWU to decide compensation for 1700 sacked employees.
Qantas flight stranded for 3 hours
Passengers were offered up free-flowing wine as food and water supplies ran dry during the three hour delay.
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