Besieged Aussie airline suffers another hit
The regional flyer has been temporarily suspended from trading on the ASX following rumours the company had engaged financial services firm Deloitte.
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How Airbus met Qantas’ challenge for Project Sunrise
Tasked with the challenge of creating an aircraft to fly Qantas’ marathon Project Sunrise flights, Airbus took inspiration from the most aerodynamic creatures on the planet.
Airline chaos looms as refuellers prepare to strike
Qantas and Virgin are among the airlines facing disruption when Ampol refuellers walk off the job at Sydney Airport next week.
Business class fares fail to emulate economy falls
A double-digit fall in international economy airfares has not been replicated in business class, with the price of a premium seat actually increasing on some routes since 2022.
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Qantas’ urgent bid to win back Aussies
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$1bn price tag for iconic Aussie island
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Airline’s $139 flights as Virgin drops huge sale
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‘Escaping traffic’: Wild claim about VIP flights
Barnaby Joyce and Tanya Plibersek can’t agree on which government stopped the mandatory disclosure of a politician’s VIP flights.
Embattled Qantas hoping for High Court win
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.
Fury over $2m worth of free flights for Joyce
Departing Qantas boss Alan Joyce will receive millions of dollars in hidden perks, including free flights, sparking fury from the industry and shareholders.
Qantas frequent flyers next on Senate hit list
The profit-rich scheme has faced increasing complaints that it’s more about making money than rewarding loyalty.
Qantas finds a friend in Flight Centre
Qantas has found a friend in Flight Centre boss Graham Turner who has defended the airline which has been rocked by damaging ACCC allegations.
Airlines blame storms, staff shortages for Friday chaos
A killer combination of bad weather, runway restrictions and air traffic controller shortages is impacting flights at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports.
‘Running for cover’ claim over Qatar call
As the Coalition slams the government for creating “more questions than answers” over the Qatar decision, one man is under pressure.
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