Police embroiled in Rex Airlines’ boardroom dispute
Rex chairman John Sharp has been revealed as the one who called in federal police to investigate an ousted rival recording the final board meeting of the troubled airline.
Travel
Iconic Aussie attraction set to close
A famed tourist attraction, the first of its kind in Australia, is set to close after decades of service.
Qantas the first airline to test digital travel passes
Weeks after calls to scrap ‘embarrassing’ passenger cards for overseas arrivals, the Australian Border Force has announced it will test ‘digital travel declarations’.
Australia to scrap hated airport act
People coming into Australia will soon be spared the tedious chore of filling in a card, with a trial of a digital arrivals card about to start.
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Virgin’s cashless cruise revealed with free drinks, Wi-Fi
As Australians battle cost of living pressures, holiday-makers are now being offered a rare cashless cruise on Sir Richard Branson’s famous Virgin Voyages. See how it works.
‘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.
Qantas avoiding Turkish flight path
Qantas appears keen to avoid another Qatar Airways controversy, taking the decision not to oppose Turkish Airlines’ bid to fly here.
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