Tag: Qantas
Boeing names new Chief Information Officer
Today, Boeing announced Susan Doniz as the company's new chief information officer and senior vice president of Information Technology & Data Analytics, effective in May. She will succeed Vishwa Uddanwadiker ... Read More
Qantas Airways: On board for close to a day
Australian carrier Qantas has completed a test of the longest non-stop commercial passenger flight as part of research on how the journey could affect pilots, crew, and passengers. The Boeing ... Read More
Retired Qantas Boeing 747 becomes Rolls-Royce flying testbed
A much-loved Qantas passenger aircraft retired from commercial service this weekend to begin life as a Rolls-Royce flying testbed. The aircraft will be used to test current and future jet ... Read More
DFW Airport congratulate American Airlines and Qantas on approval of joint business agreement
Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport looks forward to the strengthened ties between American Airlines and Qantas now that their joint business agreement has been tentatively approved Read More
Carsten Spohr New IATA Board Chairman
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Group Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a ... Read More
Best & Worst Airlines and Airports of 2019 revealed
Today AirHelp announced the results of its annual AirHelp Score which rates global airlines and airports. First launched in 2015, AirHelp Score is the most comprehensive data-based evaluation of airlines ... Read More
Is the airport a weak link in your cruise vacation?
You are treated like royalty once you board your cruise ship. It’s why you love cruise vacations. Unless the ship sails and returns to your home town, you have to ... Read More
Women with altitude: Five times equality won in aviation during 2018
To commemorate International Women’s Day five key developments for women in aviation last year are celebrated, as an industry historically dominated by men continues its journey to gender equality. It’s ... Read More
No entry to Australia for Saudi Women traveling without male guardian?
Are Australian Border Force officers targeting Saudi Arabian women whom they suspect will apply for asylum? is Australia blocking asylum seeking Saudi Arabian women from entering the down under country? ... Read More
Oneworld unveils major benefits for customers and airlines
The CEOs of oneworld member airlines today met in London to unveil a radical transformation of the global alliance as it marks the 20th anniversary of its launch. The moves ... Read More
Dubai Runway Closure: Emirates adjusts schedule
Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in April and May 2019, and to ... Read More
Virgin Australia’s Denpasar Christmas delivery for Darwin
Virgin Australia has delivered just what Darwin International Airport wanted for Territorians this festive season, with the announcement of a new three times weekly, seasonal service to Denpasar, Bali starting ... Read More
The big reveal: oneworld’s newest member – Royal Air Maroc
Oneworld, an airline alliance, started February 1, 1999 and currently has 14 members, thanks to the new addition of Royal Air Maroc. Read More
Jetstar emergency landing in Guam
A Jetstar Airways flight JQ12 with 320 people onboard, which was flying from Tokyo to Australia’s Gold Coast, has made an emergency landing on the US island of Guam in ... Read More
Qantas taps into Chinese market with Jetstar Hong Kong deal
MELBOURNE, Australia - Australia's largest airline Qantas and China Eastern Airlines sold a stake of 66 million U.S. Read More
Secrets to winning at social media revealed at eTravel Summit
The disruptive nature of the Internet has changed the game for many travel industry suppliers, who are increasingly using social media, mobile, and email marketing to promote their products and ... Read More
Tourism Australia signs three-year marketing agreement with Etihad Airways
Tourism Australia has signed a three-year marketing agreement with Etihad Airways worth $6 million as the peak body moves to fill the gap created by the loss of funding from ... Read More
Qantas accuses Dixon of sabotage, ditches Tourism Australia
Qantas has accused the head of Tourism Australia of trying to "unravel" the airline's future plans, ending its 40-year partnership with the peak tourist body and suspending a $44 million ... Read More
Qantas and Emirates announce new global aviation partnership
SYDNEY, Australia - Qantas and Emirates today announced a new global aviation partnership that will give their customers a seamless Australian and international network, exclusive frequent flyer benef Read More
Etihad and China Southern to increase flights to Queensland
China Southern and Etihad plan to increase flights to Queensland, adding to the pressure on Qantas from foreign airlines targeting Australia because of the strong economy. Read More
Qantas mulls partnership with Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Australia’s biggest carrier Qantas confirmed on Thursday that it’s in talks with Emirates and other airlines for potential alliance to help revive its struggling in Read More
Virgin Australia sends cabin crew to etiquette, posture and language classes
Virgin Australia cabin crew are being ordered to take classes in etiquette, posture and language as part of the company's bid to take on Qantas as the airline of choice ... Read More
Fare war with Virgin Australia takes toll on Qantas’ yield
Qantas has suffered its first monthly decline in yields from both its domestic and international operations in more than two years, in a further sign of the impact of a ... Read More
Qantas screams bloody murder over Etihad buying into Virgin Australia
Qantas management is warning the carrier could ''go under'' if the state-owned Etihad is allowed to buy enough of a share of Virgin Australia to allow it to start undercutting ... Read More
Singapore Air and China Southern give Qantas run for its money
Qantas faces twin challenges from Asia this week as Singapore Airlines' low-cost offshoot Scoot launches flights to Sydney and China Southern cranks up its "Canton Route" to London. Read More
The battle for Australian skies intensifies
The battle for Australia's skies intensified yesterday as Qantas shrugged off threats by rival Virgin and announced big capacity increases with more on the way. Read More
Qantas fuels A330 with recycled cooking oil
An Australian airline said Friday it had found a sustainable alternative to aviation fuel that was more economical and efficient and cut an aircraft’s carbon emissions: recycled cooking oil. Read More
Qantas: Decision to ground fleet must remain with airline
Qantas says forcing airlines to submit a safety case to the regulator and the Government prior to grounding its fleet would be impractical and could put passengers at risk. Read More
Qantas ditches plans for ultra-premium Asia airline
Qantas has finally ditched ambitious plans to set up a new ultra-premium airline in Asia - the centrepiece of efforts by the chief executive, Alan Joyce, to revive its international ... Read More
Qantas, Virgin battle for Australian skies
The battle for the Australian skies between Virgin and Qantas is shaping as one that demonstrates how the youth and flexibility of the small upstart, Virgin, are worthy adversaries to ... Read More
Qantas ordered to inspect A380s wing cracks
Qantas will inspect its fleet of Airbus A380s for cracks on its wings following a European directive, but the engineers' union says it should have happened months ago. Read More
Future Fund chief backs Qantas in dispute with its workforce
The Future Fund chief, David Murray, has backed Qantas in the dispute with its workforce, saying unless companies like the airline tackle entrenched union privilege Australia risks the same fate ... Read More
Qantas’ ill-timed Twitter competition backfires
It was meant to create goodwill, but instead Qantas handed disenchanted consumers a stick to beat it with when it launched an ill-timed social media competition yesterday. Read More
Court orders Qantas to end dispute and resume service
Qantas has called off the dramatic grounding of its entire fleet after a tribunal ordered the Australian airline and trade unions to end a dispute that has stranded thousands of ... Read More
Qantas labor dispute fallout felt internationally
QANTAS is sending more aircraft maintenance offshore, and has lost a contract to service another airline's jets as the fallout from industrial wrangles are felt internationally. Read More
Australian carriers volunteer to pay carbon tax
Qantas, Virgin Blue and other Australian airlines will voluntarily pay the carbon tax after lobbying to be included in the scheme. Read More