Australia’s Qantas apologises to customers for operational problems
Qantas Airways Ltd will offer A$50 ($34) vouchers, loyalty status extensions and lounge passes to frequent flyers to apologise for a rise in delays, cancellations, lost baggage and staffing issues…
Australian regulator raises competition concerns on Qantas buying out charter operator
Australia’s competition regulator said on Thursday that Qantas Airways Ltd’s proposed purchase of the remainder of charter operator Alliance Aviation Services Ltd for A$610.8 million ($423.41 million) raised concerns. “We…
INCIDENT | Man arrested after firing shots in departure area at Canberra Airport
Australian police are investigating after a man fired gun shots in the departures area at Canberra airport (CBR), causing the airport to close temporarily and sending passengers running for cover.…
QANTAS EXECS ASKED TO WORK AS BAGGAGE HANDLERS
Qantas has reportedly called on its upper management and executives to roll up their sleeves and work as baggage handlers under a three-month “contingency program” to battle staff shortages and…
Australia’s newest airline Bonza takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX
Australian low-cost startup Bonza has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, taking one step closer to its official launch in late September. According to Flightradar24.com data,…
Australian Domestic Airlines Nearing Full Recovery
Australia’s domestic airline industry is approaching full recovery, according to statistics released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in its June report on airline competition in Australia. Releasing its…
Qantas blamed as passengers used emergency slides while carrying bags
After passengers used the emergency slides to escape a smoke-filled cabin while carrying their hand bags, and ATSB investigation criticized Qantas’ safety video. It was implemented in response to a…
Regional Express To Grow With New Travel Agent Deals
Australian regional airline Regional Express announced on Friday, June 24, that it has signed new agreements with major travel agency groups, with the agreements to commence on July 1, 2022.…
Qatar Airways’ A380 comes soaring back to Sydney
The Oneworld airlines’ superlative superjumbo, with its elegant upper deck lounge, makes a welcome return to Australia. Arguably one of the world’s best Airbus A380 experiences is on a triumphant…