Investigation into Jetstar Pacific could take time
Jetstar owner, Qantas, claim that investigations into its Vietnamese joint venture Jetstar Pacific, could take a long time, as the interrogation of two Australian executives is the most recent in concerns raised in the past two months. It has raised suspicions that the Vietnamese Government opposes investment from the Australian carrier
by Darren Robinson January 13th, 2010
Qantas Engineers Go on Strike
Qantas airline engineers by the hundreds went on strike yesterday morning in the most recent bid to impact reform in their pay and working conditions. In the wake of some major strikes in Australia, the critical service providers for Qantas airlines stopped work yesterday at 6AM in Melbourne, Sydney, and
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones December 18th, 2009
Airlines consider changes to premium class travel concepts
Premium class tickets have traditionally been a major revenue generating factor for airlines. For years, business and first class travellers have been willing to pay several times the economy fare for extra legroom and a range of other comforts not available to economy travellers. The global slump in travel has, however,
by Jennifer Jones September 22nd, 2009
Delta Air Lines joins transpacific fare war
www.delta.com Delta Air Lines has joined the airfare war that has been building on trans-Pacific routes, offering return fares on its Sydney-Los Angeles service from A$777, excluding taxes. Delta intends to launch service on the route in July, and will face stiff competition from Qantas, United and V Australia. Passengers on
by Charlotte Fellows March 18th, 2009
Qantas reports 68 per cent fall in profits
Qantas is reporting a 68 per cent decrease in pre-tax profits for the second half of 2008, blaming the high cost of jet fuel and the economic downturn for the decline. The carrier’s profits before taxes amounted to A$288 million for the six-month period ending 31 December. For the
by Dave Smith February 5th, 2009
Heathrow sees three A380s on one day
Last weekend, three Airbus A380s landed at Heathrow for the first time – and all on the same day. Emirates, Qantas and Singapore Airlines all arrived on their maiden voyages to Heathrow on the super-jumbo aircraft. Qantas is scheduled to operate three flights on the A380 weekly
by Dave Humphries January 19th, 2009
Airbus aims for twelfth A380 delivery by year end
Airbus has handed over its third A380 to Qantas Airways of Australia, making it the 11th super-jumbo it has delivered this year. The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer is attempting to achieve its goal of 12 deliveries of the A380 by year’s end. A spokesman for Airbus, Stefan Schaffrath, confirmed
by Jamie Barnett December 30th, 2008
British Airways and Qantas end merger talks
British Airways and Qantas have said they are unable to agree on terms for a proposed merger they had hoped would help them cut costs during the downturn in the airline industry and the global economy. "Despite the potential longer term benefits for Qantas and BA, the airlines have not
by Doug Smith December 19th, 2008
Officials insist Qantas control remain in Australia
A Qantas-British Airways merger wouldn’t be approved by Australian officials unless control of the "Flying Kangaroo" remained in Australia, a spokesman said on Wednesday, as shares in Qantas rose significantly on the potential of a deal that would see the ...
by Emily Welch December 4th, 2008
British Airways exploring merger with Qantas
British Airways has revealed that it is in talks with the Australian national airline, Qantas, regarding a potential merger of the two carriers. BA officials are saying, however, that there are no guarantees at this time that a joining-up of the airlines will occur. In a statement released
by Charlotte Fellows December 3rd, 2008
Qantas jet aborts takeoff when wing damage spotted
On Saturday, A Qantas jet with 213 passengers on board aborted its takeoff from the Sydney airport when an engineer noticed damaged to one of the plane’s wings, a spokeswoman for the airport said. The Boeing 747-300 was bound for New Zealand, and moving along the taxiway when an engineer
by Dave Humphries November 25th, 2008
Qantas launches scheduled A380 service from LAX
On Monday, Qantas Airways is launching the first regularly-scheduled superjumbo service on the A380 from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Australian national carrier will operate two round-trip flights each week between LAX and Melbourne and one linking LAX with Sydney. "Several years ago, we looked at
by Dave Smith October 20th, 2008