Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
Boeing is in the midst of a reputational crisis that few corporations have seen the magnitude of before; the last thing it needs is issues with another jet.
3 months ago
David Fickling, Bloomberg
Qantas’ 20-hour services from Sydney to London and New York can only be profitable with plenty of passengers flying in business class, this analyst sensibly argues. In other words, no 20-hour flights for cattle class.
3 months ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
The era of the 20-hour flight may nearly be upon us. Qantas just has to determine if the human body can withstand the trip first.
3 months ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
When it comes to the potential fire hazard posed by certain MacBook Pro batteries, better safe than sorry is a reasonable approach for airlines to take.
5 months ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
Ultra-long-haul flights of nearly 20 hours are considered "aviation's final frontier." How the human body will feel after a flight from Sydney to London, however, is another question entirely.
5 months ago
Colin Nagy
Given the macro shift toward wellness in culture, it shouldn't be surprising that travel brands, with their expansive reach, need to be innovating in this space as well. Some of the smartest brands here are trying thoughtful new strategies to improve guest comfort and boost well-being.
7 months ago
Angus Whitley , Bloomberg
Alison Webster was earmarked as a potential successor to Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. There goes the possibility of another female airline CEO, a rare species in the industry.
10 months ago
David Fickling, Bloomberg
Bigger-is-better has been the mantra of Emirates when it came to jets. But the reality is that it may have to bid farewell to the A380s based on economics. Speaking of, cancelling its Airbus order will have ripple effects up and down the aviation economic spectrum.
12 months ago
Eric Rosen, Bloomberg
Note that no U.S. carriers are mentioned in this article praising today's first-class cabins. Just saying.
1 year ago
Angus Whitley and Rebecca Keenan, Bloomberg
Qantas' new 17-hour direct route may help it grab more market share. The new route signals a broader trend among Asia-Pacific airlines tapping next-generation aircraft to power ultra-long-distance flights.
2 years ago
David Fickling, Bloomberg
Qantas's stock market valuation tends to rise when it cuts back on capacity growth, and vice versa. Executives wanting to add full-service international flights may need to prove the flights will lead to a winning long-term strategy.
2 years ago
Angus Whitley, Bloomberg
This month the Australian flag carrier reported the second-highest profit in its 97-year history. Expect it to play hardball with airports and partners worldwide.
2 years ago
