Articles tagged “qantas airways”

Airlines

Qantas Upgrades Profit Forecast On Back of Strong Travel Demand

As fleet and labor issues continue to plague the growth prospect of airlines all over the world, Australia's Qantas would rather focus on domestic tourism to boost its profit outlook.

Sameer Manekar, Reuters | 2 weeks ago

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VIDEO: Qantas CEO Apologizes for Months of Flight Turmoil and Offers Vouchers and Other Benefits to Frequent Flyers

Qantas Airways said on Sunday it sought to make amends with its most loyal customers for months of flight disruptions that some have called "airmaggeddon." The Australian flag carrier will offer $34 ($50 Australian) vouchers, extensions of loyalty status, and complimentary lounge passes to many frequent flyers as a way to make amends for several…

Sean O'Neill | 4 months ago

Qantas Braces for Crowd Rush With Staff Bonuses, Schedule Cuts

Australia appears to be the next corner of the world to be hit with all the flying disarray gripping Europe and the U.S. Qantas Airways has warned about the months ahead, and is making plans to blunt the impact.

6 months ago

Airlines

Qantas, Airbus to Spend $200 Million to Speed Up Australia’s Sustainable Fuel Business

Qantas is currently sourcing its sustainable fuel from outside Australia. This partnership with Airbus will give it much greater control at home to meet those super-aggressive targets for converting to more environmentally friendly fuel.

Jamie Freed, Reuters | 6 months ago

Airlines

Airlines’ Emissions Cuts Are Key to Their Corporate Travel Recovery: Report

We are still a long way away from corporate policies actively lowering carbon emissions by airlines or any other industries, but it is promising to see what role they could have.

Jamie Freed, Reuters | 1 year ago

Airlines

Qantas Pursues Breakaway Distribution Strategy Despite Grumbling From Some Travel Agencies

Qantas has been coy about its bold distribution strategy launched last year, rarely talking about it since the pandemic struck. Here's an update from the company, plus what you need to know that's missing in its official statements.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 2 years ago

Airlines

More Trouble for Boeing Jets as Qantas Grounds 3 Next-Generation 737s

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.

Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | 3 years ago

Airlines

Qantas Won’t Pitch Its Ultra Long-Haul Flights to the Masses

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.

David Fickling, Bloomberg | 3 years ago

Airlines

Qantas Turns Boeing Jet Into Lab on World’s First 20-Hour Flight

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.

Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | 3 years ago

Airlines

More Airlines Restrict MacBook Pros in Checked Luggage

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.

Angus Whitley, Bloomberg | 3 years ago