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Articles tagged “qantas”

Airlines

DOT Slaps Qantas for Violating Obscure U.S. Law

The fine here is miniscule. But the issues are interesting. Qantas has the right to fly between New York and Los Angeles, and it does so every day. But it can only carry a small subset of passengers.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

Qantas Takes Steps to Overcome Pilot Shortage

Qantas' new pilot academy may address the airline’s needs, but won’t solve an imbalance which has already seen regional Australian airlines cancel and reschedule services. Meanwhile, the government has bowed to pressure and will again grant temporary visas to pilots after scrapping them last year.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 6 years ago

Qantas Takes Steps to Overcome Pilot Shortage

Airlines

Australia’s New Long-Haul Service to Europe Could Be Just the Beginning

A new direct route will change traveler habits on Australia’s west coast and may deliver more market share to Qantas. But, more importantly, it looks set to herald more ultra-long-distance connections between Australia and Europe.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 6 years ago

Australia’s New Long-Haul Service to Europe Could Be Just the Beginning

Airlines

What It Takes to Build the Perfect Premium Airport Lounge

Here are the brands that are innovating and getting the lounge experience right.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 7 years ago

What It Takes to Build the Perfect Premium Airport Lounge

Airlines

Qantas Wants to Fly Nonstop From Sydney to London and New York by 2022

There have been so many advances in aviation in the past couple of decades that there are almost no routes between major world cities a modern airliner cannot fly. Sydney to New York and London are two of those routes. But perhaps not for long.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Qantas Wants to Fly Nonstop From Sydney to London and New York by 2022

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Now Lets New Parents Keep Elite Status for an Extra Year

This makes perfect sense, and can't cost Alaska Airlines much in revenue. Why don't other U.S. carriers do the same thing?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Alaska Airlines Now Lets New Parents Keep Elite Status for an Extra Year

Airlines

Qantas and American Hope Trump’s DOT Will Approve Their Joint Venture on Second Try

The Obama Administration's decision to block Qantas' application for antitrust immunity with American came as a surprise to most observers. The Trump administration's Department of Transportation would normally be likely will rule otherwise. But this new administration is unpredictable, so it's hard to say for sure.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

Hotels

Airbnb Teams Up With Qantas for a Major Loyalty Play

Airbnb has made it clear it's not a hotel company in the traditional sense, but with its latest loyalty play, it appears to be taking its lead from hotel-airline partnerships. Which makes us wonder: Will it eventually launch its own loyalty program in the not-so-distant future? Are other airline partnerships in other global regions also in the works now that they've already formed deals in Australia and the U.S.?

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

Airbnb Teams Up With Qantas for a Major Loyalty Play

Airlines

Interview: Jetstar CEO on Running the World’s Most Unique Low-Cost Carrier

What Jetstar Group has done is nearly impossible. It has taken five different airlines in five countries, most with different investors, and operating them as one brand. So far, it's worked out pretty well.

Brian Sumers | 8 years ago

Interview: Jetstar CEO on Running the World’s Most Unique Low-Cost Carrier

Airlines

With Jetstar Group, Qantas Succeeds Where Other Big Airlines Have Failed

Qantas is finally seeing some improvement from its Jetstar brands. But will the discount airlines be able to sustain their success?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 8 years ago

With Jetstar Group, Qantas Succeeds Where Other Big Airlines Have Failed