Qantas to close Jetstar Asia amid rising costs: ‘A very tough day’
Qantas will close Jetstar Asia, the group’s Singapore-based low-cost subsidiary amid rising costs and intensified competition in the region.
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Qantas bolsters Frequent Flyers with new David Jones partnership
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has partnered with department store David Jones to expand the reach of its Frequent Flyer program even further.
Qantas ordered to pay $170,000 to sacked workers, $100 million more to come
The national carrier will compensate three staff as a test case, with full compensation to be determined in November.
More than 1000 Qantas engineers strike during peak hour
Qantas engineers walked off the job today at six major airports, as part of a major strike action over pay negotiations.
Qantas profits slashed to $1.25bn as fare competition heats up
Australia’s national carrier Qantas has seen its statutory profits after tax take a near-30% hit, which the airline says is due to moderating fare prices.
Sustainable aviation vision takes flight as Jet Zero strikes new fuel deal
By 2027, Australians may be able to take flight powered in part by sugarcane and wheat grown right here at home. We talk to JetZero CEO Ed Mason about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and what needs to be done to bring his alcohol-to-jet fuel vision to fruition.
Latest leadership shuffle at Qantas to address ‘challenges and opportunities’ ahead
Qantas Group has announced a new chief executive officer for its regional and charter business, QantasLink.
Qantas chair Richard Goyder to retire in 2024 amid major board reshuffle
Richard Goyder will step down prior to the Annual General Meeting in late 2024, Qantas has revealed.
Qantas commits an extra $80 million to ‘customer improvements’ – but warns of rising airfares
Qantas, which has faced a number of blows to its reputation in the last month, says it’s looking to address customer pain points – but flight prices aren’t one of them.
Qantas loses High Court appeal over sacking of 1,700 staff
Australian airline Qantas has been dealt another blow to its reputation after losing a High Court appeal to a Federal Court ruling that it illegally sacked 17,000 ground staff during the pandemic.