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Next Generation Check-In Regional Implementation Begins
Qantas today announced that Next Generation Check-in technology has started rolling out across its regional network. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said this was a significant milestone in the program. “Next Generation Check-in provides our customers with a smarter, faster check-in experience and we’re excited to be delivering this technology for customers in our regional ports,” […]
Qantas Announces Profit Result – Half-Year Ended 31 December 2010 and Qantas Group to Boost Aircraft Fleet
Solid recovery from GFC and other events Strong growth across all operating segments Highlights :
Qantas to lift fuel surcharges
Source: Travelmole Qantas is to increase its international fuel surcharges in response to rising oil and fuel prices. CEO Alan Joyce announced the increases during a speech at the Melbourne Press Club today. The extra surcharges will range between $20 and $50 one-way. Qantas said it was the first such increase since January 2008 and […]
QANTAS Cyclone Yasi Update
Qantas has suspended flights to and from Cairns and Townsville airports until Friday 4 February following the closure of both airports today in response to Tropical Cyclone Yasi. In light of the extreme weather conditions expected in northern Queensland over the next 24 to 48 hours, Qantas will not operate flights to and from either […]
Qantas Statement – ATSB Report On QF32 Engine Failure
Qantas today welcomed the release by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of its first preliminary investigation report into the QF32 Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine failure over Indonesia on 4 November 2010. The report outlines the safety action taken by Qantas and states that the ATSB is satisfied with Qantas’ safety response. The ATSB has […]
Qantas A380 Update
Qantas will conduct further, more detailed one-off inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines on its A380 aircraft following the results of an additional examination of components from the engine involved in the QF32 incident on 4 November. After discussions with the Australian Transport and Safety Bureau (ATSB) and Rolls-Royce, it was decided it was prudent […]
QantasLink Inaugural Cairns-Port Moresby Flight Takes Off
De Havilland DHC-8-400 Dash 8/8 of thetype used on QF191 QantasLink today celebrated the departure of its first international service, operating from Cairns to Port Moresby this morning. Flight QF191 left Cairns just before 7am and touched down in Port Moresby at 8.35am, heralding the first time Qantas has flown into the Papua New Guinea […]
Qantas to lift international fares
source: Travel Daily Qantas to surcharge select international airfares Qantas has announced this afternoon it will be raising fare prices in all cabin classes on a number of international routes from 18 Dec. Economy Class fares will rise by up to 5% on services to the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Honolulu, South America, […]
Qantas Loses Out to Virgin Blue in the Best Brand Battle
The Brand Surgeon, Paul Harmer, surveyed 2,092 people aged 19-66 to help compile a list of the top 10 most liked and disliked brands on the market. Options covered a range of traditional commercial brands, internet and social media sites and personal brands. The survey reveals that of the options Google (1) is the most […]
Agents fail in fuel surcharge class action
Travel agents have failed in their long-running class action against Qantas for the non-payment of commission on fuel surcharges. But in a Federal Court ruling, the airline was found to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by including the levy under the “taxes, fees and charges” code. In a brief hearing yesterday, Justice Michael […]
