Qantas will not be running any flights beyond Australia until July 2021
4 years, 7 months ago

Qantas will not be running any flights beyond Australia until July 2021

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Obviously, this result would have been very different without border closures – but they have been an important part of the public health response and we greatly appreciate the government’s support. “The industry will need that support while the closures remain in place.” The airline has made 6,000 staff redundant and will stand down thousands more “for a long time”. “We’ll be ready to take you as soon as borders re-open, with extra safety measures on-board.” Mr Joyce said: “Coming out of this crisis, we’ll be the only Australian airline that can fly long haul. In the full-year results, Qantas warns of a possible “sustained decline in consumer and business demand as part of a broader deterioration of economic conditions”.

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Qantas launches mega sale to over 60 Aussie destinations for 72 hours
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Qantas launches mega sale to over 60 Aussie destinations for 72 hours

Daily Mail  

Qantas has launched a mega 72-hour sale for flights to more than 60 destinations across Australia with airfares starting from as little as $109. The promotion applies for one-way tickets to Australia's capital cities including Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast. Other low cost airfares including flights from Sydney to the Gold Coast with tickets just $119 while flights from …

After Qantas lobbied against its Australian landing plan, Qatar goes the revenge route with Virgin deal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

After Qantas lobbied against its Australian landing plan, Qatar goes the revenge route with Virgin deal

ABC  

A year is a long time in politics, and long enough for the federal government to learn that Australia's one-time attachment to its national carrier has long passed. This time last year, Qatar Airways was officially knocked back from extra flights into the country "in the national interest" after some deftly handled persuasion from Qantas's then-hierarchy. For months, it has …

Major change coming to Qantas flights - and it's more bad news for some Aussie travellers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Major change coming to Qantas flights - and it's more bad news for some Aussie travellers

Daily Mail  

Qantas is overhauling its in-flight service for those who have special dietary requirements. The items that will now contain nuts are the diabetic meal, the non-vegetarian Hindu meal, the kosher meal, the Muslim meal, and the Jain vegetarian meal One disgruntled passenger told Daily Mail Australia the change to the gluten free meal will 'leave those with intolerances to both …

Major change coming to Qantas - and it's bad news for Aussies
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Major change coming to Qantas - and it's bad news for Aussies

Daily Mail  

Qantas has quietly increased fees for changing or cancelling bookings for domestic flights. The increase will affect flight changes for 'Red eDeal' economy tickets, name changes and cancellations for economy 'Flex' flights' and all changes and cancellations for premium economy 'Saver' tickets. Qantas also revealed the first change for a domestic flight purchased prior to October 9 will be subject …

Qantas launches huge sale with prices slashed on one million seats - and introduces two new routes on its budget airline Jetstar
9 months, 1 week ago

Qantas launches huge sale with prices slashed on one million seats - and introduces two new routes on its budget airline Jetstar

Daily Mail  

Qantas has announced a travel bonanza with airfares slashed and new routes launched for its low-cost airline Jetstar. The budget airline has launched a 24-hour sale blitz to celebrate the announcement while its parent company Qantas has slashed prices on one million domestic flights. Tickets for Jetstar flights between Cairns and Christchurch are starting from $229, with the discounted airfare …

Why Qantas is axing its only flights direct to mainland China - and what it means for travellers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Qantas is axing its only flights direct to mainland China - and what it means for travellers

Daily Mail  

Qantas has axed its only direct flights to mainland China due to lack of demand - but said it may reinstate the service at a later date. A network update issued on Tuesday said flights to Shanghai have been operating around half full, prompting the decision to use those A330s elsewhere. A Qantas update said flights to Shanghai have been …

This Australian airline sold tickets for cancelled flights, now paying a hefty fine of $79 million
10 months, 3 weeks ago

This Australian airline sold tickets for cancelled flights, now paying a hefty fine of $79 million

India TV News  

Qantas Airways agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars in compensation and a fine for selling tickets on thousands of cancelled flights, the airline and Australia’s consumer watchdog said on Monday. 86,000 customers affected Qantas agreed to settle the suit by paying an AU$100 million fine to the Australian government and a projected AU$20 million to more than 86,000 affected …

Qantas launches 72-hour Surprise Sale with cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Melbourne and more
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Qantas launches 72-hour Surprise Sale with cheap flights to Hamilton Island, Melbourne and more

Daily Mail  

Qantas has launched a massive sale with cheap flights across the country and prices starting as low as $105. The airline announced the launch of its 72-hour Surprise Sale on Tuesday offering great economy deals on 100 domestic routes. Hamilton Island is one of the destinations on the Qantas Surprise Sale The Qantas Surprise Sale fares are available on the …

'Qantas can't guarantee flights', airline says as it launches defence in ACCC 'ghost flights' case
1 year, 5 months ago

'Qantas can't guarantee flights', airline says as it launches defence in ACCC 'ghost flights' case

ABC  

Qantas could be fined hundreds of millions of dollars if found guilty of misleading customers by advertising thousands of "ghost flights" — flights that had already been cancelled — but the airline on Monday launched its legal defence arguing what it did was reasonable. In a media statement, Qantas said while it "fully accepts it let customers down during the …

The never-ending spin that protected Alan Joyce and Qantas from reality has started to unravel
1 year, 6 months ago

The never-ending spin that protected Alan Joyce and Qantas from reality has started to unravel

ABC  

Belated it may be but Alan Joyce's fall from grace is something to behold. Qantas backs down on travel credits Photo shows Close up of Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce speaking to the media at a press event. But amid all the scandal, backflips, controversy, apologies and admissions the airline's reputation had been "tarnished", Qantas's board last week proceeded with …

Qantas Airways' international flying to be twice as lucrative in post-Covid era
1 year, 10 months ago

Qantas Airways' international flying to be twice as lucrative in post-Covid era

Hindustan Times  

Qantas Airways Ltd. said international flying will be at least twice as lucrative in the post-Covid era, thanks to new income from marathon direct flights that crisscross the world and deep cost cuts during the pandemic. Qantas Airways' international flying to be twice as lucrative in post-Covid era In its first investor day in four years, the Australian airline on …

Why two-hour London to Sydney flights won’t actually happen by 2033
1 year, 10 months ago

Why two-hour London to Sydney flights won’t actually happen by 2033

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But we won’t be tonight, or on the same date in 2033 – despite assertions this week that it will …

Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as next CEO
1 year, 10 months ago

Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as next CEO

The Hindu  

Australian airline Qantas Group said Tuesday, May 2,2023 Chief Financial Officer Vanessa Hudson will become its next chief executive and managing director, replacing Alan Joyce in November. “There's not many female CEOs in the worldwide aviation industry and it's a credit to this country that a gay Irishman was appointed 15 years ago to be CEO of the company and …

Airlines are posting big profits after raising fares, cutting costs
2 years, 1 month ago

Airlines are posting big profits after raising fares, cutting costs

Live Mint  

A year ago, many airlines were still burning through cash as some countries were slow to remove coronavirus-related travel restrictions. British Airways-owner International Consolidated Airlines Group SA said Friday it was back in the black last year for the first time since the pandemic began. Delta Air Lines Inc. reaped higher revenues last year than it did in 2019 due …

Qantas profit predictions soar by $150m after tough year for travellers and airline boss Alan Joyce
2 years, 4 months ago

Qantas profit predictions soar by $150m after tough year for travellers and airline boss Alan Joyce

Daily Mail  

Qantas' profit expectations have soared by $150million for the first half of 2022-23 after a tumultuous year plagued by staff sackings, service delays and being dubbed one of Australia's worst companies. Airline boss Alan Joyce has copped recent backlash after it was revealed he'll pocket $4m in shares on top of his $2m-plus salary, despite travellers' outrage at service failures. …

Qantas upgrades profit forecast by $150 million off the back of booming travel
2 years, 4 months ago

Qantas upgrades profit forecast by $150 million off the back of booming travel

ABC  

Qantas has lifted its profit forecast for the December half by $150 million, saying limited capacity for international travel is seeing more Australians holiday at home. Key points: Qantas has issued another profit upgrade, a little over a month from a previous upgrade The airline now expects to make an underlying profit of between $1.35-1.45 billion for the current half-year …

11-hour stopover added to London-Australia flight due to Heathrow cap
2 years, 8 months ago

11-hour stopover added to London-Australia flight due to Heathrow cap

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas has been forced to make drastic changes to its flights heading to Australia due to …

Qantas cuts flights on domestic routes through to March 2023
2 years, 9 months ago

Qantas cuts flights on domestic routes through to March 2023

ABC  

Qantas will cut flights from some of its busiest Australian routes as it struggles to cope with the high cost of fuel and staffing shortages at airports. Key points: The change will impact domestic routes, not international flights Airports are struggling to secure enough workers after pandemic layoffs Jetstar boss Gareth Evans will step down in December this year The …

Qantas to suspend flights from Alice Springs to Perth from July
2 years, 9 months ago

Qantas to suspend flights from Alice Springs to Perth from July

ABC  

Qantas will suspend direct flights from Alice Springs to Perth from July 1 due to low passenger numbers. Key points: Tourism Central Australia says the national carrier has an obligation to remote and regional Australians Chief executive Danial Rochford says the move could impact corporate activity as well as tourism He is calling for more support for other operators providing …

The big problem with Qantas launching direct flights from London to Sydney
2 years, 10 months ago

The big problem with Qantas launching direct flights from London to Sydney

Daily Mail  

Questions have been raised over the practicality of non-stop long-haul flights from London to Perth following news this week of Qantas' plans for 19-hour non-stop flights between London and Sydney. Qantas has announced it will commence direct non-stop flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025, with a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of the monumental …

Qantas to launch London-Sydney nonstops in 2025
2 years, 10 months ago

Qantas to launch London-Sydney nonstops in 2025

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Qantas has announced an order for a dozen Airbus A350-1000 specially adapted jets that will be used for new nonstop …

Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to Sydney
2 years, 10 months ago

Qantas promises non-stop flights from London to Sydney

The Independent  

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Qantas announces plans for world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York
2 years, 10 months ago

Qantas announces plans for world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York

ABC  

Qantas has announced it will begin direct flights from Sydney to London and New York from 2025. Key points: Qantas' test flight from New York to Sydney in 2019 was completed in 19 hours and 16 minutes Cabins will be fitted with "wellness zones" for exercise The new fleet of A350-1000 are expected to reach Australia in 2025 The new …

Sydney to London in under 20 hours now possible with landmark Qantas and Airbus deal
2 years, 11 months ago

Sydney to London in under 20 hours now possible with landmark Qantas and Airbus deal

Daily Mail  

Qantas is set to announce a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of non-stop flights from Sydney to London as part of a wider deal with the European planemaker, according to sources. Qantas on Monday is set to announce a landmark order for Airbus A350-1000 jets capable of non-stop flights from Sydney to London The order will bring the …

Qantas to start first Sydney-Bengaluru flight from September
2 years, 11 months ago

Qantas to start first Sydney-Bengaluru flight from September

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: For the first time, Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney from September 14. Our new direct flights from Bengaluru to Sydney, combined with the proposed codeshare with IndiGo, have the potential to reshape the way many people travel between Australia and India.” Besides, Qantas will continue to operate up to five flights a week …

Fuming woman says Qantas kept her on hold for eight and a half hours
2 years, 11 months ago

Fuming woman says Qantas kept her on hold for eight and a half hours

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It was a two-hour meeting and we had the music playing in the background the whole time.” Several customers called …

Western Australia to open borders on 3 March after two years
3 years, 1 month ago

Western Australia to open borders on 3 March after two years

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s largest state is finally set to allow tourists, family visitors and business travellers in from …

Queenslanders may have to access international flights via Sydney and Melbourne
3 years, 4 months ago

Queenslanders may have to access international flights via Sydney and Melbourne

ABC  

Queenslanders cannot expect international flights to ramp up until future COVID-19 restrictions are made clearer and there is a firm deadline for quarantine-free travel, industry leaders say. Key points: The Palaszczuk government says quarantine-free travel will be permitted when the state hits 90 per cent COVID double dose Brisbane Airport Corporation says Melbourne and Sydney are priority routes for airlines …

Australian flagship carrier Qantas announces 500,000 bookings
3 years, 4 months ago

Australian flagship carrier Qantas announces 500,000 bookings

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s flagship carrier Qantas Airways said on Friday it had taken nearly 500,000 domestic bookings in the past two weeks as states begin to open their borders, compared with about 20,000 in a two-week period in August when much of the country was locked down. “Travel demand and confidence levels are high,” Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce said in a …

Qantas to fly Sydneysiders overseas from November 1, Virgin brings forward Fiji flights
3 years, 5 months ago

Qantas to fly Sydneysiders overseas from November 1, Virgin brings forward Fiji flights

ABC  

Qantas will bring forward its planned restart date for international flights to and from NSW by two weeks. Key points: Qantas will fly to London and LA from November 1 It will offer Singapore, Fiji and Vancouver flights on December 18 Virgin brought forward its Fiji flights to December 16 The new date is November 1, as opposed to the …

Qantas confirms Darwin as new transit hub for direct Australia-London flights set to resume in November
3 years, 5 months ago

Qantas confirms Darwin as new transit hub for direct Australia-London flights set to resume in November

ABC  

Qantas has confirmed it will operate its flagship direct Australia-to-London route via Darwin when international flights resume next month. Key points: Darwin will replace Perth as the transit point for Qantas' direct Sydney-London and Melbourne-London routes The flights will resume from November 14 with an expected travel time of 17 hours and 20 minutes Qantas says the change is temporary …

Qantas to resume flying from London in November
3 years, 6 months ago

Qantas to resume flying from London in November

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Qantas warned: “Once the Federal Government announces the exact date that Australia’s international borders will reopen in November, the …

Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight, delays Sydney, Melbourne flights amid border restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Qantas reroutes direct Perth to London flight, delays Sydney, Melbourne flights amid border restrictions

ABC  

Christmas reunions could be off the cards for some West Australians, after Qantas announced it would delay introducing more flights between Perth and both Sydney and Melbourne due to WA’s border restrictions. Qantas said it would continue to conduct return flights between Perth and both Melbourne and Sydney five times a week to maintain "minimum connections" for those who are …

Qantas forgets its outback Queensland roots with Charleville flight schedule, mayor says
3 years, 7 months ago

Qantas forgets its outback Queensland roots with Charleville flight schedule, mayor says

ABC  

A regional Queensland mayor is calling on Qantas boss Alan Joyce to visit his town to see the "disappointing" effect that flight cuts are having on health services and businesses. Key points: Charleville's pre-pandemic daily flights have still not been restored Four flights have been brought back incrementally over 18 months Mayor says "poor form" from Qantas is affecting access …

Qantas loss remains large even before Sydney lockdown, Flight Centre eyes return to profit
3 years, 7 months ago

Qantas loss remains large even before Sydney lockdown, Flight Centre eyes return to profit

ABC  

Qantas has posted another massive COVID-related loss, but is optimistic international travel will resume before Christmas. Key points: Qantas posts a $1.73 billion loss, slightly down on last year's near-$2 billion loss The airline hopes to resume flights to several key international destinations before Christmas Flight Centre also reported a smaller loss than last year, thanks to the resumption of …

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says slow vaccine rollout could push international travel back into 2022
3 years, 10 months ago

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says slow vaccine rollout could push international travel back into 2022

ABC  

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has called on the federal government to convince more Australians to get vaccinated, warning the nation risks being "left behind" and will not be able to reopen its borders by the end of the year if there is a slow vaccination roll-out. Key points: Qantas boss Alan Joyce is worried about the slow roll-out of …

Qantas pushes back all international flights from Australia until DECEMBER
3 years, 10 months ago

Qantas pushes back all international flights from Australia until DECEMBER

Daily Mail  

Qantas won't be resuming international flights until December at the earliest, after previously suggesting it would be catering to travel bubbles in October. Qantas announced it won't be resuming international flights until December at the earliest after previously suggesting it would be catering to travel bubbles in October Australia's borders to the outside world will remain virtually shut through to …

Australia and New Zealand to open ‘travel bubble’
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia and New Zealand to open ‘travel bubble’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After more than a year of being unable to leave their home country, Australians will soon …

Australia return recedes as Qantas postpones flights by four months
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia return recedes as Qantas postpones flights by four months

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The working assumption for international travel to restart has moved to the end October 2021,” the airline said in a …

Qantas expects to start international flights in October
4 years, 1 month ago

Qantas expects to start international flights in October

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas Airways does not expect …

Qantas hopes to be flying internationally in October, but analyst warns US, UK may be off limits until 2023
4 years, 1 month ago

Qantas hopes to be flying internationally in October, but analyst warns US, UK may be off limits until 2023

ABC  

Qantas has posted a $1.08 billion half-year loss, following a dramatic $6.9 billion plunge in revenue due to continued travel restrictions. Key points: Qantas is expecting international travel to resume by the end of October once Australia's vaccine rollout is complete The airline is hopeful of achieving 80 per cent of pre-pandemic domestic capacity by the end of June Qantas …

Australia’s Qantas delays target date for international flights
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia’s Qantas delays target date for international flights

Al Jazeera  

The airline now says it is aiming to resume international flights in October, as it reported a 75 percent plunge in revenue. The airline grounded its international fleet last March and a domestic recovery has been hampered by state border closures, leading to a 75 percent fall in revenue to 2.33 billion Australian dollars in the six months to December …

Qantas to Resume International Flight Operations From July 1, Bookings Open Now
4 years, 2 months ago

Qantas to Resume International Flight Operations From July 1, Bookings Open Now

News 18  

Australian flag carrier Qantas has resumed bookings for international flights which will begin from July 1, in a promising sign that overseas travel might return sooner than expected. The airline started taking bookings for almost all flights across its international network late Tuesday with a few exceptions including New York, Fiji and Santiago, reports Xinhua news agency. “Recently we have …

Qantas flights to US, UK unlikely to go ahead by July, experts say
4 years, 2 months ago

Qantas flights to US, UK unlikely to go ahead by July, experts say

ABC  

Travellers shouldn't bank on a flight to London in the next six months, analysts say, despite Qantas bringing forward its international bookings. Key points: Aviation experts say Qantas opening up flights to the US and UK is a bid to stay competitive Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack slammed Qantas's move and said the Government would make any decisions regarding international …

Qantas to only accept passengers who have had coronavirus vaccine
4 years, 4 months ago

Qantas to only accept passengers who have had coronavirus vaccine

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If the vaccines being touted now prove to be successful, Mr Joyce anticipates international flights to and from Australia could …

Qantas drops UK-Australia flights until October 2021
4 years, 4 months ago

Qantas drops UK-Australia flights until October 2021

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s national airline has pushed back the resumption of scheduled flights to and from the UK …

Qantas launches new scenic flight after sell-out ‘flight to nowhere’
4 years, 5 months ago

Qantas launches new scenic flight after sell-out ‘flight to nowhere’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas has launched a new scenic flight package after its “flight to nowhere” earlier this month …

Qantas to chase new Asian routes, with flights to UK and United States unlikely for another year
4 years, 5 months ago

Qantas to chase new Asian routes, with flights to UK and United States unlikely for another year

ABC  

Australians are unlikely to fly to the United States or UK on Qantas for another year, with its chief executive outlining that this could "potentially" happen "by the end of 2021". "For some of our big destination like the United States and the UK, it's going to need a vaccine given the high prevalence of the virus in both of …

Qantas is operating special charter flights to take Australians home
4 years, 5 months ago

Qantas is operating special charter flights to take Australians home

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In March, Qantas operated the first nonstop flight from Darwin to London Heathrow to repatriate British …

Qantas ‘flight to nowhere’ sells out in 10 minutes
4 years, 6 months ago

Qantas ‘flight to nowhere’ sells out in 10 minutes

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Qantas’s “flight to nowhere” is one of the fastest-selling in the airline’s history, with all tickets …

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