Late September delivery for first Jetstar 787
Jetstar will take delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 in late September and a total of three 787s by the end of the year, Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce has said. Speaking on Monday at a ceremony at Boeing Aerostructures Australia’s Fishermen’s Bend,... [Continue reading]
Upgraded 717s to centre on Canberra
QantasLink will upgrade the interiors of the five additional Boeing 717s announced in January to include business class and inflight entertainment ahead of the aircraft’s introduction on Canberra services. QantasLink executive manager John Gissing said... [Continue reading]
NZ approval for QF-EK alliance on the trans-Tasman
Qantas and Emirates have received approval for the last major element of their strategic alliance, with New Zealand’s Transport Minister authorising coordination of fares and schedules on trans-Tasman routes. In approving the arrangement, Minister Gerry... [Continue reading]
Qantas serves it up on trans-continental flights
As competition on domestic routes hots up, so too does the inflight dining experience for some Qantas passengers on flights between the eastern seaboard and Perth. Business class passengers will be treated to an international-standard a la carte menu... [Continue reading]
Qantas launches new app
Qantas has launched a new iPhone app – Qantas Airways – that lets customers book flights and hotel, view their frequent flyer points and check-in. This is the first interactive app launched by the airline, which Qantas Domestic CEO Lyell Strambi... [Continue reading]
Qantas continues Olympic team sponsorship
Qantas has extended its longstanding partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. Under the renewed agreement, Qantas will provide airline travel for Australian Olympic teams for the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014 and the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. “We’re... [Continue reading]
Early successes in the “immense” transformation of Qantas
In a significant speech to the finance community, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has taken the opportunity to review the airline’s transformation in what he described as an “immense” achievement, while remaining cautious about costs and full-year results. “The... [Continue reading]
Major investment in Darwin Airport welcomed by Qantas, Virgin
The operators of Darwin Airport will invest up to $75 million to upgrade its terminal facilities, a move welcomed by the major airlines as domestic and international competition hots up. The project will see three new aircraft parking bays, some 11,000... [Continue reading]
747F for Qantas Freight
Qantas will lease a Boeing 747-400ERF to replace an older Boeing 747-400F freighter that is currently operated for it by an external provider. To be branded in the distinctive new Qantas Freight livery, the 747-400ERF is expected to enter service by the... [Continue reading]
Qantas, NSW government sign tourism deal
Qantas and the NSW Government have announced a new $30 million partnership to promote Sydney and regional NSW to the world, marking the largest tourism and major events marketing partnership in the state’s history. The deal will see the NSW government... [Continue reading]
QantasLink moves to Terminal 3 in Sydney
QantasLink will transfer its operations to Terminal 3 – the main Qantas domestic terminal – in Sydney during the second half of 2013. The change will greatly improve flight connections and amenity for passengers. A new dedicated lounge for QantasLInk... [Continue reading]
