Author
Adam is a journalist who has worked for more than 40 media brands in the UK and Australia. Today, he mostly writes about aviation, space and defence.
Current Qantas captain Gary Criddle, 72, had an extraordinary career that saw him fly 747s and A380s for the Flying Kangaroo, but also fly for the RAAF and RAN, as well as being part of the Roulettes display team.
The aerospace giant’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, appeared to commit to the commercial crew program, arguing that it wouldn’t be “a viable option” to walk away from so-called fixed-price programs.
In an opening address to the airline’s AGM, John Mullen acknowledged that 2023 was a “very difficult year” but insisted the difficulties and reputational damage are being “comprehensively addressed”.
Launched on international earlier in July, there are four times as many ‘Classic Plus’ seats available compared to the original ‘Classic Rewards’ seats. However, Plus seats usually cost more and their point prices can vary depending on how in-demand they are.
The 137-seater A220s are gradually replacing QantasLink’s ageing Boeing 717 fleet, and offer a greater range and better fuel efficiency as well as cabin improvements including larger windows, more overhead locker space, and more comfortable economy seating compared to the older model.
In a statement released on Monday outlining its results, the airline also revealed its Velocity Frequent Flyer revenue lifted by almost a quarter but significantly didn’t reveal details of its overall profit, despite previously announcing a gain of $236 million for the first half of FY24.
iscover
