Turkish Airlines is eyeing non-stop services from Istanbul to Sydney starting next year. The service, which would be among the longest non-stop commercial flights in the world, would make Turkish the only carrier operating directly from Europe to Australia. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading
Qantas has reached a new enterprise bargaining agreement with its international cabin crew. The airline did not disclose details of the three-and-a-half year deal but said Qantas continues to offer “very competitive pay and employment conditions.” This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of
Emirates president and CEO Tim Clark has described the process of executing his airline’s new alliance with Qantas, which comes into place on March 31, as a “Herculean task”. Speaking in Sydney on Sunday before the departure of the inaugural Qantas QF1 service to London to operate via Dubai, Clark explained there were ” literally hundreds
A formation flight by Qantas and Emirates Airbus A380s over Sydney Harbour on Sunday has marked the formal commencement of the two airlines’ ground breaking alliance partnership. A Qantas and an Emirates A380 (VH-OQJ and A6-EDY) flew over the harbour at about 1,500ft at about 10.30am. Qantas says it was the first time two airline operated
Virgin Australia’s domestic pilots have voted to approve a new enterprise agreement that will give them pay raises of up to 28 per cent. The deal brings to a close nearly 18 months of protracted negotiations and will bring pilots’ pay at Virgin closer to rival Qantas. Under the deal, pilots will see their pay
The landmark alliance between Qantas and Emirates has received final approval from Australia’s competition watchdog five days before the tie-up is due to take effect. In a ruling released today, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said it was satisfied the alliance would result in “material, but not substantial” benefits to consumers. This content