Scott Morrison rules out ‘game changer’ Covid tests that could slash quarantine to five days and kick-start international travel – but vows to have every Aussie vaccinated by October The Prime Minister said there is still doubts over the safety of the rapid testing Qantas CEO Alan Joyce it’s a ‘gamechanger’ that would allow travel … Read more
Taxpayers spent $17,600 on repairs for Scott Morrison’s $250M VIP jet ‘Shark One’ last year – including recolouring leather seats with pen ink on them The PM’s VIP jet cost $250m to convert from a Qantas A330 to KC-30A tanker It was rarely used in the last year but has racked up $17,600 in cabin … Read more
Qantas warns passengers about a VERY believable scam where fraudsters steal credit card details from holidaymakers – here’s what to look out for Elaborate scams involved credit card details of customers plus fake websites Scammers were illegally posing as members from Qantas’ Refund Team The iconic Australian airline tweeted the warnings on Tuesday afternoon By … Read more
Overseas holidays could start again in just six months as Qantas launches international flight bookings from July 2021 – hinting at a return to travel under some very strict conditions By Brittany Chain For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:57 GMT, 4 January 2021 | Updated: 08:57 GMT, 4 January 2021 Qantas has advertised international flights … Read more
Qantas flight attendant tests positive for Covid after flying into Darwin from Paris before boarding a domestic flight to Sydney – but authorities can’t figure out how he got the virus A Qantas crew member has tested positive after flying from Darwin to Sydney The man had crewed a Paris to Darwin repatriation flight which … Read more
Fruit pickers from Timor-Leste board a Qantas flight to Australia as they are flown in to harvest fruit amid a nationwide shortage Fruit pickers from Timor-Leste have boarded a Qantas plane to Australia Workers in face masks were seen waiting at Nicolau Lobato International Airport They are helping fill a critical labour shortage in the … Read more
Qantas boss Alan Joyce fears international travel will stay frozen until July 2021 at the EARLIEST – despite worldwide vaccine roll out Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce fears international travel on hold until July Flying kangaroo airline put out trading update hours after UK approved vaccine By Stephen Johnson, Economics Reporter For Daily Mail Australia … Read more
Qantas cuts another 2000 jobs as the airlines begins a major shake-up of its luggage handling in a bid to save $100million Airline Qantas is retrenching another 2,000 staff in a bid to save $100million By Stephen Johnson, Economics Reporter For Daily Mail Australia Published: 01:44 GMT, 30 November 2020 | Updated: 01:49 GMT, 30 … Read more
Qantas launches frequent flyer war with rival airlines including Virgin as it promises to fast-track customers to gold status – here’s how you can get free perks faster The national carrier is encouraging top-tier members of other airlines to switch Virgin Australia Gold and Platinum members can fast-track to Qantas Gold tier Air New Zealand and … Read more
Qantas and Jetstar add 1,200 extra return flights into Queensland from NSW and Victoria in the lead up to Christmas – as borders finally relax Qantas and Jetstar will offer 250 more flights from Sydney into QLD from Dec 1 A further 160 flights into Queensland will also be available from Melbourne Queensland will open its … Read more
Jetsetting Aussies will have to comply with strict new rules when international flights finally return to the skies post-coronavirus, Qantas boss Alan Joyce has warned. From anklet bracelets to DNA tests, sewage testing on planes and mandatory vaccinations, overseas travel will never be the same again. Mr Joyce revealed his airline will overhaul its terms … Read more
Cheaper fares than ever before, free snacks to go and in flight entertainment under review: What to expect from the new look ‘mid-market’ Virgin Australia Virgin Australia unveiled its new look, positioning itself as a mid-market airline Under changes, announced this week, fares will drop and free snacks scrapped Ends a decade-long arms race with … Read more
No Europe trips until the end of 2021: Extraordinary claims made by Qantas CEO as he says flights won’t restart until there is a vaccine By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:43 GMT, 15 November 2020 | Updated: 21:44 GMT, 15 November 2020 Qantas boss Alan Joyce believes international flights won’t resume until … Read more