Qantas has this morning notified around 2000 employees that it will move to outsource ground handling operations at 10 airports across Australia as it works to recover from the COVID crisis. In August, the airline announced its reasons for needing to restructure its ground handling operations, which includes baggage handling and aircraft cleaning, and commenced […]

Frequent flyers of other airline loyalty programs invited to fast track their status Exclusive offer includes 90 days complimentary lounge access Follows surge in demand for people asking to switch programs Sydney, Thursday 26 November 2020: Qantas Frequent Flyer is offering top tier members of other airline loyalty programs the opportunity to fast track their […]

Qantas will recommence direct flights from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast following the announcement of the border opening between Queensland and Victoria. From 17 December, the flying kangaroo will operate a daily service with passengers arriving on the Sunshine Coast at lunchtime. The seasonal service will run to 31 January 2021 and will be the […]

Qantas and Jetstar will operate more than 1200 extra return flights into the Sunshine State from New South Wales and Victoria in the lead up to Christmas, following the decision by the Queensland Government to lift border restrictions. From 1 December, the two airlines will operate more than 250 return flights per week across seven […]

Qantas today operated its first flight between Mildura and Sydney, coinciding with the opening of the New South Wales border to Victoria. The route was originally scheduled to start in March but was delayed due to COVID-19 and travel restrictions. QF1402 will depart Mildura this afternoon, marked by celebrations for customers at the gate and […]