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QANTAS GROUP TARGETS DOMESTIC GROWTH WITH ALLIANCE AIRLINES CAPACITY DEAL
Deal with Alliance Airlines to provide capacity using recently acquired Embraer E190s aircraft from mid-2021. The E190 offers right range and size to better service routes linking regional centres with smaller capital cities. Flexibility to increase or decrease capacity provided by Alliance depending on market conditions. Opportunity for Qantas Group crew to fly E190s with […]
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ALL ABOARD – BOOK PREMIUM RAIL TRAVEL WITH QANTAS POINTS
Qantas Frequent Flyers can now earn and use points on premium train trips around Australia including The Ghan, Indian Pacific and the Great Southern – marking the first time Classic Reward Seats have been offered on the ground. From today, members can use points to book Classic Rail Reward seats or earn 1 point per […]
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POSSIBLE INTERSTATE MOVE FOR NATIONAL CARRIER HQ AS IT CONSOLIDATES PROPERTY FOOTPRINT
Group-wide property review of its rented space, particularly corporate offices. Some aviation facilities may move if opportunities to consolidate on-shore. Part of the Group’s overall ‘reset’ and recovery plan in response to COVID crisis. Expression of interest process for state governments The Qantas Group is reviewing the location of its key facilities as part of […]
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QANTAS FAREWELLS “QUEEN OF THE SKIES”
THE LAST PLANE OUT OF SYDNEY’S ALMOST GONE Qantas will today mark the end of an era with the departure of the national carrier’s last Boeing 747 jumbo jet. The final 747-400 in the fleet (registration VH-OEJ) will depart Sydney at 2pm as flight number QF7474, bringing to an end five decades of history-making moments […]
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QANTAS GROUP OUTLINES CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE IMPACT OF CORONAVIRUS-RELATED NETWORK CUTS
Qantas and Jetstar to suspend scheduled international flights from late March, following latest government travel advice; some ongoing ad hoc services possible. 60 per cent reduction to domestic flights, focused on cutting frequency. Two-thirds of employees to be temporarily stood down to preserve as many jobs as possible longer term. Payment of $201 million shareholder […]