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The Flying (Roo) Doctor Service
Our mates at QantasLink have a group of aircraft engineers called the Flying Spanners. Think of them like the friendly mechanic who drives out to fix your car when you’ve broken down. Except these aircraft engineers will usually be flown into remote or regional destinations to get one of our planes back into service. Say […]
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AUSSIES ASKED TO NAME QANTAS’ NEW FLEET
Qantas is calling on Australians to suggest names for the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said the airline had a long standing tradition of naming aircraft for symbolic and sentimental reasons. “Reflecting the importance of the Dreamliner to the national carrier, we’re naming these eight aircraft after Australian […]
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Speed bumps in the sky – turbulence explained
Turbulence is one of the most talked about elements of flying among passengers. But for cabin crew and pilots, it’s simply part of the job and certainly not something to fear (provided you’re buckled up). That said, it can be uncomfortable. And it’s a leading cause of spilt drinks in-flight. So, a lot of effort […]
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QANTAS AND EL AL TO LAUNCH CODESHARE PARTNERSHIP
Australian and Israeli travellers are set to benefit from a new codeshare agreement between Qantas and EL AL, subject to government and regulatory approvals. Customers of both airlines will be able to book on select flights operated by the other, as well as earn and redeem frequent flyer points. The partnership focuses on linking Qantas’ […]
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Qantas launches chat bot concierge to give customers travel inspiration
Qantas has today launched Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger bot that gives customers personalised travel inspiration. The launch of the bot is part of Qantas’ strategy to give customers faster responses and more relevant information through easily accessible channels. Kristin Carlos, Qantas Head of Digital and Entertainment said Qantas Concierge will be an evolution of […]