Qantas News
Qantas to offer direct service to Uluru from Darwin
Shaving hours off journey times for inbound Asian and European travellers, Qantas’ new twice-weekly 737-800 year-round service between Darwin International Airport and Uluru commenced today.
Rising fuel prices drive down profits at Qantas Group
Qantas Group has delivered underlying profit before tax of A$780 million, down A$179 million on the record figure recorded last year. The figure comes despite a A$416 million, or 27 per cent, increase in fuel bills at the Australian flag-carrier.
Qantas uses virtual reality to prepare new Singapore lounge
Qantas is using virtual reality in the development of its new First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport, which is set to open at the end of 2019.
Travelport expands distribution partnership with Qantas
Travelport has strengthened its partnership with Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, with a new agreement that includes a commitment to continued collaboration on the future of distribution.
Amadeus expands distribution agreement with Qantas
Amadeus has signed a new distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, that includes a private channel. The private channel will be known as the Qantas Channel and will come into effect on in August.
Pritchard to lead Qantas in UK and Europe
Pritchard joins the team in London at an exciting time, as the airline prepares to celebrate its centenary in 2020 and progresses Project Sunrise – Qantas’ plans to fly non-stop between London and the East Coast of Australia in 2022.
Swiss-Belhotel International signs Qantas partnership
Under this enticing offer, Qantas Frequent Flyer members can now earn three Qantas Points for every Australian dollar spent at Swiss-Belhotel International’s hotels in Australia.
Joyce appointed oneworld chairman as Vauramo departs
The governing board of the oneworld global airline alliance has nominated Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce to serve as its chairman for the next two years.
Qantas reports record financial results, rewards shareholders and employees
Qantas Group has reported an underlying profit before tax of $1.6 billion for the 2018 financial year – a record for the national carrier. Qantas chief executive, Alan Joyce, said the record profit reflected a strong market as well as the benefits of ongoing work to improve the business and build long-term shareholder value.
Qantas joins Amadeus NDC-X program
Qantas has become the latest airline to join the Amadeus NDC-X program. Amadeus will connect to the Qantas Distribution Platform and deliver NDC content to travel sellers.
Air France and Qantas renew partnership
Qantas and Air France customers will now have more options to travel between Europe and Australia via Asia following a renewed codeshare agreement between the two carriers.
Qantas launches new technology platform to trade partners
Qantas has launched a new technology platform to enhance the airline retailing, booking and servicing capabilities for its trade partners and deliver a more personalised experience for customers.