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Qantas signs China sales partnership with Fliggy
Travellers are set to benefit from a new agreement between Qantas and Alibaba Group’s online travel service platform, Fliggy, which will allow customers to book the airline’s flights directly on the site.
Qantas chatbot launches on Facebook
Qantas has launched Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger bot that gives customers in the United Kingdom personalised travel inspiration.
Qantas Concierge chatbot launches on Facebook Messenger
Qantas has launched Qantas Concierge, a Facebook Messenger bot that gives customers in the United Kingdom personalised travel inspiration. Following a successful roll-out in Australia in February, the launch of the bot in the UK forms part of Qantas’ strategy to give customers faster responses and more relevant information through easily accessible channels.
IATA AGM 2017: Sydney selected to host 2018 event
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Qantas will host the 74th IATA annual general meeting and World Air Transport Summit.
Qantas adds digital boarding passes on Tasman journeys
Qantas has introduced mobile check-in and digital boarding passes for customers travelling between Australia and New Zealand, the first step towards more seamless travel across the Tasman. The technology is being rolled out as part of the airline’s strategy to speed up the journey through the airport for customers travelling internationally.
Qantas unveils plans for international wing at Perth airport
Qantas customers are set to benefit from smoother connections and improved facilities at Perth Airport with construction to begin on a new integrated domestic and international passenger hub. A new international wing, will be located within the existing T3/T4 area.
Qantas releases first tickets for new Kangaroo route
Travellers can now book non-stop flights from Europe to Australia for the first time, with tickets for Qantas’ London-Perth route going on sale. Daily flights on the history-making route begin in March next year and form part of a new London-Perth-Melbourne return service.
Qantas unveils new range of curated amenity kits
Qantas has teamed up with some of Australia’s leading artists, photographers and digital influencers to feature their work on the airline’s international business class amenity kits.
Qantas prepares to switch on in-flight Wi-Fi
Qantas has switched on in-flight Wi-Fi for customers travelling on board its internet-capable Boeing 737-800, offering fast, free connectivity on Australian domestic flights.
Qantas beats financial guidance for second half of 2016
Qantas today reported an underlying profit before tax of $852 million and a statutory profit before tax of $715 million for the six months ended December 31st, 2016. The underlying result was down 7.5 per cent compared with the prior corresponding period, but above the guidance range provided in October last year.
Qantas and Western Australia leverage Perth-London service
Qantas and Tourism Western Australia have lifted the value of their tourism marketing partnership to $12.9 million to maximise the benefits of the national carrier’s Perth to London service.
Qantas opens $30m engineering facility at Los Angeles International
Qantas has unveiled its new engineering facility at Los Angeles International Airport, an investment of more than US$30 million. It is one of the largest commercial hangars in North America and the first specifically designed to accommodate the Airbus A380.