Qantas News
Qantas reshapes UK leadership team
Qantas Airways has announced the appointment of a new regional general manager for the UK & Ireland, Eric Jelinek. Eric recently commenced the role after a transition from Sydney where he was based for his most recent role at Qantas as head of in-flight services.
Qantas in talks with Emirates over alliance
Qantas confirmed it is in discussions with other airlines including Emirates about “potential alliances”.
Qantas confirms talks over possible alliances
Australian flag-carrier Qantas has admitted for the first time it is in talks with a number of rivals about “potential alliances”. Dubai-based Emirates Airline has been mooted as a possible partner for the struggling carrier, which is seeking to return to profit by overhauling services.
Qatar rolls out television advertisement
Qantas is rolling out the next phase of its advertising campaign including a television commercial following a successful teaser campaign and featuring music by Australian artist Daniel Johns.
Qantas to add more Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Qantas will increase the frequency of its services between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to daily services from July 1, 2012.
Emirates eyes Australia growth with Qantas
Emirates Airline boss has confirmed the Middle Eastern airline is examining a commercial arrangement with Qantas as it looks to grow its business in Australia.
Qantas warns on potential losses
The Qantas Group has said it expects to report an underlying profit before tax in the range of $50-$100 million for the financial year ending June 30th 2012, buoyed by domestic earnings. However, Qantas International is expected to report an earnings before interest and tax loss of over $450 million in 2011/12 compared with $216 million in 2010/11.
Qantas Group outlines restructuring plans
The Qantas Group has announced a restructure of the Qantas Airlines business and changes to its executive team as it enters the next phase of the five-year transformation plan launched in August 2011. After being restructured over the coming months, Qantas International and Qantas Domestic – currently combined as ‘Qantas Airlines’ – will be formally managed as two distinct businesses.
Qantas to bring Lions tour Down Under
The British & Irish Lions are pleased to announce that Qantas, Australia’s premium airline, has been appointed as Official Airline for their tour to Australia in 2013. The partnership will make history as the 2013 Lions squad and coaching staff are flown to Hong Kong for The Lions’ first match in the Far East against the Barbarians.
Qantas steps up domestic capacity
The Qantas Group is planning to increase capacity on domestic Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink routes during 2012/13 to strengthen its network in the business and leisure markets.
Qantas makes changes to international checked baggage policy
Qantas will introduce changes to its international checked baggage policy next month, moving from a weight system to a piece and weight system. The changes provide customers with a simplified policy and better alignment with the Qantas domestic checked baggage policy, which changed in June 2011 to a piece and weight-based system.
Qantas offers new flights to Santiago
The inaugural Qantas flight from Sydney to Santiago has departed from Australia, opening up new travel opportunities between the country and South America. Qantas will offer three return services a week on the Sydney-Santiago route (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday), operated by a Boeing 747 that has been refurbished with award-winning A380-style cabins, seats and in-flight entertainment.