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Crocodile escapes on Qantas flight
We have already had Snakes on a Plane, now Australian flag-carrier Qantas has gone one better with the release of a crocodile on a flight. Baggage handlers discovered the animal while unloading a flight from Brisbane at Melbourne Airport earlier.
Qantas to launch Boeing Onboard Performance Tool for iPad
Boeing has confirmed Qantas will be the launch customer for the Boeing Onboard Performance Tool for iPad. The Onboard Performance Tool gives pilots the ideal speeds and engine settings for any aircraft, in any weather, on any runway.
Qantas seeks return to black with Emirates deal
Australian flag-carrier Qantas has announced a new global aviation partnership with Emirates designed to give customers a seamless Australian and international network. Under the agreement, signed this morning by Emirates president Tim Clark and Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce, Qantas will move its hub for European flights to Dubai and enter an extensive commercial relationship with Emirates.
Qantas cancels order for 35 Boeing Dreamliners
Qantas Group has cancelled orders for 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as part of its five year turnaround plan, which will see its Boeing delivery schedule being totally restructured.
Qantas to refresh interiors on B767s
Qantas will refresh 16 Boeing 767 (B767) aircraft with new interiors and individual in-flight entertainment as part of wider investment in the domestic customer experience.
Qantas to offer daily Gold Coast service
After a four-year absence Qantas, Australia’s premium airline, has announced that it will resume daily services between Sydney and the Gold Coast in order to meet the growing demand for leisure and business travel in the region. Following continual analysis of the network, from late October Qantas will commence three daily return services between the Gold Coast and Sydney using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Man on hold to Qantas for 15 hours
A man has claimed he was put on hold by Qantas Airlines for a total of 15 hours, while trying to confirm travel plans on the phone.
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.