Qantas News Page 24
Qantas/BA appoint Narayan for Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia
Qantas and British Airways have appointed Sriram Narayan as manager for Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, replacing Neil Ager who moved to Australia as British Airways regional commercial manager for south-west Pacific. Based in Thailand, Narayan will oversee both Qantas and British Airways for their key business strategies across Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia, together with the operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Qantas introduces premium boarding
Following feedback from its premium and top tier frequent fliers, Qantas has introduced a new premium boarding lane for premium customers across its major domestic ports.
Qantas welcomes Boeing Dreamliner to Sydney
Qantas has officially welcomed the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney during its first visit to Australia. With 50 Dreamliners on firm order, the Qantas Group is one of leading customers for the B787, with the aircraft vital to its continued growth.
American Airlines and Qantas launch joint agreement
American Airlines and Qantas Airways today welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s final approval of the airlines’ trans-Pacific joint business agreement (JBA), which will allow the carriers to coordinate services between the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Qantas flight forced to make emergency landing in Dubai
Engine trouble on a Qantas Airways-operated flight from Singapore to London has seen an Airbus A380 make an emergency landing in Dubai. Flight QF31 had 258 passengers on board, with four pilots and 21 cabin crew.
Qantas agrees to compensate passengers following cancellations
Qantas Airways has agreed to compensate passengers for all “reasonable losses” incurred as a result of the grounding of its fleet over the weekend. Chief executive Alan Joyce grounded all Qantas flights on Saturday, with almost 70,000 passengers affected as a result.
Qantas to resume all operations following Fair Work Australia decision
Fair Work Australia has ordered an end to the industrial dispute between unions and Qantas Airways which will see domestic and international flights return to the skies today. Qantas grounded all flights on Saturday, affecting some 70,000 travellers.
Qantas remains grounded for second day
Qantas flights remain grounded for a second day after management of the Australian carrier took the drastic measure of grounding all international and domestic flights following long running industrial disputes.
Qantas grounds all flights in response to industrial action
Australian carrier Qantas has grounded all international and domestic flights indefinitely due to an industrial dispute. The estimated financial impact of the action is $20 million per day as 108 aircraft will be grounded in 22 airports around the world.
Qantas engineers fail to strike on time, confusion reigns
Qantas has accused the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association of ruining has the travel plans of more than 11,000 passengers following the cancellation of a strike. The Australian flag-carrier was forced to cancel 40 flights, delay 24 flights by up to three and a half hours and bring forward 14 flights earlier today due to the planned four hour strikes this afternoon in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.
Qantas buys 110 aircraft for Asia expansion
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas Airways has finalised a contract to buy 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 78 A320neos.
3000 Qantas staff set to strike
Over 3000 Qantas baggage handlers, ground staff, catering and other employees are planning to take strike action that could disrupt flights for up to 48 hours, according to reports.