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Qantas steps up flights to Europe as travellers scramble for options amid Iran war
The airline taps into strong demand for tickets after the war in the Middle East has led to thousands of flight cancellations by airlines using the Persian Gulf as a transit hub.
- Chris Zappone
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Qantas’ turbulence shows why Warren Buffett was wary of investing in airlines
Investors in airlines around the world are bracing as they attempt to assess the earnings carnage of the war in the Middle East.
- Elizabeth Knight
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Jetstar cuts Australia-New Zealand flights amid oil price shock
The airline said 12 per cent of scheduled services – including Auckland-Sydney and Auckland-Brisbane flights – have been cut, a move described as “temporary”.
- Chris Zappone
Singapore Airlines locks in flights to Sydney’s new airport despite fuel crisis
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday for Singapore Airlines’ first flights to Western Sydney Airport in November, while other carriers could be landing weeks earlier.
- Matt O'Sullivan
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Jetstar flyers booted from Qantas lounge in rule change
The change brings an end to the era of easy Qantas lounge access for customers of the low-cost carrier.
- Chris Zappone
Australia’s jet fuel supply is safe for now, but a price crunch is in the pipeline
China, which is the nation’s biggest supplier of jet fuel, has flagged plans to restrict fuel exports amid disruptions as result from the Iran war.
- Chris Zappone and Lisa Visentin
Qantas boss says AI can help more planes run on time
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson says most of the airline’s staff perform roles that can’t be replaced by technology, but it can use AI to become more reliable.
- Chris Zappone
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Qantas to pay $105m after class action over cancelled COVID flights
Hundreds of thousands of customers are expected to receive compensation, stemming from when Qantas gave customers restricted flight credits instead of cash refunds as COVID halted the aviation sector.
- Chris Zappone
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The ghost of Alan Joyce is still haunting Qantas
Friday’s $105 million settlement brings to roughly $340 million the fines, penalties and compensation it has chalked up thanks to actions under Alan Joyce’s regime.
- Elizabeth Knight
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Qantas expects ‘seven-year shocks’. Trump has accelerated the timeline
At Qantas HQ in Mascot, a team is gaming out Iran war scenarios and potential responses, but the airline won’t be able to dodge a hit on its profits.
- Elizabeth Knight