Qantas announces fleet expansion, boosts Network
Qantas has announced the acquisition of new aircraft across its Qantas domestic, Jetstar and Network businesses. The new aircraft, for delivery through to the end of fiscal year 2012-13, comprise: - Five leased 737-800s, and the extension of leases on... [Continue reading]
Qantas profitability on the rise
Despite the impacts of QF32 and a struggling international operation, Qantas has posted a strong improvement in profitability for the first half of the 2010-11 financial year, announcing a $417 million underlying profit before tax, up 56 per cent, on... [Continue reading]
Qantas deploys 747 on Sydney-Perth
Pre-empting the new competitive challenge from Virgin Blue’s forthcoming Airbus A330s, Qantas has announced it will deploy “internationally configured” widebody aircraft, including Boeing 747-400s, on its transcontinental services between... [Continue reading]
Qantas 767 freighter arrives
Qantas Freight Boeing 767-300F VH-EFR touched down in Sydney on February 12. Operated for Qantas Freight by Qantas subsidiary Express Freighters Australia, VH-EFR will be used for trans-Tasman services, replacing a wetleased ATI 767-200F. It is the first... [Continue reading]
Qantas ups domestic air fares: blames rising jet fuel prices
Qantas has announced it will increase domestic, regional and trans-Tasman air fares by up to five per cent, as the second part of its response to high oil and jet fuel prices. The airline cites rising average prices in both West Texas Intermediate Crude... [Continue reading]
Qantas teams up with Solazyme on biofuel
Qantas has announced a new joint venture with US based renewable energy company Solazyme, as it aims to investigate opportunities for algae-based biofuels. The arrangement will see Qantas and Solazyme work closely together over the next 12 months to... [Continue reading]
Qantas rubbishes AIPA claims as showdown looms
Qantas has rejected claims being made by the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) about shaky pilot job security as “completely unfounded”. AIPA has threatened industrial action amid heated negotiations with Qantas management over... [Continue reading]
Qantas ‘Regional Lounge’ announced for Gladstone
QantasLink has announced plans to open a new ‘Regional Lounge’ at Gladstone Airport. Subject to final approval from airport authorities, QantasLink executive manager Narendra Kumar said the new premium lounge would add to the regional airline’s... [Continue reading]
Qantas ups fuel surcharge
Qantas has announced a significant increase in its fuel surcharge for international services, its first fuel surcharge increase since January 2008, in response to rising fuel prices. “Fuel prices are a major issue. Crude oil prices are currently... [Continue reading]
Grand Prix markings for Qantas 747
Qantas Boeing 747-400 VH-OEB has been fitted with special markings to commemorate the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Qantas is the title sponsor for the race, to be held in Melbourne over March 24-27, and has also signed on Australian Formula 1 driver... [Continue reading]
Qantas to codeshare with Jetstar Asia
Qantas is to codeshare on 11 Jetstar Asia routes out of Singapore from April 1. Subject to regulatory approval, Qantas will codeshare on Jetstar Asia (including Valuair) services from Singapore to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka (via Taipei), Penang, Phuket,... [Continue reading]
