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Qantas Announces Network Improvments as part of Asia Strategy

Qantas has announced a series of improvements to its international network, as part of a phased approach aimed at delivering the best offering of any airline flying between Australia and Asia. The improvements – the first of which take effect from 31 March 2013 – will be rolled out in four phases and go towards […]

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Qantas to Focus on Domestic Growth by New Orders

The Qantas Group announced an update to its fleet plan to capitalise on growth in Australian domestic markets. Qantas will lease an additional five Boeing 717 aircraft and purchase three Bombardier Q400 aircraft, due to start arriving from the second half of 2013. Qantas Group Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said the new aircraft would […]

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Qantas Welcomes Interim Authorisation for Emirates Partnership

Qantas has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decision to grant interim authorisation for the proposed Qantas and Emirates partnership. The partnership still remains subject to final authorisation from the ACCC, a decision which is expected in March. Chief Executive Officer of the Qantas Group, Alan Joyce, said interim authorisation would enable the two airlines to […]

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Miranda Kerr Test Drives New Chauffeur Service

Qantas ambassador Miranda Kerr has stepped out in Los Angeles to help promote the airline’s upcoming Chauffeur Drive service. Chauffeur Drive will be offered to Qantas travellers as part of its global airline partnership with Emirates from April 2013, and to other Qantas long-haul destinations from mid-2013. Passengers will be collected in a luxury vehicle and driven […]

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Keith Urban Shines at the Qantas Spirit of Australia Party

Keith Urban was the guest of honour at the Qantas Spirit of Australia Party in Los Angeles on Wednesday 9 January. The Qantas Spirit of Australia party, part of G’Day USA, is an annual event which promotes travel to Australia and celebrates Australian success in the United States. Qantas International Chief Executive Officer Simon Hickey said the […]