Posts tagged with the keyword: ‘Airline’

Airline Qantas to title sponsor Australian GP

Airline Qantas to title sponsor Australian GP

Qantas has been named as the new title sponsor for the Australian Grand Prix.

In the wake of ING’s departure from the sport, it was feared that the Melbourne race would not locate a funding replacement for the Dutch bank.
The 2009 race at Albert Park recorded a controversial $40m loss.
“We greatly value the involvement of all [...]

Airline strike may affect Brisbane travellers: Qantas

Airline strike may affect Brisbane travellers: Qantas

Hundreds of passengers booked on flights to the United Kingdom from Brisbane over Christmas may be affected by the planned British Airways strike, Qantas says.
BA cabin crew, protesting company restructuring and job losses, have voted in favour of a 12 -day strike from December 22 that would threaten to ruin holiday season travel plans and [...]

Qantas pilots stood down over landing gear incident

Qantas pilots stood down over landing gear incident

Two flights by Qantas-owned airlines are under investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau after separate safety incidents.
Two Qantas pilots have been stood down following an incident at Sydney Airport in which they failed to lower their plane’s landing gear as it approached the runway.
The incident, confirmed by the airline today, occurred on a [...]

I still call Australia’s schools … shocking: pupils spoof Qantas ad

I still call Australia’s schools … shocking: pupils spoof Qantas ad

A group of year 12 students have pierced the debate about the state of NSW’s public schools in the way they know best – by uploading an edgy spoof of an iconic Australian TV ad to YouTube.
The Killara High School students bemoan the growing number of portable classrooms and their flood-prone playground in a [...]

Qantas, Rex in coastal stoush

Qantas, Rex in coastal stoush

An arm wrestle between airlines may test predatory pricing laws, writes Clive Dorman.
Strengthened Australian laws controlling competitive behaviour may be tested in north Queensland as independent regional airline Rex tries to establish its first scheduled service outside the southern states.
Rex this week began flying between Townsville and Mackay in a move that has triggered an [...]

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Qantas defends Dixon’s pay

Qantas defends Dixon’s pay

Qantas Airways Ltd says a contentious $3 million payment as part of former CEO Geoff Dixon’s $10.7 million salary package was a contractual obligation.
Mr Dixon stood down from the role on November 28 last year but stayed on to the end of March as a consultant.
Chairman Leigh Clifford told shareholders at the national carrier’s annual [...]

Ariana – Afghan Airlines

Ariana – Afghan Airlines

Ariana Afghan Airlines Co. Ltd. is the oldest and the national airline of Afghanistan, and is currently the largest Afghan airline, headquartered in Kabul The airline operates domestic and international passenger services.
It is wholly-owned by the Afghan government, with its main base in Kabul International Airport.
The airline is on the List of air carriers banned in [...]

Stock soars but Qantas still on low flight path

Stock soars but Qantas still on low flight path

QANTAS continues to suffer from a deterioration in trading conditions, forcing it to lower fares further from what are already rock-bottom levels to stimulate demand for travel.
In the midst of the worst downturn of the jet age, the airline yesterday released its latest monthly figures that show yields – or average fares – were again [...]

Qantas IT workers move to IBM

Qantas IT workers move to IBM

IBM says it has received a “positive response” from the 178 employment offers made to Qantas IT project delivery staff.
Qantas employees are being courted as part of a seven-year outsourcing deal with IBM that’s valued at up to $200 million.
The deadline to accept the offer was September 30.
“There’s been a positive response from across the [...]