Qantas to increase flights from Perth to Western Australia

Qantas announced this week that it would increase capacity between Perth and the Western Australian mining and resource destinations of Karratha, Paraburdoo and Port Hedland from later this month.

Qantas Regional General Manager Western Australia, Mr Ian Gay, said the additional services were a response to increased demand from the mining and energy sectors, and would [...]

Qantas boosts flights to Perth

Qantas has revealed that it intends to run a greater number of services between the coastal city and the towns of Karratha, Paraburdoo and Port Hedland.
The carrier will also expand its Perth-based fleet to 11 aircraft, offering a greater capacity from the city.

Ian Gay, Qantas regional general manager Western Australia, also stated that the company [...]

Qantas terminal at Perth’s domestic airport closed after apparent bomb scare

Hundreds of passengers were evacuated at 10am following the discovery of four suspicious, liquid-filled packages found inside a bag during a standard screening procedure, PerthNow reports.

Police said the suspicious-looking package was found on an Emirates flight from Dubai.
The package was destined for a connecting Qantas flight to Sydney before it was picked up.
A man in [...]

The Qantas question: was Dixon sacked?

Here’s the question a Qantas shareholder at the company’s AGM in Perth today might want to ask: Was Geoff Dixon sacked, or is the board incompetent?
There’s nothing novel about the use of euphemisms when boards part ways with their CEOs, as so many so often do. Among the favourite phrases from the Cliches Handbook are [...]

Qantas shareholders gear up for AGM in Perth

QANTAS shareholders are expected to revolt over former chief executive Geoff Dixon’s $10.7 million final payout at today’s annual general meeting in Perth.
Despite an 88 per cent plunge in profit to $117 million last financial year, Mr Dixon remained one of the world’s highest-paid airline executives.
His $10.7 million final payment included a base pay of [...]