The Latest Breaking News from Qantas Group

Travellers facing higher airfares going into Christmas

The competition watchdog's latest quarterly report on the domestic aviation industry has some bad news for travellers.

AAP · Sep 15

WATCH: Qantas passenger banned after biting flight attendant on Melbourne–US flight diverted to Tahiti; here’s what happened next

A passenger allegedly bit a crew member on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to Dallas. The aircraft diverted to Tahiti where the passenger was arrested. He has now been banned from all Qantas Group flights. Fellow passengers assisted the crew. The incident occurred during the flight's long journey. The plane…

The Economic Times · May 17

Qantas flight diverted after passenger allegedly bites crew member

Passenger banned from travelling on all Qantas Group flights

The Independent UK · May 17

Competition at Sydney Airport 'less than we like'

There is less competition at Australia's busiest airport than what the nation's consumer watchdog would like, as it supports reform of flight slots.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Crackdown on landing slots to have airport flying high

New powers are in the pipeline designed to crack down on the major airlines hoarding slots and freezing out the competition at Sydney Airport.

AAP · Oct 9, 2024

Qantas releases the loyalty parachute as profits fall

Qantas Group says it made $1.25 billion in profit in 2023/24, down 28 per cent from last year, but its on-time performance and customer approval levels rose.

AAP · Aug 28, 2024

In just three months Bonza has collapsed and Rex is on the brink. What’s gone wrong?

Australian aviation appeared vibrant in 2023. But headwinds, not seen by the public, soon hit the two airlines that were pushing down ticket prices

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2024

Pilots resume strike at Qantas subsidiary over pay

Regional travellers and fly-in, fly-out workers face travel disruptions as more than 200 pilots at a Qantas subsidiary walk off the job over a pay dispute.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Pay-row pilots to resume strike at Qantas subsidiary

Regional travellers and workers face having their flight plans disrupted by a three-day strike by pilots at a Qantas subsidiary.

AAP · Feb 26, 2024

Lower fares blamed for Qantas' descending profit

Qantas says fare cuts are behind a $183 million reduction in its first-half profit, as it unveils measures to enhance the on-board experience for passengers.

AAP · Feb 21, 2024