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The Latest Breaking News from Qantas

Plane forced to land after being hit by lightning mid-flight

Passengers have hit out at the airline over ‘poor communication’

The Independent UK

Greens and Coalition unite to refer bill to its own inquiry – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Qantas plummets in global rankings but shows signs of recovery

A prolonged post-pandemic recovery and staffing issues has seen Qantas drop in international airline rankings.

The New Daily

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Qantas falls 12 places to 17th in list of world’s best airlines

The national carrier admits service was ‘not our best’ as Singapore claims top spot from Qatar

The Guardian - AU

Rex Airlines warns of $35m loss due to ‘supply chain shocks’

Company says it has been forced to make significant reductions to its flight schedule in recent months

The Guardian - AU

Qantas flight grounded after cabin crew report ‘unusual smell’

A Qantas flight from Brisbane was forced to turn back mid-flight on Sunday 18 June after the cabin crew reported “an unusual smell.”

The New Daily

Economy on world's longest direct flight will have extra legroom and 'wellness zones'

In 2025 Qantas will start running routes from Sydney to New York and London direct, with the journey likely to take between 19 and 20 hours, making it the longest non-stop commercial flight

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London-Sydney nonstop flights move a step closer as Qantas reveals ‘anti-jet lag’ measures

20-hour-plus trip will come with a high financial and environmental price tag

The Independent UK

Economy perks added on long Qantas flights

Qantas economy passengers flying 22 hours direct to London and New York will have extra leg room and access to a wellness zone so they can move around on board.

The New Daily

Qantas takes on ‘frenemy’ Air NZ on Auckland-NYC route

Qantas, the Flying Kangaroo, will hop into Air New Zealand's patch with a new direct Auckland to New York service.

The New Daily

Qantas takes on 'frenemy' Air NZ on Auckland-NYC route

Qantas, the Flying Kangaroo, will hop into Air New Zealand's patch with a new direct Auckland to New York service.

AAP

Qantas ditches mandatory heels and embraces make-up for flight attendants of all genders

The Australian airline has given its staff dress code a major shake-up

The Independent UK

Qantas ditches heels, endorses make-up for all staff

National carrier Qantas says an update to its uniform and grooming requirements is in line with worker feedback and evolving customer expectations.

The New Daily

Jack reunited with bike in time for Canada ultra-cycling challenge

Social media and a diligent airport worker saved the day.

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The New Daily

New bargaining system for workers kicks into action

Some of the federal government's new workplace laws have come into effect and will allow employees from different businesses to team up for better conditions.

The Guardian - AU

Rex and Bonza call for immediate overhaul of Sydney airport laws to increase competition

Aviation leaders make plea to federal government, saying higher airfares and poorer service will persist without change

The New Daily

ACCC says it’s crucial that rules change to prevent Qantas, Virgin duopoly

The Albanese government is facing growing calls to crack down on major airlines like Qantas hoarding plane slots at Sydney Airport.

The New Daily

Delays, poor service, high prices: Shocking tale of woe for air travellers

Qantas and Virgin's market dominance has led to higher prices and poorer service, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says.

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ABC News

Qantas-Jetstar and Virgin airline 'duopoly' driving domestic flight prices up, ACCC report says

The federal government should consider forcing airlines to pay passengers compensation if their flights get cancelled or delayed, a new consumer watchdog report says.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: calls for war crimes compensation; families search India train crash site; airline duopoly warning

Government seeks ‘way forward’ on compensation over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan; watchdog sounds alarm over airline duopoly

The Guardian - AU

Qantas and Virgin given little incentive to cheapen air fares, watchdog warns

ACCC warns airline industry is at ‘critical juncture’ with a developing duopoly stunting competition

The Canberra Times

Direct flight route to Australia's north returning for Canberra

The 'seasonal route' will be available next week.

The Guardian - AU

‘Paying too much’: calls for ongoing inquiry to monitor airlines over price-gouging fears

Exclusive: consumer and aviation figures call for continued scrutiny as Australian companies post multibillion-dollar profits and ticket prices remain high

The New Daily

Kiwis take top spot as world’s best airlines revealed

Air New Zealand tops list of best airlines in the world for 2023, beating out last year's winner Qatar Airways for the crown.

The Guardian - AU

Why Australians are paying 50% more for air fares than pre-pandemic even as jet fuel costs drop

New data reveals the average return economy airfare to the most popular overseas destinations is now $1,827, compared with $1,213 in 2019

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