The Latest Breaking News from Qantas

Qantas criticised for ‘unfair’ Covid credit scheme despite 12-month extension

Choice says flight credits should work like gift cards with customers able to split them over a number of transactions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023

Sunshine Coast woman loses thousands of Qantas Frequent Flyer points after death of husband

Months after Julie Jenner's husband died, she tried to access the Qantas Frequent Flyer points the couple had collectively accumulated. But as per a clause in the fine print, the points had already been cancelled.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Qantas, Jetstar extend deadline for COVID flight credits, CHOICE says conditions 'clearly unfair'

The Qantas group extends it deadline for customers to use COVID credits, a scheme which has been criticised by CHOICE and contributed to the airline earning its shonky award.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

Corporate Australia has reported big profits as inflation has soared. Is it profiteering?

Soaring inflation has delivered major profits to big businesses this reporting season, but with consumers spending more, could corporate Australia be accused of profiteering? This is what the experts say.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

Bonza eyes Northern Territory skies as consumer watchdog backs more competition

Budget airline Bonza has signalled interest in flying to the Northern Territory, after Qantas recently reduced flights to the territory.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

Qantas complaints soar, as the ACCC calls on airlines to cut domestic airfares

Domestic airfares are still well above 2019 prices, despite jet fuel prices falling and bumper airline profits. The ACCC is warning carriers to cut airfares.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

‘Do better’: Warning to Qantas after customer complaints spike

Qantas has taken out another top title – becoming Australia's most-complained-about airline in the year to June 2022.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

Aircraft refuellers start 24-hour strike at Melbourne Airport over pay and conditions

The Transport Workers Union says its been disappointed by pay negotiations with The Rivet Group, which is contracted to refuel aircraft at Melbourne Airport.

ABC News · Mar 7, 2023

Threat of disruption as plane refuellers strike in Melbourne

A 24-hour strike by workers who refuel Qantas and other international airline planes at Melbourne Airport is threatening to disrupt flights.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Frequent flyer shares booking hack to sit in empty row that's 'so easy'

The traveller said the tip has worked for her a few times and all you have to do is check the airline's app right before you board the plane.

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023