Consumer watchdog puts Australian airlines on notice over high domestic air fares ACCC says they will closely monitor companies to ensure they do not keep prices high through artificial scarcity The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
Baggage handlers caught hurling luggage to the ground and laughing on video The men will no longer work on Qantas flights following the incident, airline confirms The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2022
2 Qantas Bag Handlers Stood Down After They Rock Bottomed Peoples’ Bags WWE-Style In Video Keep calm and carry on. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 3, 2022
Baggage handlers filmed slamming luggage onto conveyor belt at Melbourne airport stood down The three men are employees of Qantas subcontractor Swissport, which says it is conducting an ‘urgent investigation’ into the incident The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2022
Heathrow passengers warned of ‘disruption, delays and potential cancellations’ as 72 hour strike is called 10 airlines could be affected: Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Egyptair, Finnair, Lufthansa, Qantas, Swiss and TAP Portugal. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022
Australians may face Christmas holiday travel disruption as Qantas flight attendants vote for strike action over conditions More than 1,000 Qantas domestic flight attendants vote in favour of strike action after being asked to work longer shifts and have shorter break times. ABC News · Nov 25, 2022
Outback mayor calls for action on sky-high airfares from Alice Springs An Alice Springs family of four faces $8,000 in airfares to get to the Coffs Coast of NSW for a holiday, prompting calls for more airline competition to bring prices down. ABC News · Nov 24, 2022
Australians to face sky-high air fares over Christmas as threat of industrial action at Qantas looms Sector-wide staff shortages, high fuel prices and less available seats are pushing fares to record highs on domestic and international flights The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022
Christmas travel chaos looms as Qantas crews back strike action The country's airports face the threat of Christmas chaos after Qantas' cabin crew voted overwhelmingly to push ahead with strike action. The New Daily · Nov 24, 2022
Alan Joyce goes to ground on workplace lobbying as Qantas profits take off Alan Joyce has declined to comment on reports he would meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to lobby against workplace reforms aimed at increasing wages. The New Daily · Nov 23, 2022
Qantas upgrades profit forecast by $150 million off the back of booming travel Qantas lifts its profit forecast for the December half by $150 million as soaring demand keeps airfares sky high, but many customers are losing patience with the airline. ABC News · Nov 22, 2022
Flying kangaroo bounds into first place for on-time performance in October Qantas has pulled off a stunning turnaround with the best on-time performance of any major domestic airline in October. The New Daily · Nov 22, 2022
Christmas may be safe, but three-year port dispute shows the IR system is full of holes Australia’s industrial relations umpire has delayed industrial action that would have crippled Australia’s ports in the lead-up to Christmas. The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022
Airline flight delays and cancellations persist close to record levels as travel demand surges An industry-wide crisis of flight delays and cancellations continues to sweep Australian aviation, with concerns about what the peak summer travel season will look like. ABC News · Nov 21, 2022
ABC News · Nov 20, 2022 Airlines extend expiry dates as travellers struggle to redeem billions in flight credits Travel plans disrupted by the pandemic have left Australians with more than one billion dollars of flight credits. But there is growing evidence that the system is too hard to use, with travellers forced to forfeit thousands of dollars in unused credits.
Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022 Heathrow strikes see Brits warned of 'serious delays' and told to stick to hand luggage Heathrow Airport has been hit by strikes this morning as 350 Unite workers walk out other a pay disagreement with baggage handling firm Menzies likely to affect airlines such as American Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Aer Lingus and Finnair
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2022 Afternoon Update: Covid cases surge; Twitter in turmoil; and a Socceroos guide Mask mandates are unlikely but health experts are urging masks be worn indoors where physical distancing is impossible
AAP · Nov 18, 2022 Qantas outsourcing fight off to High Court The High Court has granted Qantas leave to appeal a decision that found the outsourcing of more than 1600 baggage handlers and other employees was unlawful.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2022 Morning Mail: three found guilty of MH17 murders, Sean Turnell freed, Neighbours returns In today’s newsletter: relatives of 38 Australians who died see justice done; Albanese says freed academic is in good spirits; and Amazon is reviving cancelled soap
Newcastle Herald · Nov 16, 2022 Tug of woe: strike off but lockout still looming as Svitzer stands ground Svitzer lockout holds national economy to ransom says ACTU
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022 Tony Burke asks tugboat operator to delay lockout amid threat to Christmas supply chains Workplace relations minister says he is devastated at breakdown in three years of pay negotiations, but Labor’s industrial relations bill offers a solution
The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022 Corporates back Qantas’ coalition for sustainable aviation fuel Five Australian companies have joined Qantas in a program to reduce emissions through investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
AAP · Nov 14, 2022 Hundreds of tug boat crew set for lockout Close to 600 tug boat crew members have been threatened with an indefinite lockout in an industrial dispute likely to cause supply chain chaos over Christmas.
ABC News · Nov 14, 2022 Qantas worker who raised COVID-19 concerns allegedly stood down for 'creating anxiety' among staff, court told A Sydney court hears the airline stood Theo Seremetidis down after he told colleagues they had a right to refuse unsafe work a month before the global pandemic was declared.
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Can I get compensation for a cancelled flight from Australia? Simon Calder answers your questions on fight refunds, customs questions and more