Qantas plane makes emergency landing after being struck by lightning The flight’s safety was not compromised at any point, said the airline The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Best child-friendly airlines ranked amid big summer family getaway Taking top spots in the study of 24 carriers departing from UK airports are British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Qantas Wales Online · Aug 9, 2022
Qantas asks senior executives to work as baggage handlers amid staff shortage The call out comes nearly two years after Qantas fired nearly 2,000 airport staff amid the pandemic. Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022
Australia’s Qantas airlines asks top executives to become baggage handlers amid labour crisis Applicant would be sorting and scanning baggage as well as loading and unloading them from the plane The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Qantas Is Asking Its Executives To Help Out As Baggage Handlers And In A Word: Good Major staffing crisis who?! Pedestrian.tv · Aug 8, 2022
The best and worst airlines for flight cancellations Passengers flying with Virgin Australia and Dutch carrier KLM are suffering some of the biggest disruptions to travel as the understaffed aviation industry struggles to cope with a resurgence in demand, schedules show. Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022
Singapore Airlines made fewest flight cancellations, ranking of 19 long-haul airlines shows Research tracked airlines operating global, long-haul routes, with some exceptions The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022
Ooky Spooky Footage From Perth Airport’s Blackout Has Emerged Online Like Some Blair Witch Tape No thank you. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 3, 2022
Qantas, Virgin apologise as Broome records highest airport delay percentage in Australia Nearly 70 per cent of flights between a major tourist destination and a capital city failed to take off on time last month as the nation recorded its worst-ever delay figures. ABC News · Aug 3, 2022
‘There is going to be pain’: Travel boss warns airport chaos set to continue Inexperienced staff and high rates of sick leave due to COVID have been blamed for the travel chaos affecting passengers at Australian airports. The New Daily · Aug 2, 2022
Once upon a time Qantas had a peerless reputation. How did things go so wrong? The national carrier was the only airline trusted by Dustin Hoffman’s Rain Man. But that was before it was privatised The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022
Dozens of flights cancelled at Sydney and Melbourne airports as industry struggles with staff shortages Multiple airlines experience delays due to crew absences while Qantas technical glitch left passengers waiting for hours The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022
Dispirited Australia: after losing the trust of the nation, can the Qantas brand bounce back? Months of mishaps have travellers feeling betrayed by an airline that inspired deep, patriotic devotion in many – but experts say the ire is unlikely to last The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2022
Battery-powered airplanes on the way for domestic travel Local airline Rex's new project could see Australian travellers flying in electric airplanes within the next decade – and paying less for it. The New Daily · Jul 28, 2022
ABC News · Jul 28, 2022 Skyrocketing Qantas airfares, axed routes and slashed seats worrying for outback town Tourism Central Australia is holding Qantas to account for its high cost of flights to and from Alice Springs, which could spell disaster for the livability of the tourism hub.
The New Daily · Jul 27, 2022 ‘It’s nuts’: War and understaffing pushes up airfares – with no end in sight Travel-hungry Australians are forking out hundreds of dollars more for their flights than they were pre-COVID, as prices spiral out of control.
ABC News · Jul 27, 2022 Passengers forced to sleep at Geraldton airport terminal overnight Passengers from two planes have spent an "uncomfortable night" at the Geraldton Airport terminal after Qantas flights were diverted due to thick fog in Perth.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022 Australian travellers face more delays as airport baggage handlers threaten to strike Workers from airport services provider Dnata head to Fair Work Commission to seek vote on strike over pay and conditions
ABC News · Jul 26, 2022 Ground crew, baggage handlers threaten strike action prompting fears of further delays at major Australian airports Long queues, flight cancellations and baggage delays at major Australian airports could worsen, with "chronically overworked" ground crew threatening strike action over pay and working conditions.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022 Keep calm and carry on: how Australians can have a hand luggage holiday – with kids or long haul Begone, baggage carousels: it’s entirely possible to travel with only what you can cram into a carry-on. Hand luggage pros share their tips
The New Daily · Jul 25, 2022 Travel industry enjoying strong recovery as passengers return in force Australia’s travel industry is recovering from the pandemic faster than expected as people rush to enjoy their newfound freedom to fly overseas.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022 Sydney airport ranked among world’s worst as delays persist: ‘Chaos doesn’t come close’ Fog and technical issues plague travellers as long queues jam domestic terminal
ABC News · Jul 23, 2022 Can Qantas bounce back from 'perfect storm' as delays, staff disputes, COVID and jet fuel price hit hard? As cancellations and delays threaten Qantas's reputation with customers and its budget faces challenging conditions, can the airline turn things around?
ABC News · Jul 22, 2022 Cancelled flights, delays reach record levels as airlines struggle to make comeback from COVID A record number of flights were cancelled or ran late last month as Australian airlines continue being pummelled by the COVID-19 pandemic and poor weather conditions.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022 Couple horrified as Qantas moves their baby on to separate flight Couple says they spent more than 20 hours on hold with airline trying to sort mistake