The Latest Breaking News from Qantas

Can pets travel with you in the cabin on planes? Technically yes, but Australia's major airlines don't allow it

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority updated its animal carriage regulations in December, allowing flight operators to decide on pets in cabins. But Qantas and Virgin still transport pets in the cargo hold.

ABC News · Apr 30, 2022

Qantas flight attendants forced to make ‘blanket forts’ among passengers to sleep

‘I feel like they hate us, I feel that they don’t understand what the role of flight attendant is,’ said one staffer

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

Mount Gambier Regional Airport plunges into debt as it continues to battles pandemic fallout

A rural council calls for an immediate financial lifeline as Mount Gambier Regional Airport plunges into financial crisis due to the pandemic.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022

PM cancels afternoon campaigning – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2022

Why are there long queues at Australian airports – and what is being done to fix it?

Sydney airport warns delays will get worse before they get better with domestic travellers in Melbourne and Brisbane also advised to arrive early for flights

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

The Loop: Royal Easter show's fatal brawl, Qantas faces ACCC allegations, and why NZ's opposition is concerned with Labor's aged care plan

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ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

ACCC investigates allegation Qantas's flight credit policy 'unfair and unworkable'

Choice has lodged a formal complaint with the consumer watchdog about Qantas's flight credit policy. The airline admits it currently holds $1.4 billion in travel vouchers.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Travellers endure Sydney Airport queues

Long queues at Sydney Airport are tipped to continue as staff shortages coincide with school holidays and two consecutive long weekends.

AAP · Apr 10, 2022

Sydney airport warns delays could last weeks on third day of travel chaos

Qantas apologises to family who missed international trip because of domestic flight delays

The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2022

COVID-19 isolation rules changed for Sydney Airport staff as passengers hit with third day of long delays

Isolation requirements for airport staff have been relaxed following major delays that plagued Sydney Airport for a third day as travellers get away for the Easter holiday.

ABC News · Apr 9, 2022