IBTimes Australia : Qantas Topic

Emirates Increases Flights to Brisbane

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:38 +1000

Effective October 2, Emirates will now be flying four times daily to Brisbane.

Singapore Airport, Airways Top Best Gateways, Carriers Lists

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:01:36 +1000

Singapore is a tiny city-state, but it looms large in the international aviation industry since its national air carrier and airport topped two separate lists of best airlines and gateways made by Business Insider.

MasterCard revenue falls short, CEO says second quarter looks "dodgy"

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:49:05 +1000

MasterCard Inc , the world's second-largest payment network, reported a higher-than-expected rise in quarterly profit, but the company's revenue missed analysts' estimates as a sluggish global economy weighs on consumer spending.

Darwin International Airport Upgrade Begins Next Month

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:47:26 +1000

Airline travelers frequently passing through Australia's Darwin International Airport may expect to experience improved changes as the airport starts next month its planned $75 million expansion upgrade.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 4-29-13

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:20:17 +1000

It was a solid start to the trading week with financial stocks driving the gains. After rising by 3.2 per cent over the course of the shortened trading week last week, local stocks added 0.5 per cent today. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) finished the day's trade at 5,108.3pts.

Singapore Airlines to Buy 9.9% Additional Stake in Virgin Australia for $126M

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:54:41 +1000

The deal is expected to safeguard Singapore Airlines' market share in Australia and counter Qantas' partnership with Emirates.

Qantas Plans Expansion to Latin America; ACCC Okays Virgin Australia 60% Takeover of Tiger Airways

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:10:28 +1000

Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways is planning to enter a fourth strategic alliance with Latam Airlines in a bid to boost its international business, particularly on the thriving Latin American market.

Miranda Kerr Confirms Victoria’s Secret Split, Denies Being Dropped by Clients [PHOTOS]

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:10:13 +1000

Australian international model, Miranda Kerr has confirmed in an exclusive interview with Sydney Morning Herald that she had cut ties with Victoria’s Secret as an angel, denies earlier claims that she was dropped and asserted that it was her choice to break away from the three-year contract.

UPDATE: Miranda Kerr 'Resigned, Not Fired' from Victoria’s Secret [PHOTOS]

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:23:36 +1000

New claims have come out that Australian model, Miranda Kerr was not entirely a fallen angel based on earlier reports that she was dropped by Victoria’s Secret by not renewing it’s $1-M contract. Contrary to initial reports, the international supermodel chose not to renew her contract and decided to step down as one of the stunning angels for the top-of-the-line clothing for women.

Miranda Kerr Spotted with Orlando Bloom and Son Flynn in Los Angeles Amidst Victoria’s Secret Reports [PHOTOS]

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:52:22 +1000

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr was spotted on Thursday, April 11, spending quality time with actor-husband Orlando Bloom and their 2-year-old son Flynn in Los Angeles. The 29-year-old beauty appeared to be in good spirits amidst the reports circulating that she is no longer a Victoria’s Secret Angel.

Asian Markets Rise on Positive China Data

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:11:20 +1000

Japanese stocks continue to gain from BoJ's stimulus that weakened the yen to the near-100 level against the dollar.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 4-8-13

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:46:54 +1000

Local stocks are flat to slightly firmer at lunchtime in the East, with mining players providing most of the support.

6-Fold Rise in Qantas’s Europe Bookings After Emirates’s Alliance; Fares Down by Average of $100

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:54:42 +1100

Qantas reported on Monday a six-fold rise in its Europe booking following its recent alliance with Middle Eastern carrier Emirates. The Australian flag carrier explained the higher bookings to shorter flight times between Europe and the Asia-Pacific.

Qantas-Emirates Deal Gets Nod from Australia's Competition Watchdog

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:43:48 +1100

Qantas expects to revive its international operations with Emirates alliance.

Ellen DeGeneres Australia Trip Pushes Through, Now on Their Way to Down Under

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:51:01 +1100

"I hope you're ready, Sydney! This Saturday I wanna meet you. Details coming soon!" Hollywood talk show chatterbox Ellen DeGeneres said on her Twitter account, in a final confirmation that her Australian fans will indeed be seeing her this coming weekend.

Will Passengers Return to Qantas With Doubling of Capacity to Beat Virgin Australia?

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:28:54 +1100

Australian flag carrier Qantas (ASX: QAN) is determined to regain its lost glory as the country's premier airline. In a bid to get a larger slice of the domestic market it partly lost to Virgin Australia, Qantas said it will double the capacity for every plane that Virgin deploys.

LA Car Accident Injures Aussie Supermodel Miranda Kerr

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:47:23 +1100

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr was hurt in a vehicular accident on Monday in Los Angeles, California. She had to undergo MRI scans and is now wearing a neck support, said Annie Kelly, her spokeswoman.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 3-13-13

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:47:13 +1100

The Australian share market eased for a second session today, as big falls from the big four banks dragged on the local bourse.

Australia’s Competition Regulator Postpones Decision on Virgin's Takeover Bid of Tiger Airways

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:03:00 +1100

Australia's competition regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has postponed to release a decision on Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd's planned takeover of Tiger Airways Australia, stating it wants more time to review the alliance.

Virgin Australia About Faces on Plan to Expand Tiger Fleet in Planned Buy-out

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:51:43 +1100

Because of the poor financial performance of Virgin Australia, the air carrier has made an about face on its plan to expand the Tiger fleet under its planned buy-out of the budget airline.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 2/25/2013

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:16:34 +1100

The Australian sharemarket has opened the week higher following strong global leads over the weekend.

Qantas First-Half Profit More Than Doubles on Dreamliner Compensation

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:32:34 +1100

Qantas receives A$125m compensation from Boeing for cancellation of 787 Dreamliners.

Boeing to meet with FAA on Dreamliner fixes: source

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:35:02 +1100

A senior Boeing Co executive will meet with the head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday and present a series of measures aimed at preventing battery failures that grounded its 787 Dreamliner fleet for five weeks, according to a source familiar with the plans.

Qantas Offers Frequent Flyers 9 Different Currencies in Newly Launched Pre-paid Card

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:16:06 +1100

In a bid to rise from its financial quagmire, Australian flag carrier Qantas will issue in the third quarter of 2013 a pre-paid credit card which will load 9 different currencies. However, Qantas reported on Wednesday a bit of financial relief when it logged almost a triple first-half profit of $111 million.

Qantas Limits Passengers' Priveleges

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:11:23 +1100

Call it an April Fool's joke, but beginning April 1, 2013, Qantas is cutting the luggage weight allowance of its business class passengers to a maximum of 52 kilogrammes from 96.

British Airways Ends Code Share with Qantas as Australian Flag Carrier Develops Strong Links to Singapore, Hong Kong

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:04:15 +1100

British Airways has informed Australian flag carrier, Qantas, that it would not reinstate its code-share agreement for connecting flights between Asia and London when their decades-long partnership officially ends on March 31, reports said.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 2/4/2013

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:49:50 +1100

The Australian sharemarket has kicked off the week a touch higher, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) up just 0.1 per cent or 3.1 pts to 4945. Global markets rose impressively on Friday, partly thanks to a healthy jobs report out of North America. There were 157,000 jobs created in January, while previous monthly reports were upgraded which was also seen as a positive.

Australian Stock Market Report – Midday 1/31/2013

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:42:47 +1100

The Australian share market seems unlikely to make it 11 wins in a row, following falls on Wall Street overnight. Despite a flat start and entry into positive territory, stocks are in the red at lunchtime in the East. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) is down 15.7pts or 0.3pct to 4903.4.

Qantas Prepares Job Axe After Losing Juicy Air New Zealand Contract

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:25:19 +1100

Another financial turbulence has hit the losing Australian flag carrier, Qantas, which reported on Wednesday the end of its multi-million contract with Air New Zealand. As a result, Qantas is sharpening its job-cutting axe.

Boeing Dreamliner probe focuses on burnt out battery, more checks due

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:00:05 +1100

U.S. and Japanese aviation safety officials wrapped up their initial investigation of a badly damaged battery from a Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner jet on Friday, saying further checks would be held in Tokyo and could take a week to complete.