By IBTimes AU
Qantas and Jetstar will add about 900,000 more seats on its east coast routes by July in a bid to improve the company's finances. The addition of capacity, announced Thursday, is part of the revamp initiated this week by Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce. (May 24)
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By IBTimes AU
Besides Qantas aircraft maintenance engineers who were at the receiving end this week of Chief Executive Alan Joyce's ax, another victim to the announced revamp of the flag carrier would be the tourism sector in the Northern Territory. (May 23)
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By IBTimes AU
The Qantas Monday announcement of the closure of the air carrier's Tullamarine Airport maintenance facility was just the tip of the iceberg. On Wednesday, Qantas Chief Executive Alan Joyce made an even bigger announcement of more revamps in the company. (May 22)
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By IBTimes AU
Qantas confirmed on Monday that it will shutter is maintenance hub in Melbourne, which meant engineering jobs would be lost. (May 21)
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By IBTimes AU
Qantas Airlines, one of the largest airline carriers in Australia denies claim regarding the company's supposed credit card scam. (May 21)
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By Reuters
Australia's top airline Qantas Airways <QAN.AX> said on Monday it is eliminating 500 jobs by merging maintenance facilities to save up to A$100 million ($98.4 million) annually, as high fuel costs and weak demand take a toll on airline profits. (May 20)
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By IBTimes AU
The nightmare of Qantas' aircraft maintenance engineers is about to happen as the flag carrier announces likely on Monday the closure of its maintenance bay at Tullamarine Airport. The shutter would lead to the axing of more than 400 jobs. (May 20)
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By IBTimes AU
The debate between Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Sydney Airport authorities over the reason behind plane delays continues. (May 18)
By My Green Australia
Living green presents its many difficulties that are often solved by simple planning and preparation, but when we hit the road and travel our levels of consumption shoot up as we are engaging in a relatively infrequent activity that doesn't feature in our daily attempts at sustainability. (May 17)
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