October 8, 2024
Federal Court orders Australian carrier to promptly pay massive penalties to pax
The Australian Federal Court today ordered Qantas to pay $100 million in penalties for misleading consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights it had already cancelled, and failing to inform existing ticketholders promptly of its decision.
Read More…October 4, 2024
Two Boeing 787s to transport 440 stranded Aussies home, for free
Qantas announced this evening it will operate two non-stop flights between Cyprus and Sydney, to help Australians in Lebanon get home on behalf of the Australian Government.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Bon Voyage! Qantas rolls out classic French goods ahead of Paris launch
Qantas has unveiled classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth and Paris from next month.
Read More…June 6, 2024
Campari landing on the menu in time for the busy European summer, and the Olympics!
New Australian gins are rolling out and Campari will be on offer in all international cabins for the first time with Qantas unveiling a revamped spirits selection on board alongside the airline’s new winter menu.
Read More…May 31, 2024
Qantas flags routes to Jo’burg and Auckland ex Perth, new Qantas/Jetstar terminals
Qantas and Perth Airport reached an historic commercial agreement today which will unlock a multi-billion-dollar wave of investment and deliver new international and domestic flights, giving a major boost to Australia’s tourism industry. As part of the 12-year agreement, Perth Airport will invest around $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a new parallel runway which will generate immediate and ongoing economic growth and job creation.
Read More…May 21, 2024
Parties cement commercial relationship, commitment to NDC
Link Travel Group’s management team and Qantas recently met in Sydney to cement their commercial relationship and commitment to NDC.
Read More…January 23, 2024
Seoul Incheon International Airport chosen as location for first-of-its-kind lounge
The oneworld® alliance has unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge as the group prepares to celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary later this year.
Read More…December 22, 2023
LATTE chats with Carolyn Turnbull, MD Tourism WA
Tourism Western Australia will capitalise on next year’s World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit being held in Perth to drum up interest in private sector investment in new high-end accommodation in remote parts of the state, while also amplifying Aboriginal tourism to the next level.
Read More…October 29, 2023
Perth-Paris nonstops to commence pre Olympics
Qantas has confirmed it will launch a new route to Europe next year, with Perth-Paris services to debut starting 12 July 2024. The flights will start in the lead up to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and European summer.
Read More…August 24, 2023
24 new long-haul aircraft, a mix of 787s and A350-1000s
The Qantas Group has confirmed its jet fleet renewal program with a firm order for 24 aircraft to progressively replace its existing widebody A330s.
Read More…August 10, 2023
Seven luxury suppliers come together for events in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne
A group of leading luxury suppliers has wound up its 2023 ‘Best of the Best’ series of events which were held in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne in recent weeks.
Read More…August 10, 2023
Seven departures including two New Year’s Eve flights
Antarctica Flights has confirmed it is returning to the skies, starting November, taking guests across the Southern Ocean to see the vast white wilderness of Antarctica, all within a day.
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