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Ground crew were illegally sacked in 2020 but their wait for compensation has dragged on. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumQantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo

A Federal Court judge has released almost $40 million in compensation to illegally sacked Qantas workers, criticising the delay from the scheme administrator.

William Ton and Catherine Bouris

Qantas said the talks were only at an early stage and no decisions had been made.

AviationPremiumQantas jobs bound for India as outsourcing talks begin

Hundreds of Qantas jobs in Australia could be moved offshore after the national carrier revealed it was in talks with a digital technology and management consulting firm about outsourcing back office roles.

Daniel Newell

Perth Airport CEO Jason Waters in the control centre.

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Perth Airport reveals possible fate of T3 and T4 terminals

Perth Airport has revealed what may become of T3, T4 and surrounds as part of its colossal redevelopment, and also confirmed the planned hotel is on hold while it juggles daily operations with construction.

Rebecca Le May

First class on the A350 for Project Sunrise Sydney to London.

AviationPremiumQantas reveals first Project Sunrise non-stop service

SEE INSIDE: Qantas will operate the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, marking a milestone for long-haul travel using a specially configured jet from Airbus. 

Leen Al-Rashdan

Qantas said it would announce the first route and timing of inaugural commercial services next month.

AviationPremiumFlying Kangaroo’s long-awaited Project Sunrise pushed back

Qantas’ direct, ultra long-haul flights between Australia’s east coast and New York and London have again been delayed, with the specialised jets it requires held up by supply chain problems.

Rebecca Le May

Qantas ordered a dozen A350s in May 2022.

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Airbus delays push back launch of Qantas’ Project Sunrise

Qantas’ ultra-long-range Airbus SE A350s will be delayed, a setback to the airline’s plan to operate the world’s longest non-stop flights next year.

Angus Whitley and Danny Lee

Alan Joyce was one of the country’s best-paid chief executives, pocketing more than $115 million during his tenure at the top.

AviationPremium‘Setting record straight’: Joyce’s memoir ready for take off

The controversial former Qantas chief says the book, to be released in July will ‘set the record straight on what actually happened during my career’.

Sean Smith

Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel.

BusinessPremiumTravel still a ‘priority’ for Aussies despite price hikes

Qantas CEO told professional investors travellers would prefer to cut back on drinking or socialising rather than air travel.

Aaron Patrick

The national carrier said affected customers were being contacted directly with offers of alternative flights or a refund if they no longer wished to travel.

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WA hot spot flights suspended amid Qantas fuel shock

Jetstar has suspended Sydney to Busselton flights as part of a domestic capacity reduction by Qantas, as it moves to protect profits dented by rocketing fuel prices.

Rebecca Le May and Daniel Newell

Qantas has announced another change for its Frequent Flyers

AviationPremiumHuge rule change for Qantas Frequent Flyers revealed

Members are kicking up a fuss after one of their favourite perks was targeted in the airline’s latest set of changes.

Eloise Budimlich

Qantas will fork out millions of dollars to settle a class action over COVID-19 flight credits. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

IPOsPremiumLift off for $105m Qantas COVID-19 flight credits compo

Qantas has agreed to cough up millions of dollars to kill off a class action against its contentious COVID-19 flight credits without conceding liability.

Callum Godde

Qantas is hikes airfares in response to surging fuel costs.

AviationPremiumAirfare shock with Qantas flight prices set to soar

Qantas is set to hike airfares on its international routes this week in response to surging jet fuel costs amid tensions in the Middle East.

Cheyanne Enciso

Qantas’ direct flight between Perth and London will take a detour from Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East force the major Aussie airline to reroute its path.

Middle EastVideoMajor change to Qantas’ direct Perth to London flight

The change will be made immediately and will add time to the flight.

Caitlin Vinci

Qantas is planning to introduce a new Sydney and Las Vegas route.

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Vegas, baby! Qantas’ new route amid loyalty points shake-up

The national airline saw strong demand for domestic flights as its profit edged 5.1 per cent higher and it lifted its dividend for shareholders.

Tom Richardson

The three mid-life Embraer E190 jets are expected to begin arriving by the end of the year.

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New features being added to Qantas’ new FIFO planes

Qantas has ordered new planes to replace its decade-old Fokker 100 fleet servicing WA’s important fly-in, fly-out market and regional travellers.

Cheyanne Enciso

Data sites linked to Qantas hackers have reportedly been seized by the FBI.

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FBI seizes Qantas hackers’ site ahead of data-leak

The FBI along with France’s Central Brigade of Cybercrime have reportedly seized data sites linked to the Qantas hackers, just hours before a ransom deadline.

Max Corstorphan

Qantas is among dozens of major companies facing ransom threats after being caught up in a sweeping cyberattack linked to stolen customer data.

AviationQantas faces ransom demand as hackers threaten to leak data

Qantas is bracing for the fallout from a major cyber attack that exposed personal details of millions of customers in June, with hackers threatening to leak the stolen data unless their ransom demands are met.

Cheyanne Enciso

Qantas has selected Rebecca Vallance as the next Australian fashion designer to create its new uniform.

AIRLINE FASHIONPremium‘Huge milestone’: New uniforms coming to Qantas

Qantas has appointed a renowned Australian luxury fashion designer, whose work has been seen and worn across the globe, to define the new look of the airline’s uniform.

Jessica Evensen

The flights will operate with Qantas’ Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

AviationPremiumFantastico! Qantas extends non-stop Perth to Rome flights

Qantas is giving travellers more ways to reach the Eternal City by expanding its non-stop Perth to Rome service, adding more than 40 flights from next year.

Cheyanne Enciso

Qantas has announced a strong profit growth alongside a new offer for customers that book flights within the next week.

AviationQantas posts eye-watering $2.4b profit

Qantas has announced a huge profit growth alongside a new offer for customers that book flights within the next week.

Kimberley Braddish

Qantas has been fined $90 million for illegally outsourcing workers.

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Qantas fined $90m for unlawful sacking of 1800 ground staff

Qantas has responded after being fined $90 million for illegally outsourcing workers, as the airline’s apology is criticised.

Kimberley Braddish

The data of millions of Qantas customers was compromised in a data breach following a cyber attack in June. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

NEWSPremiumQantas’ surprise next move after cyber attack

Qantas has launched a fresh bid to protect the data of millions of customers who were left compromised by a cyber attack.

Clareese Packer

Qantas says it has been contacted by the “potential cyber criminal” behind last week’s data breach. 

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Hacker makes contact with Qantas after cyber attack

Qantas says it has been contacted by the “potential cyber criminal” behind last week’s data breach. 

Eloise Budimlich

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HACKINGDire warning after Qantas breach

Qantas’ latest data breach is just one of many which has hit Australian companies over the years - but could the flagship airline have been better prepared?

Andrew Hedgman