John Travolta is the early casualty in the social media dogfight that has broken out between Qantas management and its pilots, with Qantas spiking Travolta’s ads spruiking the quality of Qantas pilots.
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Qantas customers still getting done over by Dallas
More inconvenience for travellers using the supposedly fast and convenient Qantas services to the Dallas Fort Worth hub in Texas has been reported, writes Ben Sandilands.
Pilots will hold Qantas to truth in advertising
Qantas international pilots today decided to campaign on the issue of keeping the airline Australian, rather than engaging in lawful strike action in support of their pay claims, reports Ben Sandilands.
No Qantas strike, but a bit of ‘This is your kamikaze speaking …’
The so-called “kamikaze” pilots at Qantas this morning announced they wouldn’t immediately strike over their unresolved EBA negotiations with the airline.
aviation industry CASA examining Qantas RB211 engine issues
The safety regulator CASA is understood to be reviewing a series of in flight failures by Rolls-Royce RB211 engines mounted on Qantas Boeing 747-400s following the latest incident last weekend, writes Ben Sandilands.
Qantas pilot dispute turns to issues other than pay
Since its pilots voted overwhelmingly to support any union call for lawful or protected industrial action Qantas management has started arguing with its pilots about its plans to restructure the airline group, writes Ben Sandilands.
Qantas stance a game-losing own goal in pilot row
Since its pilots voted overwhelmingly to support any union call for lawful or protected industrial action, Qantas management has started arguing with its pilots about its plans to restructure the airline group rather than their pay claims for a tiny 2.5% three-year pay deal.
Qantas A380 forced to divert after flying into ash danger zone
The ATSB has revealed that a Qantas Airbus A380 flew through one of the danger zones for 15 minutes about 210 kilometres north of Nadi, Fiji, just over a week ago.
Dead Tiger bounce as carrier brings itself undone
While shares in Qantas and Virgin Australia did a “dead” Tiger bounce in trading this morning, the implication that they stood to make more money from higher fares isn’t well based.
QF32 Captain weighs in on pilot experience
Captain Richard de Crespigny, who was in command on the Qantas Airbus A380 which experienced a massive engine disintegration last November, has responded to a discussion on the Senate Inquiry into pilot training and airline safety.
Political snippets: For Pete’s sake, Reith, just retire
Tony Abbott was a wise man in not voting to give Peter Reith the platform of the party’s presidency.
Senate inquiry takes tougher approach on pilot training, safety
In lay language, the Senate inquiry into pilot training and airline safety has made a set of recommendations that would put Australia on the same page as American lawmakers in resisting the dangerous things desperate airlines have been doing to cut corners.
August 24 will be a bloody day for Qantas
It is rare for Qantas to reveal the performance of its passenger-carrying brands in isolation from each other. The current financial situation is so bad it threatens the very existence of Qantas as a group, says its CEO.
Qantas loses $200 million on international, makes $500 million overall
Qantas has filed a financial update to the ASX with includes an estimated $500-550 million group underlying profit and a $95 million benefit from its settlement with Rolls-Royce, reports Ben Sandilands.
Weird maths and the Australian ash crisis
The question arises as to whether some of the carriers are plucking their numbers for affected passengers out of thin air, writes Ben Sandilands.
Ash cloud lifts, well, mostly
The brighter outlook for volcanic ash clearance from SE Australian skies this morning has lead to a comprehensive review of Qantas and Jetstar operations, reports Ben Sandilands.
Airlines get mixed report card on volcanic ash
Today’s ash crisis for people flying in south-east Australia was not the surprise to the airlines that it may have appeared.
Volcano plume forces further flight cancellations
If you are making a day trip between any of the SE capital cities today, cut your losses and go home now, or, pack a change of clothes and a toothbrush, warns Ben Sandilands.
Phony war over volcanic ash safety policies between Virgin and Qantas/Jetstar
It could be as much as another week before the ash plumes from the Puyehue eruption in Chile have dispersed to altitudes and concentrations where they pose no risk to flights.
Who’s right in the great volcanic ash safety debate?
On the third full day of havoc resulting from clouds of volcanic ash from a Chilean eruption being blown into Australian and New Zealand airspace it remains Qantas versus everyone else (even the RAAF) when it comes to its insistence on grounding any flights.
Did the RAAF imperil our politician’s lives?
A special long weekend flight by a VIP Boeing 737 which took federal politicians from Tasmania to Canberra in time for new parliamentary sittings suggests Qantas overplayed the safety card in terms of not flying near volcanic ash, writes Ben Sandilands.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Morally defending refugees
Crikey readers have their say.
Qantas to suffer as Virgin gets it on with Singapore Airlines
The contrast between a floundering Qantas management and Virgin Australia at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in Singapore is painful to watch.
Qantas CEO continues to downtalk the brand
Qantas is making a dismal spectacle of itself at the IATA conference at Singapore, with CEO Alan Joyce rubbishing the premium Qantas product. Why? asks Ben Sandilands.
Qantas to cull cabin crew, pilots next?
Qantas offered voluntary redundancy to all 7000 cabin attendants yesterday, raising concerns among pilots that it may also be planning a reduction in pilot numbers, writes Ben Sandilands.
