Qantas passenger revenues up 4.3%
July 22, 2008
Qantas says its May group passenger numbers increased by 3.9 per cent over the previous year.
Qantas full-year profit up 44%
Qantas has increased its full year profit by 44.1 per cent but says it is starting to feel the effect of higher fuel costs amid an uncertain economic outlook.
Downgrade likely for Qantas profit as flights cut
QANTAS'S profit next year is expected to be slightly less than the $558 million investors had expected after the airline revealed that promised growth in flights would not occur.
Qantas gets more passengers
Qantas says its passenger numbers in May increased by 3.9% over the previous year.
Qantas profit up but outlook uncertain
Qantas expects a 41 per cent fall in profit this financial year as the airline faces the headwinds of rising fuel costs and a slowing global economy.
Qantas shares rise marginally
Shares in Qantas rose marginally on Friday after the airline said it would cut 1,500 jobs from its workforce as it battles rising costs.
Qantas names new chief
Qantas names Alan Joyce, the head of its Jetstar offshoot, as chief executive of the airline group.
Australian regulator announces...
AFP - Australian civil aviation officials on Sunday announced an unprecedented special review of Qantas after three mid-air dramas in the space of two weeks threatened to...
Australian regulator announces...
AFP - Australian civil aviation officials on Sunday announced an unprecedented special review of Qantas after three mid-air dramas in the space of two weeks threatened to...
Qantas jet lands with gaping hole in fuselage (AP)
AP - The 346 passengers were cruising at 29,000 feet Friday when an explosive bang shook the Qantas jumbo jet. The plane descended rapidly. Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling as debris flew through the cabin from a hole that had suddenly appeared in the floor.
Qantas cuts 4 pct of workforce, prunes growth plan (Reuters)
Reuters - Australia's top airline, Qantas Airways Ltd , will cut 4 percent of its workforce and scrap its growth plan for the coming year, saying the business would be at risk if it fails to offset soaring fuel prices.
Qantas reports strong fare sales in US
Qantas is reporting strong fare sales to US tourists and business travellers, despite a fortnight of bad press.
Turmoil for Qantas as craft grounded
QANTAS yesterday grounded a 747 aircraft because a crucial piece of equipment needed urgent maintenance, leaving the plane's tail at risk of breaking away.
Qantas jumbo to debut in October
Qantas has confirmed its new A380 super jumbo will make its debut flight for paying passengers on October 20.
Qantas flies around strife
QANTAS's share price fell to its lowest level in almost two years yesterday as a prolonged and bitter pay dispute continued to hurt the airline.
Jetset to merge with Qantas
Jetset Travelworld Ltd is set to merge with Qantas Airways' travel businesses after Jetset shareholders approved the deal on Thursday.
07/17/08
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A year on, small joy for Qantas
It is doubtful many Qantas shareholders will celebrate the first anniversary of the collapse of the $11.1 billion bid for the carrier.
Qantas jet lands with gaping hole in fuselage (AP)
AP - The 346 passengers were cruising at 29,000 feet Friday when an explosive bang shook the Qantas jumbo jet. The plane descended rapidly. Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling as debris flew through the cabin from a hole that had suddenly appeared in the floor.
Qantas names Jetstar's Joyce to replace Dixon as CEO (Reuters)
Reuters - Qantas Airways Ltd said on Monday Alan Joyce will take over as chief executive, taking the baton from Geoff Dixon who steps down after a string of belt tightenings as world airlines battle soaring fuel bills.
Qantas won't bow to striking engineers
Chief executive Geoff Dixon vows to "wait this one out'', as Qantas engineers stop work.
05/29/08
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Qantas hedges on repairs spin-off
QANTAS has not ruled out spinning off its maintenance operations after announcing the sale of a 50 per cent stake in its Melbourne Jet Turbine Services to Lufthansa Technik for...
Qantas may cancel more flights
Qantas shares drop as the carrier eyes cutting up to 8% of its flights due to walkouts by engineers.
Fuel Costs Clip Qantas's Wings
The Australian flag carrier says higher jet fuel responsible for its 2.6% decline in second-half net profit, and a slowing and uncertain economy keeps its outlook in check.
Qantas warns of profits dive
QANTAS has warned that profits will fall by almost a quarter this financial year to about $750 million.
Qantas merger plans delayed on the...
QANTAS plans to spin-off and merge its holiday business with Jetset Travelworld have stumbled at the last hurdle.