Qantas H2 profit falls, says weathering challenges (Reuters)
August 21, 2008
Reuters - Australian airline Qantas Airways Ltd
reported a 2.5 percent fall in second-half profit on
Thursday, below analysts expectations, as fuel prices soared,
but predicted it would meet forecasts for the current 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.
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 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 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 reports strong fare sales in US
Qantas is reporting strong fare sales to US tourists and business travellers, despite a fortnight of bad press.
Qantas names new chief
Qantas names Alan Joyce, the head of its Jetstar offshoot, as chief executive of the airline group.
Qantas jet lands with gaping hole in...
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...
Qantas passenger revenues up 4.3%
Qantas says its May group passenger numbers increased by 3.9 per cent over the previous year.
Australian regulator announces special investigation into Qantas (AFP)
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 tarnish its safety record.
Australian regulator announces special investigation into Qantas (AFP)
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 tarnish its safety record.
Qantas gets more passengers
Qantas says its passenger numbers in May increased by 3.9% over the previous year.
Downgrade likely for Qantas profit as...
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 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 cuts 4 pct of workforce,...
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...
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.
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Qantas CEO retires, replaced by Jetstar CEO Joyce (Reuters)
Reuters - Qantas Airways Ltd Chief Executive named Alan Joyce as its new chief executive on Monday, with Geoff Dixon retiring after eight years heading Australia's largest airline.
Qantas Probe Focuses on Cylinder
Investigators suspect that an oxygen bottle exploded and punched a 9-foot-long hole in the fuselage of a Qantas jet. Now, Boeing is considering stepped-up inspections of such pressurized cylinders on some other Boeing 747 aircraft.
Qantas warns of profits dive
QANTAS has warned that profits will fall by almost a quarter this financial year to about $750 million.
Qantas profit hits headwinds
Qantas Airways reports a 44.1% jump in annual net profit, missing analysts' forecasts.
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.
Mishaps have damaged reputation: Qantas
Qantas has admitted negative publicity about a series of maintenance mishaps has "not insignificantly" damaged its brand, and the effects could be permanent.
Qantas launch special website for iPhone
Qantas has launched a version of its website designed for the Apple iPhone.
Engine access panel falls off Qantas...
An engine access panel fell off a Qantas Airways jumbo jet en route to Singapore from Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, the latest in a string of incidents for the airline.