Qantas has announced a frequent flyer partnership with Hawaiian Airlines starting June 5, 2025, allowing Qantas Frequent Flyer Program members to redeem points for seats on Hawaiian flights. This collaboration enhances travel options across Hawaii and beyond, including access to …
QantasLink will launch new interstate routes from Perth to Newcastle and Hobart in September 2025, enhancing travel options for Australians. The Perth-Newcastle route, featuring three weekly flights, will be the first direct service between the two cities, primarily serving FIFO …
Qantas has announced an expansion of flights between Australia and New Zealand for the summer peak season of 2025-2026, increasing capacity by 20% and adding approximately 60,000 seats in December and January. Key routes will see significant enhancements, including up …
On May 4, 2024, a Qantas Boeing 737 encountered severe turbulence while descending from Sydney to Brisbane, injuring three cabin crew members and revealing significant communication failures between flight and cabin crews. The turbulence struck unexpectedly one minute after the …
On May 26, 1971, Peter Macari executed a notorious extortion scheme aboard Qantas Flight 755, holding 128 passengers and crew hostage while demanding $500,000. Inspired by a television show, Macari used gelignite and an altimeter to create a fake bomb …
Qantas Airways faced backlash after Dr. Katie Waldman, a business class passenger on a flight from Melbourne to Tokyo, claimed she was denied her meal despite paying nearly $15,000. Waldman shared her experience on TikTok, explaining that her dinner was …
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report reveals strong profitability for Qantas Group and Virgin Australia, driven by high domestic travel demand and limited competition. Qantas reported an underlying EBIT of $916 million from domestic operations and $1.5 billion …
Qantas Airways is launching a seasonal non-stop flight from Adelaide to Auckland starting October 31, 2025, until May 3, 2026. This marks the first non-stop international service from Adelaide in over a decade, operating four times weekly with a Boeing …
A Qantas flight, QF16, was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 2024 after a passenger reported sparks from the right engine. The Airbus A330-200 landed safely with no injuries. An inspection revealed severe damage, including …
Qantas Airways is expanding its international network by introducing new flights from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg, starting December 2025. This expansion will add over 155,000 seats annually, enhancing Perth’s status as an aviation hub and boosting Western Australia’s economy …
