Qantas is facing significant flight delays on its Sydney to Johannesburg route due to debris from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets re-entering Earth’s atmosphere. These disruptions, which can last up to six hours, stem from last-minute changes in rocket re-entry timings, …
On January 10, 2025, Qantas Flight QF 1613 made an emergency landing at Geraldton Airport due to mechanical issues, specifically significant vibrations in its left engine. The aircraft, a Fokker 100, departed for Perth but returned safely after the crew …
On December 25, 2024, a Qantas A380 flight from Sydney to Johannesburg was forced to return to Sydney due to a mechanical issue detected approximately five hours into the flight. The airline assured that safety protocols were followed, and passengers …
Qantas Airways has agreed to compensate over 1,800 ground workers, who were illegally dismissed in 2020, with a fund exceeding AUD $120 million (approximately $76 million). This resolution follows a legal battle with the Australian Transport Workers Union (TWU) after …
Qantas Airways Flight QF168 faced significant disruptions today when it made two U-turns due to technical issues shortly after takeoff from Christchurch, New Zealand, to Melbourne, Australia. The Boeing 737-800 encountered a radio malfunction 45 minutes into the flight, returning …
Jeremy Robertson has made history as the first Qantas pilot with diabetes in Australia, overcoming significant challenges after his diagnosis in 2010 led to the loss of his aviation medical clearance. Determined to return to flying, he pursued a medical …
Qantas Airways plans to reintroduce non-stop flights between Adelaide and Singapore, enhancing international travel for South Australia. This move coincides with a resurgence in international routes, including China Southern Airlines’ direct flights from Guangzhou to Adelaide. The new Qantas service …
Unite, the UK’s leading union, has successfully negotiated significant pay raises for 550 Qantas Airways cabin crew members at Heathrow, with increases ranging from 11% to 18%, retroactive to July 2023. The negotiations, prompted by rising living costs and dissatisfaction …
Qantas Freight has launched its festive Airbus A321 freighter, “Santa’s Freight,” to enhance holiday deliveries, aiming to transport 50,000 tons of freight during the Christmas season. With online shopping surging, a 5% increase in freight volume is expected compared to …
Qantas has launched a festive ‘Santa Freight’ livery on its Airbus A321 freighter to celebrate the holiday season and prepare for an unprecedented surge in shipping demand. With online shopping on the rise, Qantas Freight plans to transport over 50,000 …
