Qantas CEO steps down early as airline falls out of favour

Qantas CEO steps down early as airline falls out of favour

Qantas' veteran chief executive Alan Joyce announced his early retirement Tuesday, as Australia's once-loved national carrier faced searing criticism over price gouging and poor service.
Jetstar Pacific to be transformed into Pacific Airlines after major shareholder change

Jetstar Pacific to be transformed into Pacific Airlines after major shareholder change

A major change of shareholders prepares the low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific for a more sustainable future, flying under new colours and its new-old name reminiscent of its origin and its new main shareholder, Vietnam Airlines.
Qantas to test 'ultra long-haul' flights from New York and London to Sydney

Qantas to test 'ultra long-haul' flights from New York and London to Sydney

Qantas on Thursday (Aug 22) said it will run "ultra long-haul" test flights in the coming months from New York and London to Sydney in order to assess the health of pilots and passengers, as it eyes commercial services on the marathon routes.
Qantas outlines pilot academy plans as profit soars

Qantas outlines pilot academy plans as profit soars

SYDNEY: Qantas Airways posted a bumper 17.9 per cent jump in interim net profit on Thursday (Feb 22) and announced a share buyback, while outlining plans to create one of the southern hemisphere's biggest pilot academies.