Qantas promised and Qantas delivered. The Australian carrier has just released a glut of award space, including multiple seats in premium cabins on key longhaul routes. Qantas Premium Cabin Award Space Released Facing backlash over its record profits, Qantas...
Review: Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX)
Interestingly, the Qantas International First Lounge Los Angeles (LAX) is one of the most divisive lounges in the USA. Some love it. Some call it extremely overrated. After my recent visit, I can understand both sides, though I give...
Qantas A380 Makes Emergency Landing In Baku, Azerbaijan
A Qantas A380 bound for London made a drastic 180º turn, diverting to Baku, Azerbaijan for an emergency landing after encountering a smoke warning in the cargo hold. Qantas A380 Makes Emergency Landing In Baku After Smoke Warning As...
Man Screams At Qantas Flight Attendants, “Tell Security To Come And Take Me By The Balls!”
How far would you go to defend your spouse? A man was thrown off a Qantas flight to Sydney after a verbal escalation with flight attendants. The purser claimed he cursed out her colleagues. He claimed they cruelly made...
Qatar Airways Battles Qantas And Emirates In Australia
Qatar Airways wants to double service to Australia but is facing strong opposition from Qantas, which wants to protect its own turf, and its partner Emirates. Qatar Airways Wants To Double Service To Australia, But Not If Qantas (And...
Qantas Sets The Standard For Economy Class On A350 Order
Buried in the news about a beautiful new first class product and a massive fleet renewal is that Qantas will actually make economy class a much more bearable product onboard its new Airbus A350 “Project Sunrise” fleet. Qantas A350...
Sleepy Qantas Flight Attendants Construct Blanket Forts On A330
Facing an aircraft shortage but surging demand for transpacific travel, Qantas has placed an Airbus A330 on a key U.S. route. But with that comes a number of complications, including the spectacle of flight attendants forced to set up...
Beautiful Qantas Ad A Reminder Of Darker Days
Qantas has released a beautiful new ad that is perfectly timed for the re-opening of Australia. While highly moving, the poignant ad is a sad reminder of what Australians endured during the pandemic, but sounds a note of optimism...
Air New Zealand & Qantas Renew Push For Ultra Long-Haul Service
As the world emerges from pandemic and gears up for an international travel renaissance, both Qantas and Air New Zealand have set their sights on ultra long-haul travel. For Air New Zealand, a new ultra long-haul route may come...
Qantas Business Class Lounge LAX Reopens
After nearly two years, the Qantas business class lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), also known as the oneworld lounge, has reopened. The first class lounge will open in “early” 2022 Qantas Oneworld Business Class Lounge LAX Reopens...
Pure Joy: Qantas Flight Attendant Puts On Her Uniform For First Time Since Pandemic Began
Some good news, for change – something to make you smile. A Qantas flight attendant who clearly loves her job displayed infectious joy while putting on her uniform after a long hiatus from work. Qantas Flight Attendant Puts On...
Qantas Signature Soundtrack – Boarding Music
You can close your eyes and imagine you have just boarded a Qantas flight with a new album of boarding music available for free download. Qantas Signature Boarding Music Available For Free Download Bowing to frequent requests from frequent...
Snakes On A Plane, Literally…
For airplanes sitting in California’s Mojave Desert, there is an additional concern this time of year: rattlesnakes. Snakes On A Plane (Scorpions Too) I’m not talking about a box office movie involving Pacific Air Flight 121 and Samuel L...
Qantas CEO Optimistic Over Project Sunrise
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce believes the pandemic will ultimately increase demand for point-to-point travel. That’s especially important if Qantas moves ahead with its “Project Sunrise” ultra-longhaul flight program. Qantas Affirms Project Sunrise 2024 Target Speaking Eurocontrol’s Aviation StraightTalk Live,...
Qantas Smartly Pushes Australia On International Travel
Qantas has resumed selling international tickets for flights on or after July 1, 2021 and also altered flight crews that re-training will be begin soon. The move may be premature, but also marks a strategic chess move in the...
Qantas Signs Own Death Warrant With COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, announced this week that they would require all travelers on its flights to have a COVID-19 vaccine. A move that would surely be Qantas’ undoing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
Qantas Flight To Nowhere Sells Out In 10 Minutes
Here’s an indication of just how pent up travel demand is: a Qantas flight to nowhere just set a record as the fastest selling Qantas flight in history. Qantas Flight To Nowhere Sells Out In 10 Minutes Flat… Dubbed...
Qantas Will Resume 12-Hour Flights To Nowhere (Antarctica Scenic Flights)
Australians may not be able to travel far internationally, but they’ll soon be able to take a 12-hour Qantas flight and end up right where they started. Yes, Qantas is resuming its storied scenic flights to Antarctica. Qantas Resumes...
Qantas Will Mothball 787s In California
Qantas does not see longhaul international flights resuming until September 2021. In response, it plans to mothball its fleet of Boeing 787s in California. Qantas Will Store Boeing 787s In California Desert Qantas planned to begin nonstop service between...
Qantas Employee Fired For “Accidentally” Watching X-Rated Content On Job…Five Times
If it wasn’t already obvious, don’t ever access questionable websites while on the job. A Qantas employee has been fired for repeatedly watching x-rated content. He claimed he accessed the content accidentally… Qantas Employee Fired For Repeatedly Watching X-Rated...
