Economy Class & Beyond

Qantas hopes for parts of the “Qantas Act” to be repealed

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Qantas as we all know took one hell of a hit this year, with 5,000 jobs on the line and 50 aircraft to be deferred, delayed or withdrawn from their fleet. One of the things Qantas says that is holding it back is the "Qantas Sales Act 1992", that dictates how much foreign investment Qantas can hold (as well as the initial privatisation of Qantas). Specifically, this relates to … [Read more...]

Pain continues to be a theme at Qantas – job cuts and aircraft cuts ahead

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The pain continues at Qantas as the airline continues to suffer with the ever-changing market conditions, as it lost $252 Million in the first half of the year trading. Qantas Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, GhettoIFE. And the pain will continue on all fronts as the airline planes to remove 5,000 jobs from the Qantas staffing roster as part of a $2 … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Qantas A380

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Once again, its Saturday,, so please stow your luggage above your seats, place your seats in the upright position and ensure your tray table is stowed as we go to this week’s safety video. This week, it’s Qantas showing off safety aboard their A380s... without John Travolta. Thankfully. Another safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? … [Read more...]

Qantas and Emirates Joint venture open for booking

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Last year, Qantas and Emirates announced a deep codeshare tie-up, and has been waiting for approvals from Australian Competitions and Consumer Commission (ACCC)  to commence the partnership. Interim approval has been granted by the ACCC, with full approval due for early March. For the rest of us, this means that through booking is now available on Emirates - Qantas routes … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios: Avois? Oh YEAH!

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Avios? Oh Yes... Oh Yes... OH YEAH! Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator Lounge LX1952 … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios! Zurich Rush, LX424 Zurich to Birmingham

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Rushing around Zurich, and LX424 Zürich Airport - Birmingham Airport Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios! BA484 London Heathrow to Barcelona

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways British Airways T5 First Class Lounge, BA484 London Heathrow – Barcelona El Prat Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – … [Read more...]

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