Virgin Australia is set to become the first airline in the country to allow pets in cabins on domestic flights from next year, following regulatory approval. While the pets would have to remain in their approved carriers for the entire flight, many pet owners will be relieved they no longerContinue Reading
Jayne Hrdlicka, the chief executive of Virgin Australia, has announced she is stepping down from her role. Ms Hrdlicka made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon as the airline announced a return to profitability over the 2023 financial year and what they said was a “strong” first half of the 2024Continue Reading
Fans capped off a spellbinding men’s final at the Australian Open by indulging in a treasured national tradition: mercilessly booing the Prime Minister. Anthony Albanese was present in the crowd at Melbourne Park on Sunday night to see 22-year-old Italian Jannik Sinner recover from two sets down to claim hisContinue Reading
Virgin Australia will be flying to Uluru for the first time ever from Melbourne and Brisbane. The two new direct services will connect travellers to the iconic Aussie destination from June 6 and June 7 next year, respectively. There will be four flights per week from Melbourne, while Brisbane willContinue Reading
The federal government’s controversial decision to block Qatar flights has sparked heated scenes on TV, with 2GB host Chris O’Keefe launching into a spray at Labor minister Bill Shorten and demanding to know “why are we protecting” Qantas. Virgin Australia last week slammed the government’s decision in July to rejectContinue Reading
Alan Joyce could face the prospect of jail time if he fails to front a Senate inquiry into the blocking of extra flights from Qatar. The former Qantas chief has been warned he will need to face the inquiry when he returns to Australia from a European vacation. Coalition senatorContinue Reading
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has received a baptism of fire after being accused of trying to channel her predecessor Alan Joyce to filibuster a senate inquiry. The new chief executive and chair Richard Goyer fronted a marathon three and a half-hour committee hearing on Wednesday, raising concern that they couldContinue Reading
Opposition leader Peter Dutton believes Qantas has “tarnished its brand” following allegations the airline sold tickets on 8000 flights it had already cancelled. Speaking on Sky News on Sunday morning, Mr Dutton said he, “like many Australians”, is “disappointed” with alleged way Qantas has been treating customers, adding there hasContinue Reading
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is said to have reviewed the criteria for membership of the airline’s invite-only Chairman’s Lounge. The exclusive lounge was brought back into the spotlight this week when Mr Joyce was grilled by senators at a hearing on Monday for an inquiry into the cost of living,Continue Reading
Peter Dutton has accused the Prime Minister of striking a secret “sweetheart deal” with Qantas boss Alan Joyce. Mr Dutton made the accusation this week following the government’s decision to block Qatar Airways from expanding its network in Australia. “It’s inflationary and it’s unfair to a lot of Australians whoContinue Reading