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Alan Joyce buckles in for a second Qantas turnaround

The Qantas CEO's last program turned airline losses into record profits, but how much of this new challenge is beyond his control?

Angus Whitley |

UK wants open borders to Australia

A traffic light system will help restart UK travel, however Australia might not give Britain the green light.

David Flynn |

What Bain Capital's Virgin Australia 2.0 will look like

Keen to know the shape of the new Virgin Australia? We've pulled it together for you.

David Flynn |

Bain wins: US investment giant takes control of Virgin

The deep-pocketed Boston-based global investment giant will take the stick at Virgin Australia 2.0.

David Flynn |

Bain's vision for Virgin 2.0: what's a 'hybrid' airline?

Bain Capital will reposition Virgin as a mid-market player – here's what that means for Australian travellers.

Chris C. |

Cyrus abandons Virgin Australia bid

Virgin's administrator slammed for "lack of engagement" with the Branson-affiliated investment giant.

David Flynn |

Qantas to suspend most overseas flights until mid-2021

International travel looks to be largely off the agenda for most Australians.

David Flynn |

Qatar maps out Boeing 777 retirement timetable

The Gulf carrier maps out a retirement plan for its long-distance workhorse.

David Flynn |

SQ and Vistara make inroads into Emirates, Etihad markets

Singapore Airline's India affiliate Vistara sees demand for direct, non-stop flights rather than hub stopovers.

Bloomberg News |

Alan Joyce hasn't given up on Qantas Project Sunrise

Project Sunrise and those Airbus A350s remain on the radar, it's just a matter of 'when'.

David Flynn |

Qantas to mothball its flagship Airbus A380s until 2023

Alan Joyce says the mighty superjumbo is likely to stay grounded "for at least three years."

David Flynn |

Qantas seeks $15bn savings in post-Covid recovery plan

The three-year 'rightsize, restructure and recapitalise' plan will see most of Qantas' international fleet grounded to mid-2021.

David Flynn |

Qantas retires entire Boeing 747 fleet

If you never got to fly on the upper deck of the Qantas Boeing 747, you've missed your chance for good.

David Flynn |

In the coronavirus era, Qatar charts a bold new flightpath

"I always have said that every downturn has an opportunity," Qatar Airways CEO tells Executive Traveller.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport add two-way transits

Return journeys open up to a handful of Asian countries.

David Flynn |

Has Qantas found a faster, easier way to board a flight?

Starting from the last row of a domestic flight, "sequenced boarding" is both logical and hassle-free.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia's new owner to be chosen by next week

We'll soon know more about the new force behind Virgin Australia and the shape of the rebooted challenger.

David Flynn |

Qantas, ACCC clash over refunds for cancelled flights

Qantas is extending the use-by date for travel credit, but the ACCC wants passengers to know they are still entitled to a refund.

David Flynn |