In a deal announced last September but implemented now, Qantas have abandoned their Singapore hub. In future all flights to Europe will pass through Dubai. The new route is shorter and will save as much as $100m (US) per year…
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Airbus A380 wing cracks could cost 100 million Euros
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Der Spiegel has reported that repairs to the hairline cracks detected in a few ‘L’ brackets in Airbus A380 aircraft wings could cost nearly €1.5 million per aircraft to repair. The total cost of the repair programme could be as…
Qantas compensation for non-residents
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Qantas have provided details of their compensation for victims of the grounding who are not Australian residents. Travellers affected by the grounding will be able to claim a voucher worth the equivalent of $250 (Australian). The voucher can only be…
Apply for Qantas free flights
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If you are an Australian resident and your flight was cancelled between 29 and 31 October then you are likely entitled to a free flight. For your convenience here is a direct link to the Qantas Free Flight Offer Request…
Qantas to give away 100,000 flights
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As part of a massive public relations exercise projected to cost $20m (Australian), Qantas have announced that they will be giving away 100,000 flights within Australia, or between Australia and New Zealand. The catch? Only Australian residents affected by the…
Qantas flight disruption end October 2011
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Without prior warning, from 0800 GMT on Saturday 29 October all Qantas flights were cancelled worldwide. In at least one case an aircraft was already on the taxiway when it was recalled. All flights remained grounded on Sunday. Flight operations…