How travel companies are using the wellness boom to reinvigorate the industry
Travel companies have been quick to jump on the wellness bandwagon, encouraging travellers to switch off in a world where digital technologies have made doing so nearly impossible.
Qantas to serve plant-based meat meals by the end of the year, with Aussie startup v2food a potential partner
Qantas chef Neil Perry says the airline is hoping to launch some artificial meat meals by the end of the year, starting with trials in the Qantas lounges before expanding to flights.
“Money-losing predatory actions”: Rex slams Qantas for muscling in on regional routes
Regional Express is calling for ACCC to reopen an investigation into allegations Qantas acted "anti-competitively", claims which the embattled airline has called "absurd".
“Strongest ever” foot and mouth disease screening in place as Indonesian border remains open
It's an outbreak threat that has border security and the livestock industry on high alert, but farming groups are in support of the government's decision to leave borders with Indonesia open.
“The harm can be significant”: Caravan suppliers put on notice by ACCC amid skyrocketing complaints
It's a $23 billion industry but 80% of caravan owners say they're having big problems, according to a new report from the consumer watchdog.
Qantas falls out of top five global ranking of the world’s best airlines
The Flying Kangaroo slipped from fourth to sixth place in the latest annual scorecard from AirlineRatings.com.
Lost wedding clothes, flights cancelled mid-air, and two dog crates in a sea of bags: National airlines like Qantas are melting down worldwide
Qantas isn't the only airline making headlines for all the wrong reasons at present. National airlines like British Airways and Air Canada are public enemy number one in their respective countries too.
Alan Joyce’s $19 million mansion egged as Qantas customer reports a 22-hour wait time on hold
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce's Sydney home was egged and strewn with toilet paper on Monday night as the daily traveller chaos continues for the national airline.
Adam Schwab: Airline loyalty programs have become a giant bait and switch
With borders open customers want to use loyalty points on flights, so the airlines have made it almost impossible to redeem them for business or first class seats, says Adam Schwab.
Qantas’s fall from grace: Horror stories and heartbreaks from SmartCompany readers
This week, SmartCompany readers shared their Qantas heartbreaks and horror stories, from lost luggage to flight cancellations, and more.
“Hardly worth turning on the PC”: Travel agents turn on Qantas as commissions slashed
Travel agents "may as well start packing up their desk now" as Qantas prepares to slash the multimillion-dollar industry commission from 5% down to 1%.
Qantas tagline author tells CEO to remove it from all branding, as airline battles multiple PR crises
Writer and commentator Phillip Adams has demanded the boss of Qantas remove the national airline's tagline from all branding immediately, as multiple crises engulf the company.