Articles tagged “qantas airways”

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IDEAS: Qantas’ New Airbus A220 Tells a Story Through Aboriginal Livery

Qantas has unveiled the livery of its first QantasLink Airbus A220, which will be the sixth aircraft to feature in its Flying Art Series when it comes into service as part of the group’s domestic fleet renewal program. Credit: Qantas The aircraft features the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist, Maringka Baker, and tells the…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

Short-Term Rentals

New York City Short-Term Rentals Go Underground

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines New York's illegal short-term rental market, Morocco's reopening, and Virgin Australia's rare profit.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

New York City Short-Term Rentals Go Underground

Tourism

Skift India Report: How Australia Is Gaining from India’s Tourism Growth

Destinations are betting big on India’s travel market. With a growing economy, young population, and rising middle class, the country is positioned to become one of the most lucrative outbound tourism markets in the world.

Amrita Ghosh | 2 months ago

Skift India Report: How Australia Is Gaining from India’s Tourism Growth

Airlines

Qantas CEO to Retire Early as Airline Looks to Rebuild Reputation

Alan Joyce's departure would enable Qantas to "expedite its rejuvenation," conveying the idea of the company yielding to public and political demands after enduring them for years.

Byron Kaye and Aishwarya Nair, Reuters | 3 months ago

Qantas CEO to Retire Early as Airline Looks to Rebuild Reputation

Airlines

Qantas Notches Record Earnings Bolstered by a Travel Rebound

More planes and new routes are in the offing as Qantas takes advantage of healthy travel demand.

Roushni Nair and Archishma Iyer, Reuters | 3 months ago

Qantas Notches Record Earnings Bolstered by a Travel Rebound

Tourism

India Daily: U.S. Legislators Want Government to Prioritize Visa Backlog 

The average wait time for an Indian tourist visa to visit the U.S. still stands at 11 months. The State Department needs to do better.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

India Daily: U.S. Legislators Want Government to Prioritize Visa Backlog 

Tourism

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at U.S. vaccine rules, Qantas’ new CEO, and VisitBritain’s AI-assisted campaign.

Rashaad Jorden | 7 months ago

U.S. Will Drop Vaccine Requirement for International Flyers

Airline Weekly

New Qantas CEO Must Build on Predecessor’s Legacy

Alan Joyce leaves Vanessa Hudson big shoes to fill at the helm of Qantas.

7 months ago
New Qantas CEO Must Build on Predecessor’s Legacy

Airline Weekly

Are Qantas’ Record Profits as Good as It Gets?

Qantas' record profits may not last, but that actually may be a good as the industry normalizes after the pandemic.

9 months ago
Are Qantas’ Record Profits as Good as It Gets?

Airlines

Virgin Australia Owner Bain Capital Hints at IPO

As Australia's second-biggest carrier looks to relist at the stock exchange, the biggest question is how big a stake does Bain want to retain.

Scott Murdoch, Jamie Freed and Harish Sridharan, Reuters | 10 months ago

Virgin Australia Owner Bain Capital Hints at IPO