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Passengers Receive Refund After Sitting in Urine During 10-Hour Flight

A couple on a 10-hour Qantas Airways flight from Bangkok to Sydney discovered they had been sitting in someone else's urine, leading to a successful refund request. The incident involved wet items and the discovery of children's underwear, ultimately resulting in the couple realizing they had been in contact with urine for the entire trip. This adds to a series of bizarre airplane incidents, including emergency landings and unconventional in-flight activities.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#airplane-mishaps #international-flight #passenger-refund

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Qantas Faces Lawsuit for Selling Tickets on Cancelled Flights

Australia's competition regulator, the ACCC, has filed a lawsuit against Qantas Airways, accusing the airline of selling tickets to over 8,000 flights between May and July 2022 without disclosing that they had been cancelled. The ACCC alleges that Qantas continued to sell tickets for an average of 16 days after cancelling flights, including one Sydney-to-San Francisco flight that was sold for 40 days after cancellation. Qantas could face fines of up to 10% of its annual turnover, which was A$19.8 billion ($12.8 billion) in the year to June. The airline stated that it would review the allegations and respond in court, noting the challenging period the industry faced due to the pandemic.

via Reuters|

#accc #australia #business

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Qantas Achieves Record-Breaking Profit and Expands International Fleet

Qantas Airways, Australia's flagship carrier, has reported a record annual profit of $2.47 billion AUD ($1.6 billion) as air travel demand continues to recover post-pandemic. The airline plans to increase its fleet by ordering 12 Airbus 350 and 12 Boeing 787 aircraft, while also announcing a share buyback of $500 million AUD. Qantas aims to retire older planes and introduce new flight routes, including long-haul direct flights from Sydney to London and New York in 2025. The CEO, Alan Joyce, attributed the profits to the airline's strong position in the industry and expects air fares to decrease significantly in the next year. The Transport Workers' Union has called for Joyce's resignation over alleged empty promises and suppression of workers' wages. Joyce is set to retire in November and will be succeeded by Vanessa Hudson, Qantas' first female CEO.

via CNBC|

#business #ceo-resignation #fleet-expansion

travel2 years ago•2 min saved

Qantas introduces innovative features for long-haul flights.

Qantas Airways has unveiled a "wellbeing zone" for economy-class passengers on its new A350-1000 jet, which will operate ultra long-haul flights between Sydney and London and New York. The lounge will feature an onboard stretch and movement space, sculpted wall panels, integrated stretch handles, an on-screen guided exercise program, and a station where passengers can pick up beverages and snacks. Qantas has reduced the plane's passenger capacity to 238 to make space for the lounge and promises relatively generous legroom in its economy and premium economy areas, with 33 inches and 40 inches of space, respectively.

via CBS News|

#legroom #long-haul-flights #passenger-comfort