Yesterday
How the fuel crisis could fix a hole in the EV market
Stephen Yiu lives near a petrol station, and is constantly reminded of his escape from soaring prices as new and used EV sales jump.
This Month
Qantas redirects seats from America to Europe to salve profit pain
The aircraft will boost capacity on lucrative routes where Persian Gulf competitors have cut back, while higher fares are expected to mitigate higher fuel costs.
Qantas faces $500m profit shock amid perfect storm of costs
A prolonged Middle East conflict is threatening to tear into the carrier’s earnings this year, with higher fares unlikely to overcome a surging fuel bill.
First western Sydney flights confirmed
One carrier has locked in its schedule for Sydney’s new international hub, but others are yet to reveal if their planes will take off when it opens.
Qantas cuts Jetstar services to New Zealand as fuel costs soar
While the airline has stopped short of the big changes forced on some competitors, it has trimmed the schedule for its low-cost carrier.
Qantas is making it easier for frequent flyers to find reward seats
The quiet launch of a new booking platform with far more options has come amid a flurry of changes from the airline as it overhauls its popular loyalty scheme.
Qantas says fuel secured into April as global airlines cut flights
The carrier’s chief executive, Vanessa Hudson, says it is working on how to get more capacity into Europe as competitors are forced to cut services.
As fuel prices soar, it’s hard for EV owners to stay humble
Sales inquiries for EVs have risen since the Iran conflict began, as the vehicles once seen as good for the planet are now considered good for the budget, too.
Lamborghini buyers won’t cop an EV version even as petrol soars
Chief executive Stephan Winkelmann says a decision to dump plans for a full EV hit profits, but customers simply don’t want one without an engine roar.
Qantas to review fares every two weeks as fuel prices surge
The airline wants to add seats on high-demand routes to Europe, but may need to cut flights to less popular destinations to curb costs.
Qantas boots Jetstar flyers from lounges, restricts access for others
The changes will reduce the number of travellers who can access some of the lounges and come after other significant changes to the frequent flyer scheme.
Emirates flights to Europe jump despite Dubai strikes, travel warnings
The Gulf carrier, Qantas’ major international partner, has returned almost two-thirds of its routes even while its rivals remain cautious in the midst of war.
Qantas draws line under pandemic credit scandal with $105m payment
The airline has agreed to pay compensation to potentially hundreds of thousands of travellers who had to wait more than three years to be given refunds.
Sydney Airport chief warns against reliance on imported aviation fuel
Although aviation fuel imports are mostly assured for this month, uncertainty looms for April and beyond, as the Middle East conflict threatens global shipping.
Qantas faces profit hit despite soaring fares as fuel becomes scarce
The country’s largest airline has hedged much of its oil costs for the year. But it is the price of refining that has spiked as producers curtail supply.
Qantas lifts fares as bookings surge, finds more planes to Europe
The airline said its international flights were now 90 per cent full after conflict in the Middle East disrupted travel across heavily travelled Gulf routes.
Travellers find a more certain route to Europe – through the US
United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby says bookings from Australia and New Zealand to European destinations have soared since war broke out in the Gulf.
‘Anarchy’ at petrol stations as motorists try to beat price peaks
Fears of oil prices reaching $US150 a barrel has prompted long queues at fuel stations, as authorities call for calm.
Should I stay or should I go? Travellers grapple with flight bookings
The cost of airfares through Asia is soaring as travellers look for alternatives to the Middle East hubs, but airlines are adding flights to Australia.
Qatar Airways cancels Melbourne F1 party, uninvites guests to track
The airline has decided it is inappropriate to host hospitality events while some of its passengers are stuck in the Middle East because of the Iran conflict.
Consumers could pay higher airfares as airports spend billions
Australia’s top four airports earned $402 million in operating profits just from car parking charges, and a collective $1.2 billion from aeronautical operations.
Peter Gunn, truckie turned billionaire logistics titan, dies at 83
The Victorian businessman pioneered the use of larger vehicles in the 1970s and went on to hold stakes in everything from Toll Holdings to Virgin Blue.
Limited flights resume as Defence explores Gulf repatriation plans
Etihad was showing a flight to Sydney as not yet cancelled, providing a glimmer of hope for stranded Australians, as US warns citizens to leave.
Melbourne hotel no-shows surge as F1 visitors can’t get flights
The Formula 1 is one of the biggest events on the Melbourne sporting calendar, but hotels are worried as guests can’t get flights in.
Flight chaos engulfs Middle East as planes turned back to Australia
Major Gulf airlines have paused all departures as thousands of scheduled services were cancelled. More than a dozen have returned to Sydney and Melbourne.
