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    Marshals cuff man in Qantas jet drama

    AIR marshals were forced to restrain a man on a plane bound from Sydney to Manila after the irate passenger tried to break into the coughpit. Australian Mamudu Kamara, who was travelling on Qantas flight QF19, ran up and banged on the door of the flight deck after crew had...
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    Changes to QF baggage limits

    ECONOMY BAGGAGE LIMITS Non FF and bronze members, was one piece up to 23kg, now 30kg Qantas Club and silver members, was two pieces up to 23kg each, now 42kg Gold members, was two pieces up to 32kg each, now 46kg Platinum/platinum one members, was three pieces up to 32kg each, now 50kg...
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    A380 wing cracks may not be fixed for six years

    Steve Purvinas strikes again: REPAIRING tiny cracks in the wings of Airbus's flagship A380 superjumbo will take eight weeks for each aircraft but the work does not have to be done in one go and is not urgent, the company says. The France-based plane-maker confirmed a...
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    'Device' claim causes jet to divert

    A US Airways jet travelling from Paris to North Carolina was diverted to Maine after a French passenger handed a note to a flight attendant mentioning that she had a surgically implanted device, raising terrorism fears. An examination by two doctors aboard the plane found...
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    CX Z class

    Good news everyone! Just booked my trip to America. 1st August 2012: CX882 (HKG-LAX in Z class) 17th August 2012: CX873 (SFO-HKG in Z class) First time in Z and second time to America. I'm visiting Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle & San Francisco with two (possibly three)...
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    USA Business Class in August

    I had a thread up before about USA in July but I'm now looking at going in August 2012. I'd really like to go J even just one way as I have almost 900,000 points that have not been touched since I started accumulating. I'm flexible with dates anytime in August and I don't mind leaving from...
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    USA in July

    I'm currently organising a trip to the States in July with a few friends. I plan on using my FF points and my mates are just looking for a cheap option. There is a big price difference between June and July! 10th June-24th June (MEL-LAX-MEL) $1,300 approx. with V Australia. 10th July-24th July...
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    Happy New Year Travel

    I'm flying from Melbourne to the Gold Coast with DJ tomorrow to spend a couple of weeks in Queensland. I'm looking forward to New Years on the Gold Coast :) Anyone else travelling for the New Year? I'll have limited internet access whilst i'm on holidays so Happy New Year everyone! Stay safe...
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    Introducing the new Qantas Wine & Food Community

    Just got this email from QF: Qantas Fine wine and rich rewards. The new Qantas Wine and Food Community. Hello James...
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    Virgin Australia & Delta - final DOT approval

    http://www.asx.com.au/asxpdf/20110614/pdf/41z60m5r9wsl1q.pdf
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    Dismal outlook for airline industry profits

    ASIA-Pacific airlines are expected to be the most profitable of those in any region this year, but profits will be about a fifth of the $US10 billion earned last year. The International Air Transport Association estimates...
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    Is this one of the worst pieces of no news work ever?

    Is this some kind of no news joke? Seriously the top 10 evil tips for taking revenge on selfish passengers? Disgusting piece of work from no news. DON'T mess with these passengers. The stress of flying has made many...
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    Qantas pilots join engineers in call for first strike since 1966

    QANTAS has really been put into a tough position now. I hope both sides can work something out ASAP!! Qantas pilots join engineers in call for first strike since 1966 | The Australian QANTAS pilots say they agonised for weeks before applying today to take their first industrial action since...
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    Online check-in

    I just went to QF online check-in and it won't let me! Would it be because i've requested an upgrade from Y+ to J?? Flight 1: Status: Confirmed Upgrade status: Requested Travel Class: Premium Economy (T) Flight Duration: 14h 20m Flight 2...
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    Trainee pilots in the coughpits with Jetstar's domestic flights

    Just $57,600 on a part-time contract?? No news makes them sound very underpaid!! Why is no news trying to make this sound so dangerous?? Who cares what New Zealand requirement is. We are only worried about the requirement here in Australia and JQ is not breaking the law. JETSTAR passenger...
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    USA trip!

    So i'm off to America next week for the first time!! My father and I are heading over on Monday 9 May in Y+ (we have both requested an upgrade) and will return on Saturday 21 May in Y+ (we have both requested an upgrade). On Wednesday 11 May we are meeting my uncle who is flying in from...
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    Virgin Blue increases fuel charges

    Ironic that when QF announce an increase in fuel charges that DJ get no mention! Virgin Blue increases fuel charges, expands Delta codeshare agreement | The Australian VIRGIN Blue Group today joined Qantas and boosted fuel surcharges on international and domestic flights...
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    Loud bang shakes mine workers' Qantas FIFO flight

    I'm looking forward to seeing no-news' photo of B717. Maybe they will use A380 photo? A QANTAS flight carrying about 100 mining workers from Perth has been turned back after a loud bang shook the plane. Flight QF1820 took off from Perth Domestic Airport at about 5.40am...
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    Justin Bieber told he is a security risk on QF flight

    Even QF dislike Bieber? HA. CANADIAN pop sensation Justin Bieber was involved in an incident aboard a flight in Australia yesterday afternoon. Cabin staff had to order the 17-year-old and one of his security guards to sit down after they started roaming the plane while it...
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    Virgin Blue expands codeshare with Delta Air Lines

    JB is pushing hard. Virgin Blue expands codeshare with Delta Air Lines | The Australian VIRGIN Blue Group has expanded its codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines as it awaits a decision on a closer alliance with the US giant. The Australian airline group, which is due...
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