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Qantas CEO Says Australia Will Re-Open To Visitors In July. Government Says Not So Fast. What’s The Truth?

by Gary Leff on January 5, 2021

Jan 05 2021

Qantas started selling international tickets – for New Zealand at the end of March based on an expected ‘travel bubble’ reciprocally permitted visits between the two countries – and July 1 for the rest of their international route network including the United States. The CEO of Qantas, Alan Joyce, said he expected the country to re-open to international travel at that time.

The government of Australia was none too amused with Joyce’s announcement but they didn’t deny it.

Qantas Says Australia Will Re-Open To Visitors, Business Class Awards Available

by Gary Leff on January 4, 2021

Jan 04 2021

Australia may re-open to international travel July 1. At least that’s what the CEO of Qantas is saying, and Qantas has loaded international flights for sale as of that date. Qantas had previously killed its full international schedule through the end of September.

Seeing this news I immediately went to look for award seats

Airline CEO: You’ll Need Proof Of Vaccination To Fly

by Gary Leff on November 23, 2020

Nov 23 2020

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says you’ll need proof of vaccination against Covid-19 to be able to fly his airline internationally, whether arriving or departing Australia.

His airline’s requirements may not be a bellwether for the world, but they do point to an expectation that travelers will need to be vaccinated in order to have access to the world. And this requirement is likely to last, when put in place by governments, for longer than is necessary.

Amazing Award Space For 4: QSuites And Non-Stop Australia Throughout 2021

by Gary Leff on October 18, 2020

Oct 18 2020

Right now there are some great opportunities to use your miles for the whole family on Qatar Airways QSuites from San Francisco to travel to the Mideast, Africa, or region around India as well as to travel on the new Qantas Chicago – Brisbane flight. Space is generally available throughout 2021, and by the second half of the year we could be past the current unpleasantness.

Airline Veteran: I Shouldn’t Be Fired For Watching Porn, Since I Was Actually Asleep On The Job

by Gary Leff on July 7, 2020

Jul 07 2020

A 41 year veteran of Qantas lost his engineering job after two women complained about him watching porn on his company-issued iPad. His excuse? He must have momentarily dozed off and the porn just came on without his realizing it.

In other words, the man’s defense – that he brought to the country’s Fair Work Commission to dispute his firing – was that he was sleeping on the job.

New Airline Video Promotes (Lack Of) Social Distancing On Planes

by Gary Leff on June 8, 2020

Jun 08 2020

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is against social distancing on planes and won’t block middle seats. The airline offers hand sanitizer and masks, but doesn’t want to make passengers wear them.

I wish I knew who created this video, but it’s a brilliant send up of the Qantas approach

Is American Airlines Going To Add A New Australia Route?

by Gary Leff on February 28, 2020

Feb 28 2020

When the American Airlines-Qantas joint venture was first announced I expected that an early route addition would be Dallas Fort-Worth – Brisbane. The head of the Brisbane airport expected it, too, and the CEO of Qantas International predicted their Boeing 787s made the most sense flying Brisbane to LA or Dallas.

Before Qantas began operating an Airbus A380 on the Sydney – Dallas route the flight was on a Boeing 747 and from Dallas to Sydney had to make a stop in Brisbane (but flew non-stop from Sydney to Dallas). Now JonNYC is writing that Dallas Fort-Worth – Brisbane is a route to look for.

Qantas First Class Awards Wide Open For Months (Even For Four Passengers)

by Gary Leff on January 10, 2020

Jan 10 2020

Flying between the U.S. and Australia in business and first class is among the toughest frequent flyer awards out there. Frequently it requires connecting in Asia rather than flying non-stop.

Right now though there’s incredible Qantas first class award availability using Qantas Frequent Flyer miles. While you’ll find a handful of dates between now and the end of June where a couple of seats are available, starting in July and through the end of the year things really open up.

Awards Available On The Final Qantas Boeing 747 Flight To The U.S.

by Gary Leff on December 20, 2019

Dec 20 2019

As Qantas retires its fleet of Boeing 747s, Boeing 747 – ‘Sydney’ (VH-OEF) will fly its last flight from Sydney to Los Angeles on February 9, 2020.

And notably there are award seats available in economy, premium economy, and business class on this nostalgia flight.

Don’t Fall For The Hype: Qantas Hasn’t Pulled The Trigger On “Project Sunrise”

by Gary Leff on December 12, 2019

Dec 12 2019

Qantas announced today that they have selected the Airbus A350-1000 for ‘Project Sunrise’ ultra long haul flights such as Sydney – New York JFK and Sydney – London.

The news here is that they’ve deferred a decision, not that they are doing anything. And their aircraft selection just means they’ve tentatively decided not to order the Boeing 777X. It doesn’t mean they’ve ordered ultra long haul planes. And it doesn’t mean they’re going to fly these routes.