Aviation
“A classic Rex tantrum”: Qantas hits back at criticism of its regional strategy
by Huntley Mitchell
Forget the Qantas-Virgin rivalry and grab the popcorn for this one between the flying kangaroo and Rex.
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Aviation
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Aviation
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Aviation
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Aviation
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