Aviation
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys.
Cruise
Qatar Airways teams up with Ponant to dabble in expedition cruising
The airline’s destination management arm is offering up a pretty spiffy adventure cruise, proving it is possible to be master of the sky and the sea.
Aviation
Qatar Airways entangled in online recruitment scam
Adding to its already horrendous news week, the airline has become embroiled in an online recruitment scam.
Aviation
Passenger on same Qatar Airways flight as invasively-searched women thought plane was being hijacked
A 73-year-old woman has recounted her disturbing experience of being on a Qatar Airways flight when several Australian women were forced to have invasive vaginal examinations by authorities.
Aviation
Women from 10 flights taken for invasive medical examinations in Qatar, says Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister
More troubling details have emerged over the Qatar airport incident involving a number of Australian women.
Aviation
“Offensive, grossly inappropriate” vaginal examinations of female plane passengers reported to Australian Federal Police
The federal government is demanding answers from the relevant authorities, after 13 Australian women were forced to undergo invasive medical examinations at an international airport.
Aviation
Qatar Airways hosts special ‘Think Pink’ flight for breast cancer awareness
The airline flew an exclusive female-only flight complete with pink food and drinks, along with a very special flight path.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Rex in line for $150m of funding, Velocity’s ‘Double Points’ campaign + MORE
We can’t promise this week’s Aviation Wrap is all good news, but at least Rex shareholders and Velocity Frequent Flyers have something to cheer about.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Singapore Airlines to cut thousands of jobs, Rex authorised for Qantas/Virgin collab + MORE
It’s been a heavy week in aviation news, but we’ve lightened the load for you here by compiling yet another comprehensive wrap.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Virgin staff celebrate Bain Capital sale, Hawaiian Airlines removes change fees + MORE
Outside of making a fourth double-shot espresso (as our reporter did), this week’s Aviation Wrap is the best way to kill five minutes.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Virgin’s company secretary resigns, Myanmar Airways appoints Australian GSA + MORE
It’s mainly good news in this week’s Aviation Wrap, with a sprinkling of announcements around the industry’s favourite buzzword: sustainability.
Aviation
Qatar Airways no longer accepting bookings to Australia amid international travel restrictions
by Christian Fleetwood
It’s been one of the leaders in carrying international traffic to and from Australia since April, but ensuring the continued repatriation of passengers Down Under is becoming “increasingly challenging” for Qatar Airways.