Qantas Check-in Breaks Down – Qantas passengers were issued with handwritten boarding passes at airports across the world this morning after the company’s check-in system malfunctioned. A Qantas spokeswoman confirmed the meltdown occurred at 6.40am and had impacted on the airline’s ability to print boarding passes. “We have had issues printing boarding passes at our [...]
Qantas Grounds ALL Flights – AIPA President Barry Jackson says Qantas’ move is extraordinary. ”It’s really holding the country to ransom and as people have said it forces the government to take action,” Mr Jackson told ABC television. Mr Jackson expressed doubts about the legality of the carrier’s actions. ”As far as being legally able [...]
Qantas CEO Faces the Music – As the annual general meeting gets under way at 11.00 (AEDT) today baggage handlers, catering workers and ground staff are walking off the job. CEO Alan Joyce said the Transport Workers Union’s actions have disrupted 10,000 passengers and apologised to all the passengers who will be delayed today as [...]
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Qantas Still Facing Strikes – Qantas has warned up to 70 flights will be affected by today’s stoppages, with delays of up to 70 minutes. Mr Joyce said the Transport Workers Union’s actions will today disrupt 10,000 passengers, in addition to the 70,000 passengers who have already been affected by recent industrial action. “We urge [...]
Big Strikes at Qantas – Qantas is warning passengers to expect delays next week as nearly 4,000 baggage handlers go on strike. The four-hour strike planned for next Tuesday is part of ongoing industrial action over pay and conditions, and is coordinated with separate claims by pilots and engineers. Qantas group executive Olivia Wirth says [...]
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