Category: Airlines

The competition watchdog is seeking submissions on its draft determination, which would allow Virgin to sell an unlimited number of tickets under its code on Air New Zealand flights sold and originating in Australia, up to available capacity, provided …

Several Qantas customers have reported being able to access other customer’s account information, point score, status tier, travel destination and even boarding passes. In addition, customers could reportedly change other people’s seats, cancel their f…

The Times reports that the Miami-based venture capital firm injected £16 million into the football club on Tuesday, UK time, while Bonza’s four 737 MAX 8 aircraft were repossessed at around 3am AEST on Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded. The airline …

In a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, Jetstar said it had set up a “dedicated page” on its website for Bonza staff affected by the news.

Speaking to radio station 3AW, the Transport Minister also said she believed the airline itself was unaware of the truth of reports that a financial consultancy was quietly appointed to look over the airline’s accounts.

The dramatic development comes hours after the airline suspended all of its flights and weeks after a rash of speculation about the future of the airline.

The rival airline on Tuesday also reiterated its pledge to help stranded passengers get home and offered to assist Bonza staff members affected by news of its voluntary administration.

Speaking to media, the minister advised stranded Bonza customers to contact her office on 1800 069 244, with the hotline expected to be operational until 10pm on Tuesday night. Qantas, Virgin and Rex have all offered assistance to affected passengers.

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia advised Bonza customers who were due to travel on Tuesday to contact them to book these seats. The news comes after Bonza suspended all flights for the day due to discussions about the low-cost carrier’s viability.