QF Capacity reductions , SIN F lounge closure
Mar 17, 2020, 5:56 pm
#77
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Reductions now to mid-Sept 2020.
Check out the new update 18 March
Qantas International network changes. qantas.com.au
Check out the new update 18 March
Qantas International network changes. qantas.com.au
Mar 17, 2020, 6:01 pm
#78
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Reductions now to mid-Sept 2020.
Check out the new update 18 March
Qantas International network changes. qantas.com.au
Check out the new update 18 March
Qantas International network changes. qantas.com.au
Mar 17, 2020, 7:07 pm
#79
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Mar 17, 2020, 10:06 pm
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Mar 18, 2020, 2:14 am
#82
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International - 20 Feb was 5% reduction, then 10 March was 23% of capacity removed until mid September followed by yesterday announcement being 90% of capacity removed until end of May.
Domestic - 20 Feb was 2% reduction, then 10 March was 5% of capacity removed until mid September followed by yesterday announcement being 60% of capacity removed until end of May.
Aircraft - 10 March announcement said 38 aircraft grounded including all but 2 A380s and yesterdays announcement said 150 aircraft grounded including almost all of the Group’s wide-body fleet.
From May to September - yesterday they said "Previously announced cuts in place from end-May through to mid-September remain in place and are likely to be increased, depending on demand"
Mar 18, 2020, 4:06 pm
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Mar 18, 2020, 4:53 pm
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https://www.news.com.au/travel/trave...d45033a278f93d
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-...virus/12069876
Qantas cancels international flights, stands down staff amid coronavirus outbreak
Qantas will ground all its international flights and temporarily stand down about two-thirds of its 30,000 staff due to coronavirus.
Qantas will ground all its international flights and temporarily stand down two-thirds of its 30,000 staff until the end of May.
The cutbacks, announced this morning, come as Australia's biggest airline reels from a massive downturn in travel due to coronavirus.
Qantas international flights will be suspended from the end of March until May and domestic services will be cut by 60 per cent.
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Qantas will ground all its international flights and temporarily stand down about two-thirds of its 30,000 staff due to coronavirus.
Qantas will ground all its international flights and temporarily stand down two-thirds of its 30,000 staff until the end of May.
The cutbacks, announced this morning, come as Australia's biggest airline reels from a massive downturn in travel due to coronavirus.
Qantas international flights will be suspended from the end of March until May and domestic services will be cut by 60 per cent.
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Qantas and Jetstar have announced that two-thirds of their 30,000 employees will be temporarily stood down from late March until at least the end of May.
The group will also suspend all international flights, after the Federal Government told all Australians to avoid international travel.
Qantas said some scheduled international flights would continue until late March to help people return home to Australia.
"As the national carrier, Qantas is in ongoing discussions with the Federal Government about continuation of some strategic links," it said in a statement to the ASX.
More than 150 aircraft have been temporarily grounded, including all of Qantas's A380s, 747s and B787-9s and Jetstar's B787-8s.
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The group will also suspend all international flights, after the Federal Government told all Australians to avoid international travel.
Qantas said some scheduled international flights would continue until late March to help people return home to Australia.
"As the national carrier, Qantas is in ongoing discussions with the Federal Government about continuation of some strategic links," it said in a statement to the ASX.
More than 150 aircraft have been temporarily grounded, including all of Qantas's A380s, 747s and B787-9s and Jetstar's B787-8s.
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Mar 18, 2020, 6:19 pm
#86
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Well we knew this was coming, but now it looks like all international flights have been suspended till at least 31 May 2020.
And here's what they say about refunds:
"To avoid further inconvenience, we’re converting all bookings on cancelled flights to a travel credit, which can be used anywhere on our network. Affected customers will be contacted directly from next Monday. Any customers travelling before the end of May who wish to change their booking are also eligible to receive a travel credit instead."
And here's what they say about refunds:
"To avoid further inconvenience, we’re converting all bookings on cancelled flights to a travel credit, which can be used anywhere on our network. Affected customers will be contacted directly from next Monday. Any customers travelling before the end of May who wish to change their booking are also eligible to receive a travel credit instead."
Mar 18, 2020, 8:33 pm
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Well we knew this was coming, but now it looks like all international flights have been suspended till at least 31 May 2020.
And here's what they say about refunds:
"To avoid further inconvenience, we’re converting all bookings on cancelled flights to a travel credit, which can be used anywhere on our network. Affected customers will be contacted directly from next Monday. Any customers travelling before the end of May who wish to change their booking are also eligible to receive a travel credit instead."
And here's what they say about refunds:
"To avoid further inconvenience, we’re converting all bookings on cancelled flights to a travel credit, which can be used anywhere on our network. Affected customers will be contacted directly from next Monday. Any customers travelling before the end of May who wish to change their booking are also eligible to receive a travel credit instead."
If I booked a flight to travel on a certain date and the airline cancels it and offer no alternative on that date consumer law would indicate I am entitled to a full refund, not a travel credit.
Mar 18, 2020, 9:12 pm
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"Customers are entitled to a refund in the following situations:
If we cancel your flight and we cannot offer you suitable alternative arrangements.
If we delay your flight to the extent that you have to cancel your travel.
If we make a significant change# to the scheduled flight time and we are unable to book you on an alternative flight that is acceptable to you.
If we cause you to miss a connecting Qantas flight on which you have a confirmed reservation.
If we are unable to carry you and you have a confirmed reservation."
Mar 18, 2020, 11:41 pm
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Qantas will refund if pressed, it’s their policy, their just not drawing attention to it:https://www.qantas.com/au/en/book-a-...r-cancellation
"Customers are entitled to a refund in the following situations:..."
"Customers are entitled to a refund in the following situations:..."
Mar 19, 2020, 2:55 am
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