Key FactsWestpac reports $6.8 billion profit
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: smh.com.au
- Westpac expects rates to remain elevated into 2027; the RBA is widely tipped to raise them for the fifth time this year on Tuesday.
- Qantas is checking whether customer data was exposed in a breach targeting global travel technology provider Amadeus.
- In NSW, 340 gun owners had filled nearly all first-month buyback appointments when the scheme began; more than 2,400 firearms are expected.
- Forecast thunderstorms and high pollen levels prompted a warning in Victoria that people could quickly develop asthma symptoms.
“We’ve been talking to workers this morning, and have a clear message from workers here and around the country that they cannot survive another interest rate rise,”— Australian Council of Trade Unions secretary Melissa Donnelly said this ahead of the expected interest rate rise.
Travel Radar - Aviation News Nov 01
Qantas Pilots Win 25% Pay Rise: Qantas has agreed to a 25% pay rise for its long-haul international pilots, following the rejection of an earlier offer backed by ...
travelradar.aero/qantas-pilots-win-25-pay-rise/
To catch an earlier flight, I asked for a downgrade. Qantas refused: A platinum flyer with a first-class booking, I expected downgrading to economy to board an ...
smh.com.au/traveller/travel-news/to-catch-an-earlier-flight-i-asked-for-a-downgrade-qantas-refused-20261024-p6163r.html
Has Sam Walker played his last game for the Roosters?: So what happens with Walker and Hudson Young and the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders now?
smh.com.au/sport/nrl/has-sam-walker-played-his-last-game-for-the-roosters-20261027-p618u4.html
Couple pay just $4k for Emirates first class: Gina Arlan vividly remembers her very first trip on the pointy end of an Emirates flight – and we don’t mean ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-stories/how-couple-paid-just-4k-for-emirates-first-class-suite/news-story/744481ee9d20cabf9b3bbca6a68eee36
Sydney’s new $5 billion airport opens with barely any flights: The airport is set to welcome its first passengers on Oct 25, but is said to have attracted few ...
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/sydneys-new-5-billion-airport-opens-with-barely-any-flights
How to earn Qantas status credits without getting on a plane: Qantas frequent flyer program members can now earn status credits without flying ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/how-to-earn-qantas-status-credits-without-getting-on-a-plane-20261022-p617li.html
Fertile feral cats the latest headache for The Block: Spare a thought for The Block, which is facing a potential kitten crisis as it prepares to make over three ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/never-on-time-airline-aussie-golf-great-greg-norman-takes-swing-at-qantas-20261011-p614hm.html
Travel Radar - Aviation News Oct 19
Qantas Group Expands Perth Operations in Western Australia: The Western Australian government is opening a Qantas Group Emergency Procedure Training Centre and a ...
travelradar.aero/qantas-group-expands-perth-operations-in-western-australia/
‘Slick operation’: Flying into Sydney’s new airport beats Mascot congestion: Pilots who are flying cargo aircraft to the new hub find it smoother than Kingsford ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/slick-operation-flying-into-sydney-s-new-airport-beats-mascot-congestion-20261019-p61566.html
Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: SpaceX, Nvidia, Apple, Salesforce, Robinhood, First Solar & more
cnbc.com/2026/10/12/big-wall-street-analyst-calls-like-spacex.html
Paid articlePaywall
Jetstar near-collision at Townsville: Plane passed 15m above runway van: A final report on the investigation is expected in the first quarter of 2027.
nzherald.co.nz/world/jetstar-near-collision-at-townsville-plane-passed-15m-above-runway-van/O4OXOMPXW5E55PQNA6W7HJ2BB4/
Pearl Harbour and Hawaii’s connection to Qantas’ Double Sunrise: Months before the Imperial Japanese Navy surprise attacked Hawaii, Qantas would take delivery of ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/pearl-harbour-and-hawaii-s-connection-to-qantas-double-sunrise-20261011-p612ua.html
Qantas makes huge route announcement: Qantas has announced the starting date of its non-stop flights from Australia to New York.
news.com.au/travel/travel-stories/qantas-announces-starting-date-for-sydney-to-new-york-non-stop-project-sunrise-flights/news-story/a4efd82a917302d8ed8c3619f8fda2b2
‘More arrests are on the table’: Qantas hack gang member nabbed: A suspected member of the hacker collective that published 5.7 million Qantas customers’ details ...
smh.com.au/technology/more-arrests-are-on-the-table-qantas-hack-gang-member-nabbed-20261005-p612uv.html
One Mile at a Time Sep 27
Midway Atoll’s Airport Has No Flights, But Its Closure Could Disrupt Airlines Worldwide
onemileatatime.com/news/midway-atoll-airport/
Qantas Brings Forward A380 Replacement Plans: Qantas has advanced the replacement of its Airbus A380s by 3 to 4 years and confirmed it is negotiating with Airbus ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/qantas-brings-forward-a380-replacement-plans
Travel Radar - Aviation News Sep 20
Qantas Ground Workers Set to Strike Over Working Conditions: Hundreds of Qantas ground workers are planning to strike for at least 24 hours next week ...
travelradar.aero/qantas-ground-workers-set-to-strike-over-working-conditions/
Qantas is retiring its A380s. Is it time to say goodbye to the superjumbo?: The world’s largest passenger plane is nearing extinction as airlines sunset the ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/13/travel/qantas-a380-superjumbo-retirement-goodby
Qantas’ A380 isn’t the newest way to fly — but kangaroo pajamas and an onboard lounge make it a treat
thepointsguy.com/airline/reviews/qantas-a380-business-class/
Qantas’ A380s set for an early retirement — again: Qantas' Airbus A380 set for an early retirement — again. The last scheduled flight with an A380 is expected by ...
flightradar24.com/blog/aviation-news/airline-news/qantas-a380s-set-for-an-early-retirement-again/
The rise and fall of the world's superjumbo A380: Australia's Qantas Airways said on Thursday it would begin retiring its 10 Airbus A380 superjumbos ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/3309600/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-worlds-superjumbo-a380
‘In bed by 8pm’: Rams impose curfew before historic MCG clash: The clash between the LA Rams and the San Francisco 49ers is part of a global expansion mission ...
theage.com.au/sport/nfl/battle-of-the-body-clocks-the-la-rams-finally-land-in-melbourne-20260909-p60vxn.html
Data: How Is Airbus A380 Utilization Trending?: Utilization of the global Airbus A380 fleet has changed this year.
aviationweek.com/awin-knowledge-center/data-how-airbus-a380-utilization-trending
Paid articlePaywall Despite conflict, epic Qantas non-stop Europe route is still flying: Despite the conflict in the Middle East affecting flight routes, Qantas is still managing to ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/despite-conflict-epic-qantas-non-stop-europe-route-is-still-flying-20260907-p60v2u.html
Qantas Announces Earlier Retirement Of The Airbus A380 Fleet, Commencing In 2028: End of the line: Qantas to gradually retire its Airbus A380s fleet from 2028.
loyaltylobby.com/2026/08/31/qantas-announces-earlier-retirement-of-the-airbus-a380-fleet-commencing-in-2028/
AeroTime Sep 07
QantasLink's first Embraer E190 touches down in Perth - AeroTime: QantasLink's first Embraer E190 has arrived in Perth, beginning a fleet renewal that ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantaslinks-first-embraer-e190-arrives-in-perth-begins-f100-fleet-replacement
Qantas ground crews vote in favour of possible strike action: The Transport Workers Union says 97 per cent of 350 workers who voted backed industrial action ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/qantas-ground-handling-crews-vote-in-favour-of-industrial-action/107099990
‘Disaster’: Warning for millions of Aussies: OPINIONLast week, 1.7 million Quest Apartment Hotels customers discovered their personal information had taken an ...
news.com.au/technology/online/hacking/the-data-wild-west-is-here-and-australians-shouldnt-have-to-pay-the-price/news-story/3457d7e7f1d5d4d2d718db1583cf6734
AeroTime Aug 27
Qantas unveils new lie-flat suites for A321XLR, B787-9- AeroTime: Qantas has unveiled new lie-flat business suites for its Airbus A321XLR fleet and updated ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-unveils-lie-flat-business-suites-for-a321xlr-updated-b787-9-seats
AeroTime Aug 27
Qantas to retire A380 fleet four years earlier than expected - AeroTime: Australian carrier Qantas will retire its entire A380 fleet by 2028 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-to-retire-a380-fleet-earlier-than-expected-eyes-replacements
Virgin Australia to trim domestic capacity in line with Qantas, expects revenue gains
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/virgin-australia-trim-capacity-after-profit-beat-sees-stronger-revenue-2026-08-27/
‘No’: CEO shuts down Jetstar baggage question: Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson fronted media on Thursday as the company posted its full-year results – but there ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/no-question-qantas-ceo-would-not-answer-as-fy2026-fullyear-results-revealed/news-story/ff38912d3f6a5ae74bf44fbd1b23cf6c
A 14-day flight to London: On board the recreation of the historic Kangaroo Route
smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/a-14-day-flight-to-london-on-board-the-recreation-of-the-historic-kangaroo-route-20260803-p60l0d.html
Unemployed and unpaid: what the fate of sacked Qantas workers tells us: Big sophisticated companies, organisations or legal minds would not tolerate what sacked ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/bitter-aftertaste-for-qantas-workers-from-the-largest-corporate-fine-in-australia-s-history-20260820-p60q48.html
Qantas A380 flew to US and back with maintenance light left in wing: A Qantas A380 was cleared to fly passengers from Sydney to Dallas and back with a large ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/atsb-qantas-maintenance-tool-found-in-wing/107047286
ASX slips in early trade on rate hike calls; Qantas gains, Sigma slumps: The Australian sharemarket dipped in early trade on yet another busy earnings season day ...
smh.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-for-flat-start-as-wall-street-dips-nvidia-qantas-results-ahead-20260827-p60rx8.html
Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month: Australia's transport safety regulator said on Friday it had launched an ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-investigates-fourth-close-call-sydney-airport-less-than-month-2026-08-21/
60,000 POINTS A MONTH: ‘Everyday mum’ flies first class for ‘free’: Aussie mum Deena Shanahan hasn’t paid for a flight – including 10 business class and two ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/queensland-mum-deena-shanahan-hasnt-paid-for-a-flight-in-three-years/news-story/8fc1e07f5b25a519dfa186e7d3eb0576
Is CBA’s revamped rewards scheme worth it?: Leaving aside the Qantas kick in the teeth, CBA’s revamped Yello rewards scheme is an interesting – possibly just ...
smh.com.au/money/saving/is-cba-s-revamped-rewards-scheme-worth-it-20260820-p60q45.html
Australia’s biggest bank pushes Virgin over Qantas in loyalty scheme overhaul: Commonwealth Bank has joined forces with Virgin Australia to relaunch its loyalty ...
nine.com.au/business-news/commonwealth-bank-loyalty-program-relaunch-virgin-qantas-20260818-p60pgh.html
This airline will give you lounge access, even in economy class: A great-value alternative to Qantas and Cathay Pacific, provided you’re willing to play roulette ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/this-airline-will-give-you-lounge-access-even-in-economy-class-20260817-p60p2u.html
One of the world’s oldest airports is getting a £3.1 billion upgrade – with flights almost doubling
metro.co.uk/2026/08/15/one-worlds-oldest-airports-getting-a-3-1-billion-upgrade-flights-almost-doubling-29383109/
Qantas workers plan major walkout: Hundreds of people working for Australia’s largest airline could soon go on strike amid a bitter dispute over pay.
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/hundreds-of-qantas-workers-plan-strike-action-over-pay-and-safety/news-story/5069d6b7181553506e4065c3ab8403d7
AeroTime Aug 04
Qantas, JAL sign deal to reshape Jetstar Japan ownership - AeroTime: The Qantas Group and Japan Airlines have signed a binding agreement to change who owns ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-group-japan-airlines-sign-deal-to-reshape-jetstar-japan-ownership
Dozens of flights out of Sydney delayed up to 80 minutes: The airline industry’s peak body says the delays are due to a shortage of air-traffic controllers.
smh.com.au/business/companies/dozens-of-flights-out-of-sydney-delayed-up-to-80-minutes-20260807-p60mch.html
Australia's Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers: Jetstar, the budget arm of Australia's national carrier Qantas , will require passengers who ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australias-jetstar-charge-carry-on-bags-overhead-lockers-2026-08-05/
Key FactsJetstar plans fees for larger cabin bags
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pointhacks.com.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pointhacks.com.au
- From 2 February 2027, Jetstar plans to stop routinely weighing cabin bags at check-in and boarding and replace the 7-kilogram limit with size restrictions.
- Every fare includes one bag measuring up to 40 × 30 × 20 centimetres, while passengers must buy Priority Carry-on for a bag up to 56 × 36 × 23 centimetres, with priority boarding included.
- Priority Carry-on starts at $25 one-way on selected flights, with prices varying by route and Club Jetstar members receiving 20 percent off baggage fees.
- Priority Carry-on is expected to be included at no charge for Qantas Classic Flight Rewards bookings on Jetstar and existing bookings for travel after 2 February 2027.
We know that weighing carry-on bags at the gate can be frustrating for our customers and for our crew. To make packing easier, we’ve decided to remove the 7kg weight limit, so from February, the main thing customers will need to think about is the size of their carry-on.— Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully; quoted in a Point Hacks article describing the carry-on rule changes
Qantas long-haul pilots seek more ‘golden days’ in new pay deal: Qantas and a pilots’ union are hopeful a strike can be averted, but one source said there was ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/qantas-long-haul-pilots-seek-more-golden-days-in-new-pay-deal-20260806-p60lwp.html
Get Paid To Wait: High-Yield Income Stocks For Volatile Markets: Stop fearing market drawdowns. Steven Cress shares his top-rated income picks and introduces a ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4909222-get-paid-to-wait-high-yield-income-stocks-for-volatile-markets
AeroTime May 28
Qantas Frequent Flyers gain access to 15 Philippine islands- AeroTime: Qantas Frequent Flyers gain access to 15 Philippine island destinations via new PAL ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-philippine-airlines-team-up-to-offer-island-hopping-rewards-via-manila
SpaceX's historic IPO plans: Billions in losses and Musk's massive ownership: SpaceX filed for an IPO and plans to list on Nasdaq under ticker SPCX ...
cnbc.com/2026/05/20/spacex-ipo-live-updates.html
Whether Qantas or Velocity, here’s where to find bulk frequent flyer points: Despite the looming ban on credit card surcharges, there are still plenty of places ...
smh.com.au/money/planning-and-budgeting/whether-qantas-or-velocity-here-s-where-to-find-bulk-frequent-flyer-points-20260529-p6021a.html
Point Hacks May 29
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Point Hacks May 27
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Cantonese restaurant Wing Seong Fatty’s to end 100-year run: The restaurant found itself without a successor to continue the business. Read more at straitstimes ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/cantonese-restaurant-wing-seong-fattys-to-end-100-year-run
Singapore Airlines adding more flights as competitors cut back: Singapore Airlines will continue to grow its capacity, executives said on Friday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/singapore-airlines-adding-more-flights-competitors-cut-back-2026-05-15/
Deal of the day: Fly to Alaska from 12,500 Atmos Rewards points this summer: You can save on flights to Alaska with this Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards deal.
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Earn up to 25,000 bonus miles when flying to Australia and New Zealand with American Airlines and Qantas
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Travel Radar - Aviation News May 08
Qantas Group extend flight schedule changes amid fuel pressures: Qantas and Jetstar will extend previously announced flight schedule changes into the first ...
travelradar.aero/qantas-group-extend-flight-schedule-changes-amid-fuel-pressures/
Who Is ShinyHunters? Hacker Group Claiming Canvas, Vimeo, Pornhub Attacks: The group has also been linked with attacks on Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games ...
newsweek.com/who-is-shinyhunters-hacker-group-claiming-canvas-vimeo-pornhub-attacks-11928189
Points! Status! Virgin, Qantas woo travellers with loyalty deals: Competition between the two airlines to keep domestic flights full is heating up ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/points-status-virgin-qantas-woo-travellers-with-loyalty-deals-20260507-p5zunn.html
Qantas, Virgin lag foreign airlines on customer satisfaction: The survey of Australians’ air travel behaviour experiences paints a picture of resigned customers ...
smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/qantas-virgin-lag-foreign-airlines-on-customer-satisfaction-20260504-p5ztes.html
Grim flight news for Aussie travellers: A global squeeze on aviation capacity is set to continue into next financial year, with Qantas and Jetstar extending ...
news.com.au/travel/qantas-and-jetstar-extend-flight-schedule-changes-into-first-quarter-fy27-amid-fuel-price-pressures/news-story/2fcebf4391082f0f0f441147317a66ba
Point Hacks Apr 20
How to maximise earning Qantas Status Credits on non-Qantas flights: Our detailed guide on how to maximise the number of Qantas Status Credits you can earn from ...
pointhacks.com.au/qantas/how-to-maximise-qantas-status-credits-on-non-qantas-flights/
Good news as fuel costs explode, fares hiked: It’s an odd concept to the ordinary Aussie traveller. One week Australian airlines are announcing they must ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/reason-qantas-virgin-australia-dropped-massive-sales-after-hiking-airfares/news-story/c663c9ab0cc918701da3a57438ae5062
Virgin to cut flights, raise costs after $40 million fuel hit: Virgin Australia has joined Qantas in cutting flights and hiking ticket prices as skyrocketing ...
9news.com.au/national/virgin-australia-flags-reduced-capacity-as-fuel-cost-soars/ca1fec74-1b1f-4fb8-8949-55e5b359c8a4
Qantas slashes domestic flights by five per cent as fuel crisis grips airline industry
9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-qantas-reduces-domestic-flights-in-response-to-fuel-crisis/a1855169-26ab-4ffb-88e3-6597d11f7af9
Breaking: Qantas cuts domestic flights and raises fares as fuel costs blow out: Qantas will cut domestic flights due to higher fuel costs and the uncertainty of ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/qantas-cuts-domestic-flights-as-iran-war-fuel-rises-hit/106562204
Could Australia make enough biofuel to keep us flying?: Australia exports billions of dollars worth of canola seed and corn husks to make sustainable jet fuel ...
abc.net.au/news/science/2026-04-19/are-saf-biofuels-solution-to-jet-fuel-shortages/106551088
Geelong Viva refinery fire deals another blow to Australia’s jet fuel supplies: Virgin, which receives supplies from multiple sources, said it has been in ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/geelong-viva-refinery-fire-deals-another-blow-to-australia-s-jet-fuel-supplies-20260416-p5zobw.html
Navigating turbulent times, airlines look to apps to keep travellers happy: Airlines now use AI-powered tools to explain flight delays and offer automatic ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/navigating-turbulent-times-airlines-look-to-apps-to-keep-travellers-happy-20260330-p5zjpy.html
dlvr.it Apr 15
Boeing deliveries soar past Airbus for the first time in years, but this is no time to unbuckle your seat belt
theregister.com/2026/04/15/boeing_airbus_deliveries/
Higher fares, fewer flights: Qantas goes into damage control: The airline is pulling every operational and pricing lever to blunt the hit on its profits ...
smh.com.au/business/companies/higher-fares-fewer-flights-qantas-goes-into-damage-control-20260414-p5znrc.html
Qantas flags fuel cost impact as oil crisis forces cuts to flights: CANBERRA/SEOUL -- Major airlines in Asia have announced cuts to capacity to deal with soaring ...
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/iran-tensions/iran-war/qantas-flags-fuel-cost-impact-as-oil-crisis-forces-cuts-to-flights
First look at new plane launching world’s longest flight to NYC next year — with a route that lasts 22 hours
nypost.com/2026/04/13/lifestyle/qantas-debuts-new-plane-to-fly-22-hours-nonstop-to-nyc-uk/
U.S. National Debt Soars Past $39 Trillion Amid Concerns Over Cost of Iran War: The milestone comes amid growing concern over the cost of the Iran war ...
time.com/article/2026/03/19/united-states-national-debt-trillions-iran-war/
Key FactsUS Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion Amid Iran Conflict Costs
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- The US national debt topped $39 trillion, including $31.3 trillion in public debt and $7.6 trillion in intragovernmental holdings.
- Since last year’s presidential inauguration, debt increased by roughly $2.8 trillion despite previous reduction pledges.
- Expenses for the ongoing 20-day Iran war have reached $12 billion, contributing to rising fuel and energy costs nationwide.
- The Pentagon has requested an additional $200 billion in funding, while lawmakers criticize the administration’s lack of a clear war plan.
Trump has not given a single clear reason for the war and has no plan to end it, she said.— Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts after a closed-door briefing on the Iran war
An airline booted me from a flight over a minor mistake (its own): A minor flight change can ruin your holiday, especially if you’re on an airline codeshare – ...
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