Company Watch - Qantas Airways.Aug 6, 2007 In April the State Capital Investment Corp (SCIC SCIC Significant Change in Condition (healthcare) SCIC Service Commun Interprétation-Conférences (Joint Interpreting and Conference Service) SCIC Society of Certified Insurance Counselors ), which held a 92 percent stake in the Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh (hô chē mĭn), 1890–1969, Vietnamese nationalist leader, president of North Vietnam (1954–69), and one of the most influential political leaders of the 20th cent. His given name was Nguyen That Thanh. City-based Pacific Airlines, sold 30 percent to Qantas. Qantas has said the investment would support plans by its low-cost subsidiary Jetstar to expand services in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. . Two Jetstar executives representing Qantas now sit on Pacific Airlines' Management Board that started operation on Tuesday. Aug 3, 2007 Vietnam's Pacific Airlines, 30 percent owned by Qantas Airways plans to double its fleet to six aircraft by next year, the company said on Friday. Aug 3, 2007 Qantas Airways has rejected allegations by the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA ALAEA Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association ) that overseas maintenance of some of its aircraft was compromising safety. The Executive General Manager of Qantas Engineering, Mr David Cox Prominent people named David Cox:
Qantas takes on Tiger by flying Jetstar to Singapore. Qantas Airways has moved to counter the twin-Singaporean attack on its domestic and international network by switching its low-cost offshoot Jetstar on to a key route between Cairns Cairns, city (1991 pop. 64,463), Queensland, NE Australia, on Trinity Bay. It is a principal sugar port of Australia; lumber and other agricultural products are also exported. The city's proximity to the Great Barrier Reef has made it a tourist center. , Darwin and Singapore in an effort to hinder the launch of Tiger Airways. Jetstar will take over the route from its ailing sister carrier, Jetstar Asia, on February 1, just two months after Tiger, which is 49 per cent-owned by Singapore Airlines, launches its first Australian domestic service between Melbourne and Darwin. The no-frills Tiger service will also offer on-flights to Singapore out of Darwin, giving it an opportunity to snare snare (snar) a wire loop for removing polyps and tumors by encircling them at the base and closing the loop. snare n. international travellers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. cheap deals into Australia through the biggest aviation hub in the region. Aug 2, 2007 Australia's Fairfax Media is reporting that Qantas is set to announce that it will split into four separate businesses focusing on airline operations, fleet ownership and lease, loyalty programs and freight. Aug 1, 2007 Qantas will increase the surcharge on its international airfares to offset the rising cost of fuel. The new charges will be effective on tickets issue on or after Thursday, August 9. The fuel surcharge will rise by between AU $5 and $15 dollars, one-way, on various flights. The surcharge on flights to the UK and Europe will rise to $185, from $170, and to $145, from $133, on flights to mainland USA, Canada, South America, South Africa and India. Flights to Asia, Pacific and Honolulu will attract surcharges of $105, up from $100, while surcharges for travel to New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. will increase to $60, from $55. Aug 1, 2007 Australia's biggest airline, Qantas Airways, has been considering options for a major restructure, an idea inherited from a private equity consortium which failed to secure a USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. $9 billion takeover for the company in May. Qantas said in May it might "demerge De`merge´ v. t. 1. To plunge down into; to sink; to immerse. The water in which it was demerged. - Boyle. " its express freight joint venture and was reviewing ownership of its frequent flyer frequent flyer Hospital practice A popular term for a Pt who is regularly admitted to a particular ER or health care facility, for various reasons program. It also signaled increased capital returns with analysts predicting a share buyback of up to AUD AUD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Australian Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. $2 billion. Jul 31, 2007 Australian airline Qantas Airways may split itself into four operating businesses as it seeks ways to unlock value following a failed takeover, analysts said on Tuesday. Analysts from two major brokerages have told clients Qantas may create a new aircraft leasing unit and separate its frequent flyer program and freight assets from the main business. JP Morgan told clients the plan would add more than AUD$1.20 to the Qantas share price, while UBS UBS Union Bank of Switzerland UBS United Bible Societies UBS United Blood Services UBS United Buying Service UBS Used Bookstore UBS University Business Services UBS Universal Building Society (UK) UBS Ulaanbaatar Broadcasting System said it may add AUD$1.70. Jul 31, 2007 The highly prestigious London to Sydney air route is to gain a third premium economy operator in February 2008 when Qantas Airways joins British Airways and Virgin Atlantic in offering upgraded cabin. The new Qantas layout will pave the way for the introduction of similar accommodation on the Airbus A380 when it is introduced later in the year. The Qantas premium economy cabin would be available gradually on 747 services to London, Hong Kong and Johannesburg from February 2008, with further routes being added later. Jul 31, 2007 The new Qantas Airways premium economy product will be fitted on the main deck of Boeing 747 aircraft offering 32 seats in a 2+4+2 configuration. This will give easy access to all passengers. Seat width is 19.5" (50cm) with a 9" incline. Qantas say that it is offering up to 42" pitch, easily the best legroom leg·room n. Room in which to stretch the legs while seated. legroom Noun space to move one's legs comfortably, as in a car legroom n → yet seen in this class of travel. Qantas executive general manager, John Borghetti said that the airline's premium economy cabin would appeal to economy travelers seeking more space, comfort and an enhanced level of service. Other key features of the new Qantas class include a dedicated check-in, larger, in-arm touch screen video monitor with email and internet connectivity and a wide center console with a fixed cocktail table and in-arm meal table. Wireless internet is also available for passengers with laptops. From a comfort point of view there is ergonomic cushioning, a six-way adjustable headrest and an integrated leg rest with fold-out footrest. Jul 31, 2007 The Qantas board considered a plan earlier this month to create a separate company to own its fleet of more than 200 planes, according to analysts. The airline is also seeking a new chairman after Margaret Jackson said she would step down amid heavy criticism of the way management handled the AUD$5.45-a-share bid by a group including Macquarie Bank and private equity firm TPG TPG Texas Pacific Group TPG Tapping TPG Transports Publics Genevois (Geneva, Switzerland public transportation) TPG Test Pattern Generator TPG TNT Post Group TPG Trésorier Payeur Général . Qantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon is scheduled to speak at an industry lunch in Sydney on Wednesday. Jul 31, 2007 Editorial eMail: edit@AirGuideOnline.com For Air Transport & Travel Business Experts contact our Director of Content Aram Gesar eMail: bizintel@AirGuideOnline.com For more global news, reviews, features and analysis, please subscribe to our Newsletters: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm#news To Advertise: advert@AirGuideOnline.com AirGuideFlightTracker is a new service that keeps travelers informed on flight and airport status via the Web. 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