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Qantas’ new startup accelerator taking flight
Startups, scaleups and digital disruptors – both within and beyond Australia – are being invited by Qantas Group to apply for its second AVRO Accelerator program, following on from the first last year. Run in partnership with Slingshot, the program will provide entrepreneurs with funding and mentoring as well as access to Qantas’ domain expertise, […]
How to earn more reward points for your SME
Do you want to maximise the number of points you can earn on your business costs? Use these three simple strategies to boost your business’s points balance and redeem rewards faster. Use a business rewards credit card Unlike some personal credit cards, a business rewards or frequent flyer credit card is an easy way to […]
Wage suppression ‘Time Bomb’ costs Australians $100 billion in super savings
Wage suppression strategies and the termination of enterprise agreements could cost Australian’s $100 billion in lost retirement savings, according to a report from the Centre for Future Work. The report estimates that superannuation balances could be cut by $30,000 to $270,000 for a 40-year-old worker subjected to one of the eight wage suppression strategies, such […]
Up, up and away: what to consider before your business takes the leap into white-labelling
Traditionally, white-labelling is a way of rebranding a product or service sold by one company, for the customers and end-users of another one. A real-world example of white-labelling can be found in the aviation industry. Boeing is one of the world’s biggest aircraft manufacturers, delivering 668 planes to the industry in 2016, and 762 the […]
The business travel trends taking flight in 2017
Australian businesses are requiring their employees to travel more – and farther afield – than at any time in the past. This is due to increased globalisation and the distance between Australia and the rest of the world, as well as the vast distances between Australian cities. Despite technological advances that make it easier for workers to […]
Why subtle marketing is effective
Marketing is any type of communication – any part of the business that communicates with the outside world is marketing. The best marketing is done subtly. So what is subtle marketing and who does it the best?
The spirit of Australia?
Emma Mulquiney blogs about Qantas’ social media failings during recent weeks, and how they could have done it better. “While there’s plenty of commentary around handling PR when things go wrong, I think more specifically, we need to look at how social media can contribute to resolving the fall out…”
Qantas dispute heads to arbitration
Qantas and the three unions involved in industrial disputes have failed to reach a resolution after 21-days of talks, with Fair Work Australia (FWA) to now begin the binding arbitration process.
Qantas unveils Dreamliner, promising to improve traveller comfort
The first in a new fleet of Qantas planes, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flew into Sydney yesterday, promising to deliver greater comfort for both domestic and international travellers.
Qantas strikes another blow to brand Australia
Rebecca Wilson blogs about the impact the Qantas grounding has had on the reliable Australian brand. “The Qantas grounding is another blow to the brand of our previously very stable, secure and reliable nation, known for its lack of sovereign risk, stable investment environment, conservative growth-supporting governments, good sports achievements, sunny weather and great beaches, not to mention our previously faultless flying kangaroo.”
Bad IR policy to blame for Qantas dispute: Moufarrige
The Fair Work Australia policy is to blame for the chaos caused by the Qantas staff lock-out and fleet grounding on the weekend, not the airline or the unions, according to Servcorp CEO Marcus Moufarrige.
Qantas grounding to have little impact: CTM
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) said the Qantas grounding on Saturday has had no material effect on its business, with 95 percent of impacted clients moved onto alternate flights.
Qantas back in the air after shutdown
Qantas will resume domestic and international flights from this afternoon, after CEO Alan Joyce announced on Saturday all planes would be grounded as a result of ongoing industrial action.
Optus joins forces with Qantas Frequent Flyer
Optus has formed an alliance with Qantas Frequent Flyer (QFF) to reward its personal and SMB customers with frequent flyer points.
Reduce business travel costs by booking early
Business travellers can save over 53 percent on the price of an airfare by booking three weeks or more prior to their departure date, according to new research designed to help travellers reduce the cost of flying.
Virgin Australia fights for your business
Australia’s business travel market is about to become more competitive – and deliver better value for your travel budget.
Air travellers vote comfort, Wi-Fi most important
Australian travellers have voted seat comfort and Wi-Fi as their two most important air travel amenities, according to a Corporate Traveller poll.
Business travel perks for savvy travellers
If you’re a regular traveller for business then getting savvy about the latest perks can help make your journey a bit more enjoyable. Here’s a quick update.
Virgin Blue – Etihad given draft approval by ACCC after Air New Zealand deal
Virgin Blue looks likely to be given approval by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on a code sharing agreement with Middle East airline Etihad, with draft approval given by ACCC the same day the competition regulator approved Virgin Blue’s alliance with Air New Zealand.
Virgin Blue – Air New Zealand alliance gets go ahead
Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand have been given conditional authorisation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to create an alliance on flights between Australia and New Zealand.
Singapore Airlines resumes A380 flights after Qantas engine explosion
Singapore Airlines A380 flights will resume to Melbourne and Sydney after earlier grounding the aircraft for precautionary checks following the explosion of a Qantas A380 engine on a flight from Singapore yesterday.
Qantas plans Jetstar deals to tackle Virgin Blue-Etihad alliance
Qantas Airways is reportedly in talks with potential partners for its budget airline Jetstar to establish regional hub access in China and India to combat Virgin Blue’s deal with Etihad giving it access to the middle east.
Virgin Blue-Etihad alliance gains interim approval despite Qantas’ objections
Virgin Blue’s alliance with Etihad to code share on flights between Australia and the Middle East has received interim approval by the ACCC despite objections from rival Qantas.
Qantas accused of hiding behind ACCC on Virgin Blue-Etihad deal
Virgin Blue has accused Qantas of hiding behind Australia’s competition regulator the ACCC in its submissions to the regulator opposing Virgin Blue’s proposed deal with Etihad.