Unveiling the Truth Behind Qantas' 'Ghost Flights' Scandal

In a shocking turn of events, Australian airline giant Qantas has been fined a whopping $66 million for its involvement in the controversial 'ghost flights' debacle. The Australian Competition Authority has brought to light the airline's deceptive practices of selling seats on flights that were long-cancelled, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded and misled.

Gina Cass-Gottlieb, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, condemned Qantas' actions, labeling them as "appalling and unacceptable." The revelation that Qantas continued to advertise flights despite their cancellation not only affected holiday plans but also disrupted business and travel arrangements for countless individuals.

Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson issued a statement acknowledging the airline's failure to notify customers promptly about cancellations, expressing sincere regret for the inconvenience caused. The airline has also committed to compensating 86,000 affected passengers with a sum of $13 million.

The 'ghost flights' scandal serves as a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability within the aviation industry. As consumers, it's crucial to remain vigilant and demand integrity from the companies we entrust with our travel plans.

Qantas to take on 14 Aviation Australia apprentices in Brisbane and Sydney

Qantas will take 14 aviation maintenance trainees from Aviation Australia. (Aviation Australia)
Brisbane-based training organisation, Aviation Australia has announced that 14 of its aircraft maintenance trainees have been selected to work for Qantas at the airline’s Brisbane and Sydney maintenance facilities.

An Aviation Australia statement says 13 of the trainees will start their apprenticeships at Brisbane working on Qantas’s 737 and A330 fleets, while the 14th will work in line maintenance in Sydney on the 737, 747, 767, A330 and A380 aircraft.

“This is an exceptional result for these graduates as they now have the opportunity to train and gain experience in a world class organisation such as Qantas,” Bill Horrocks, CEO of Aviation Australia said. “This outcome demonstrates our excellent record of employment for our graduates from the day students commence their training with us, they are being prepared for productive roles in the industry and this is very attractive to both students and employers, in particular Qantas.”