Qantas Flyers Check In Via Text
News Qantas has quietly begun trialling a system to allow customers to check in for flights by sending SMS messages. If successful, it is likely to be extended to other routes on Qantas' main CityFlyer network in 2005.
[July 26, 2004, 11:15]
Quantas Chooses AIX To Replace Linux
News Qantas will next month shift the underlying platform running its internal finance systems from Linux to IBM's Unix variant AIX as part of its wide-ranging eQ transformation project. We're moving from a Linux platform to an IBM AIX environment — we...
[April 30, 2007, 8:46]
Virgin Atlantic Bans Use Of Apple, Dell Laptops
News The decision follows similar moves by Qantas and Korean Air. Virgin Atlantic has banned the in-flight use of most Dell and Apple laptops, following recalls of thousands of batteries by both computer makers.
[September 15, 2006, 16:45]
Virgin Drops Laptop Ban
News The decision followed similar restrictions by Qantas and Korean Air. Virgin Atlantic has lifted its total ban on the in-flight use of batteries for any Apple or Dell laptop. The airline recently banned the onboard use of Apple and Dell laptops if...
[September 26, 2006, 10:40]
Australia Launches Biometric Passport Checking
News According to a Qantas gazette, the system has checked over 6,000 passports belonging cabin crew who volunteered for the trial in its first six weeks of operation, achieving an 80 percent success rate.
[January 23, 2003, 8:26]
Emirates Latest To Offer In-flight Mobile
News A number of airlines have announced their decision to provide mobile connectivity in recent months, including Aussie airline Qantas and budget carrier Ryanair. Emirates has become the latest airline to announce that it will be allowing travellers...
[November 10, 2006, 9:35]
Making Web 2.0 Work For Your Business
News Next up in the CIO Vision Series of interviews — Stephen Tame, chief information officer of Jetstar, the low-cost offshoot of Australian national carrier Qantas. Web 2.0 isn't just about helping kids find new mates on social-networking sites — it...
[September 15, 2006, 16:15]
Companies 'ignore Email Complaints'
News Globa Reviews examined 20 enterprises well known in the Australian market including Holden, Qantas, NIB and Westpac and rated their email customer service offerings. If you ever want raise a complaint with a company, recent research into corporate...
[May 6, 2004, 10:15]
