Preventative Paint the way of the Future

Inflatable slides, oxygen masks and lifejackets have long been the weapon of choice for airlines in their quest to prevent tragedy in the sky. However, these emergency apparatus may soon become defunct with the invention of a new weapon Read more

Double or TRIPLE Qantas Points!

Enjoy great deals and boost your points balance when you stay at our partner hotels in Australia and New Zealand.

Double points at Shangri-La
Earn 6 points per A$1 spent at Shangri-La hotels within Australia and 2,000 points per stay elsewhere.

Triple points at Rendezvous Hotel Auckland
A great deal for winter! Book online for stays between 26 March and 30 September 2008 and earn 1,800 points instead of the usual 600 points for your stay.

Book now at qantas.com/hotels

Hot Deals From Avis

Enjoy an Avis Economy car in Australia for a minimum 3 days from only $39 a day. This limited offer is only available until 30 September, so be quick… and then relax knowing you’ll receive that great Avis service.

This special rate is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon or promotion.

Include rate code 16 in your reservation.

Offer valid on rentals commenced between 1 August and 30 September 2008.

Book now at avis.com

Earn Double or Triple Qantas Frequent Flyer Points in August

Book a stay for a winter getaway with fantastic bonus offers, discounted rates and exceptional extras.

Don’t miss out on the fantastic frequent flyer specials on during August where Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn double or triple points when they book online at many of our key hotels.

Deals this hot won’t last. Don’t miss out, book now!

Book now at qantas.com/hotels

Where there’s smoke… there’s Qantas

And no, this is nothing to do with the latest series of incidents currently plaguing the beleaguered airline! You may have noticed an additional item on your on-board duty-free selection that has anti-smoking lobbyists fuming. Read more

Double Qantas Frequent Flyer Points at Avis

Rent any Avis car for 3 days or more and you will automatically receive Double Qantas
Frequent Flyer points!

Offer available on rentals commenced prior to 31 August 2008.

Book now at avis.com.au

Earn Double Qantas Frequent Flyer Points or 1,000 Extra Points

Book your hotel online at selected hotels throughout Australia and New Zealand and earn double Qantas Frequent Flyer points or 1000 extra Qantas Frequent Flyer points!

This offer is available from:

> Sofitel Hotels      > Marque Hotels            >  Hyatt Hotels
> Medina Hotels     > Rendezvous Hotels     > Vibe Hotels

Offer Valid for bookings and stays from 1 July 2008 to 15 August 2008.

Book now at qantas.com/hotels

Virgin Blue in NZ expansion

Virgin Blue offshoot Pacific Blue will commence nine weekly return services between Sydney and Auckland
from October 14.

It comes after the carrier announced it would start Melbourne-Auckland daily flights from September. Read more