Virgin offers no guarantees on Tiger fleet
Matt O'Sullivan Virgin insists it can't give an "iron-clad guarantee" that it will triple the size of Tiger's Australian fleet within the next five years because of the volatile nature of the industry.
Virgin scarred by battle with Qantas
Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Australia has suffered a more than halving of its first-half profit as it bares the brunt of a battle with Qantas in the domestic travel market.
Qantas director resigns over Italian corruption investigation
Matt O'Sullivan It will be the birthday Corinne Namblard would rather forget.
Upgrades to A330 fleet promised as Qantas flies higher
Matt O'Sullivan AFTER taking a hit to its core domestic earnings in the first half, Qantas has promised to step up its battle with Virgin Australia by upgrading its fleet of large A330s and ordering new planes.
'Compact' Age to keep tone
Matt O'Sullivan FAIRFAX Media said the editorial tone or style of journalism of its flagship newspapers will remain when they switch from broadsheet to compact-sized formats in two weeks.
Boeing cash papers over Qantas cracks
Matt O'Sullivan UPDATED Qantas has revealed the extent of the pain from the battle for passengers in the domestic market, with both its premium and low-cost flying operations suffering declines in first-half...
Toll to keep its Japanese freight unit
Matt O'Sullivan Toll Holdings has decided to retain its Japanese freight unit but will pursue strategic alliances with retailers there to help turn around the troubled business.
Derailment, heavy rains cause havoc for Aurizon
Matt O'Sullivan Australia's largest listed rail company, Aurizon, has suffered one of its sharpest one-day falls since it was floated more than two years ago, after its half-year earnings failed to meet market...
Aurizon punished for lack of guidance
Matt O'Sullivan Aurizon shares suffer one of their sharpest one-day falls since Australia's largest listed rail company was floated more than two years ago.
Earnings and outlook up for Toll
Matt O'Sullivan Toll Holdings has posted a 21 per cent rise in net profit to $192 million for the first six months of this financial year, and joined other transport companies in forecasting improved earnings in the...
Asciano hauls in 74% first-half rise
Matt O'Sullivan Asciano has overcome weakness in two divisions to post a 74 per cent rise in first-half profit.
Brisbane toll road operator hits the wall
Matt O'Sullivan Brisconnections, the operator of Brisbane's $4.8 billion Airport Link toll road, has finally gone bust, leaving equity holders and banks facing losses expected to run into the billions of dollars.
BrisConnections crashes after bankers pull the pin
Matt O'Sullivan BrisConnections, the operator of Brisbane's $4.8 billion Airport Link toll road, has finally called in the corporate paramedics after the majority of its bankers pulled the pin on restructuring...
Qantas, Emirates align loyalty
Matt O'Sullivan The ability of Qantas frequent flyers to earn so-called ''status credits'' on an expanded network with Emirates is expected to make passengers more loyal to the airlines on competitive routes to...
Qantas frequent flyers face raft of changes
Matt O'Sullivan Qantas has outlined a raft of changes to its frequent-flyer loyalty program and baggage allowances ahead of the launch at the end of next month of its tie-up with Emirates.
JAL may swell flights on Australian route
Matt O'Sullivan Japan Airlines is considering flying to Brisbane again as the in-bound tourist market recovers.
Tiger's parent fires off salvo
Matt O'Sullivan Tiger Australia's Singaporean parent has fired a shot across the bow of the competition regulator.
Tiger flashes its claws at watchdog
Matt O'Sullivan Tiger Australia’s Singaporean parent has put pressure on the ACCC, warning that Virgin is the only investor which can help turn around the troubled business.
The trick to catch a Tiger
Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Australia may be forced to live up to its promise to treble Tiger Australia's fleet within five years.
Webjet shares take a holiday
Matt O'Sullivan Webjet's decision to raise its earnings guidance for the full year has failed to significantly boost the confidence of investors who appear wary of a flat leisure travel market.
