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Kiwi Stories

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Apple Watch goes airborne with Qantas

Qantas takes flight tech to wrists with Apple Watch-ready app, offering live travel updates and check-in ease to elevate the flying experience.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015

Airlines

Qantas squeezes more revenue on trans-Tasman route in busier market

Qantas Airways, Australia biggest airline, lifted revenue on trans-Tasman routes by 18 percent last year amid increased traffic flows.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2014

Global Stories

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Groupon

Deputy appoints new global CEO Silvija Martincevic

Silvija Martincevic appointed new CEO of shift management platform Deputy, as it secures $100m in annual recurring revenue for 330k workplaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Qantas

WEX appoints Arthur as VP of Fleet for Asia Pacific

WEX names Matthew Arthur as VP for fleet business in Asia Pacific, expected to drive strategic growth and expand its B2B fleet payment products.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022

Customer Experience

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Marketplacer?

Marketplacer's executive chair, Jason Wyatt, discusses how the company's consumer focused technology helps businesses thrive in the digital age.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021

Data Analytics

Qualtrics appoints new Australia and New Zealand exec

Qualtrics appoints Brigid Archibald as Australia and New Zealand country manager to help deliver superior customer experiences.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

Apple

Apple popular amongst Australian tech employees

Technology was named as the most attractive industry in Australia, followed by early learning and engineering.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018

Qantas

New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions

Qantas pilots have collaborated with GE Aviation to develop FlightPulse, an app that aids pilots in flying more efficiently and reducing carbon emissions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017

Customer Relationship Management

Sydney-based customer intelligence provider raises AU$4.5m in funding

Sydney's Local Measure secures AU$4.5m, boosting its mission to transform guest experiences in hotels worldwide with cutting-edge intelligence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

AR, VR & Metaverse

Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app

Qantas launches new VR app allowing users to explore destinations before travelling; book flights directly from the app.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016

Taxation

Wellington Airport posts 4.8% drop in 1H profit on fewer domestic flights

Wellington Airport sees a 4.8% profit dip in 1H due to a drop in Auckland and Queenstown flights, despite a rise in international passengers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2014

Airlines

In-flight iPad takes off with Qantas

Qantas to equip every seat with free iPads, offering 200 hours of TV and audio, outshining Virgin Australia's in-flight entertainment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012

Airlines

How not to run a Twitter campaign

Qantas' ill-timed #QantasLuxury Twitter campaign backfires amid industrial disputes, drawing backlash from frustrated passengers and viral ridicule.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2011

Stories from Other Regions

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Cybersecurity

Three new appointments for Loyalty Now after growth

Loyalty Now continues to grow with the appointment of Rick Hansen as COO, Adam Pointon as CTO, and Ryan De Boer as head of merchant services.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Sat, 17th Dec 2022

Qantas

Firestory appoints Rob James as new Managing Director

Rob James appointed Managing Director of Australian software company Kablamo, focused on preventing bushfires with their Firestory software platform.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022

Airlines

Xero, Qantas deal taking business rewards to new heights

Global small business platform Xero has today announced a new partnership with Qantas Business Rewards, the company's first time collaborating with an airline.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022