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Radical departure

17 May 2018

To create an aircraft cabin and transit lounge to suit the longest of all long hauls, Qantas turned to an innovative designer prepared to go the extra mile.

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When Qantas successfully wedded its brand to an Australian anthem, it was an ad man’s dream come true. After nearly 20 years, the welcoming campaign is still going strong thanks to the children’s choirs that bring the…

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Oceania

19 September 2013

Qantas makes the interpid trip from Sydney to Santiago and New Zealand tries to fill its "pilot gap".

Radio

The Globalist, episode 11

31 October 2011

What’s gone wrong with the Qantas brand, urban farming in London and the Commonwealth heads of state meeting: what exactly is the point?

Radio

The Late Edition, episode 224

6 September 2012

Dennis Shanahan of The Australian discusses APEC, we look at the Qantas and Emirates airline alliance, and check out the Indian art market.

Radio

The Briefing, episode 26

21 November 2011

We ask how Qantas is repairing its brand, hear how Peninsular Hotels have banned shark fin soup and Aisha Speirs visits New York’s Thornwillow Press.

Radio

The Briefing, episode 224

6 September 2012

We discuss Qantas and Emirates airlines’ new alliance, get journalism news from Arion McNicoll, and hear more on the Marikana miners with Alex Duval Smith.

Radio

The Globalist, episode 609

27 February 2014

We discuss the future of Qantas as it struggles to save itself, look at the reasons why China's currency is crashing and preview Serbia's national elections.

Radio

The Briefing, episode 218

29 August 2012

A look at effects for travellers of Virgin and Qantas’s price war, Angela Merkel’s relationship with China, and how Priyanka Gandhi could change Indian politics.

Radio

The Briefing, episode 25

18 November 2011

We talk to aviation expert Bruce Leishman about Australian airline Qantas’s current turbulence, and we hear from Jack Shenker in Cairo.

Monocle Minute

Aerial combat

3 December 2015

New Zealand’s national carrier has won an Airline of the Year award, bolstering its regional reputation as its rivalry with Australia’s Qantas heats up. Air New Zealand’s impressive financial growth and ability to deliver…

Radio

The Globalist - Tuesday 15 August

15 August 2023

We dive into Germany’s position on the Ukraine conflict. Plus: Cuba’s looming economic crisis, plans to reform India’s colonial-era penal laws and the unveiling of a special new Qantas livery.

Radio

Monocle on Design - Design for the long haul

17 April 2018

On the back of Qantas’s first non-stop Perth-to-London flight, we meet David Caon, the man charged with designing a comfortable long-haul experience. Plus: our first impressions from Milan Design Week 2018.

Radio

The Globalist - Wednesday 24 February

24 February 2016

We hear what other European countries think of the UK’s EU negotiations, get the results of the Nevada caucus and discuss aviation success with Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. Plus: the science of sleep.

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Star board

17 February 2007

Jetstar, a low-cost offshoot of Qantas, has launched not only itself but a new business model, offering acceptable levels of comfort at prices far below those of rival business classes. Now, the airline plans to expand its…

Radio

The Globalist - Friday 5 March

5 March 2021

We unpack the latest drama with Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party after it exits the European parliament. Plus: we hear about Taiwan’s pineapple offensive and discuss the revival of Qantas’ mystery-destination flights.