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ASX:QAN News 21 November 2025 - 15 January 2026

Johannesburg’s 2026 flight shake-up: Airlink adds Zanzibar and Nacala as Qantas, SAA reshape Perth link

Johannesburg’s 2026 flight shake-up: Airlink adds Zanzibar and Nacala as Qantas, SAA reshape Perth link

NEW YORK, Dec 31, 2025, 16:09 ET Airlink will add new flights from Johannesburg to Zanzibar and Mozambique’s Nacala in 2026 and adjust its Nairobi timetable from late March, expanding options from South Africa’s main air hub, according to travel industry reports published on Tuesday. ( Travel And Tour World) The moves matter now because airlines are locking in 2026 schedules that can reshape connections across southern and eastern Africa, as well as links to Australia. Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport is a major gateway for the region, and new routes can shorten journey times and widen one-stop options for
31 December 2025
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Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day travel across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand has come with an unwelcome extra: widespread flight delays, scattered cancellations, and packed terminals as airlines try to keep holiday schedules moving amid tight capacity and volatile summer weather. Flight-tracking figures cited by travel media show hundreds of delays across the three biggest east-coast hubs alone, while regional reporting across the Tasman points to broader network pressure stretching beyond the main capitals. Travel And Tour World At the same time, many travellers already looking beyond this week’s chaos have another headline to consider: Virgin Australia is pushing a major Boxing Day
25 December 2025
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Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

A high-profile Qantas Airbus A380 has been dramatically grounded in Los Angeles after a piece of its left wing slat was found damaged at the end of its first commercial flight back in service, forcing the cancellation of its return leg to Sydney and raising fresh questions about the airline’s maintenance standards and on-board experience.theaustralian.com.au+ 1 A Celebrated Comeback Cut Short The aircraft at the center of the incident is A380 VH-OQC , named Paul McGinness after one of Qantas’ founders. It had only just rejoined the fleet after nearly six years out of regular service – three years in
10 December 2025
Shorter Asia-Pacific Flights and New Madinah–Baghdad Direct Route Signal Next Phase of Air Travel

Shorter Asia-Pacific Flights and New Madinah–Baghdad Direct Route Signal Next Phase of Air Travel

SINGAPORE / RIYADH, Dec 10, 2025 — As of this week, travelers in both Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are seeing a new wave of more direct flights: a major cross-border trial of flexible “user-preferred” flight paths in the region has proven successful and is continuing, while Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has inaugurated its first direct route between Madinah and Baghdad, adding a fresh link between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.The Straits Times+ 1 Asia-Pacific locks in more direct flight paths on 70 routes A 15‑month trial involving Singapore and five other countries has shown that allowing pilots to choose more
10 December 2025
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Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained

Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained

Australian travellers are about to lose one of their favourite inflight gadgets. Qantas, Jetstar, QantasLink and Virgin Australia are all moving to ban the use of portable power banks on board, following a string of fires linked to lithium batteries in Australia and overseas. ABC+2Qantas+2 The move comes just weeks before the busy Christmas travel period and is part of a broader global clampdown on battery-powered devices in aircraft cabins. Qantas+1 Key points at a glance What exactly are the new rules? Virgin Australia From 1 December, Virgin Australia passengers: ABC+2RNZ+2 Qantas, Jetstar and QantasLink For Qantas Group airlines, the
21 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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