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Hi!
Basically Australia has only a few main airlines, and not many worldwide airlines that operate out of it (due to the close proximity to cheaper Asian bases).
There's JetStar, which is owned by qantas and is the equivalent of EasyJet, based heavily on sales and not a premium service. They have the option of both short domestic bounces, and international services to Asia, however have a reputation for poor treatment with regards to hours, with numerous reports of staff fatigue, and many of the international flights are back of the clock, and return.
Qantas provides the traditional Australian Premium service, and does both international, domestic and city flyer. They are famous for employing predominantly "old women" and have recently experienced major disruptions due to employee relations. However, even on domestic they are intent on providing a high level of premium service, with all inclusive meals provided on the shortest of flights, and a large business class cabin operated on almost all domestic services, complete with champagne service, etc.
Virgin Australia, which was once a low cost airline has this year reinvented it's image into a premium airline which aims to tackle qantas. They have one of the best looking uniforms in the sky, and a rigorous focus on fun, and service combined. Their cheeky image extends to V Australia which is the international extension of the company, however Virgin are notoriously hard to get into. BUT, they are certainly the most competitive airline in Australia at the moment, with their good down route options, and also exchanges with partners across the world, as well as the opportunity to be based across the asia pacific for periods of time.
Finally, there is a new airline, Strategic, now called Air Australia. It is a comparatively small airline, but caters mainly for the business passenger. Perhaps this may be of interest for you?
I hope this helps! |
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