Airlines

Qantas Frequent Flyer and PETstock launch new partnership

A woman books the entire Air India Business Class cabin for her pet dog's flight.

With the announcement of a new partnership between Qantas Frequent Flyer and PETstock, caring for pets is about to become even more rewarding.

From today, PETstock customers can now choose to earn Qantas Points when shopping online or from hundreds of PETstock stores around Australia, expanding on the existing PETstock Rewards program. Qantas Frequent Flyers will earn 1 Qantas Point per dollar spent at PETstock and 5 bonus Qantas Points per dollar spent when making repeat purchases of participating brands stocked in store or online.

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Pet owners will also be eligible to earn Qantas Points on PETstock’s wide range of eligible services including grooming, puppy school and veterinary services. “Frequent flyers significantly boost their points balance every year through everyday spending like shopping at Woolworths and filling up at bp, and now they can earn points on their pet care too.”

Customers can earn Qantas Points at PETstock by joining PETstock Rewards and linking their Qantas Frequent Flyer details to their account before shopping in store or online. As part of the new partnership, customers will be able to join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for free when shopping at PETstock.

Participation in the PETstock Rewards Program, including eligibility to earn and spend PETstock Rewards and Qantas Points, is subject to Terms and Conditions, available www.petstock.com.au/pages/rewards-terms.

Earning Qantas Points with PETstock Rewards is easy

Join PETstock Rewards
Choose to earn Qantas Points
Simply shop in-store or log in online to earn Qantas Points

Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent on everyday pet supplies and veterinary services.
Earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent on grooming and puppy school.
Earn 5 bonus Qantas Points per $1 spent when you purchase the same participating brand again within the qualifying period.

Airlines

Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.