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http://mashable.com/2014/09/29/qantas-sydney-dallas-plane [|Qantas Twitter campaign takes nosedive - ABC]

The 93-year-old Qantas commands a prominent place in the Australian psyche, in the nation's global image of itself. The name of is an acronym for Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services. Also called the so Flying Kangaroo. Spirit of Australia is painted on each of its aircraft.

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====[|High flying fashion] - Stiletto heels, miniskirts, bobbed wigs, shiny new technology and exotic locations were part of the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the Qantas flight hostesses. As the trends changed, international designers such as Emilio Pucci and Yves Saint Laurent created a range of designs for flight crew, from khaki military style, to burnt-orange miniskirts and on to the Morrissey-designed Indigenous boomerang print. ====

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Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qantas

Headlines
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/2012/11/03/why-this-reporter-will-have-to-buy-qantas-shares

Indigenous Peoples
http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/indigenous-programs/global/en

Environmental Policy
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/about/community/environment With our spectacular natural landscape and unique wildlife being the essence of our country, Qantas is committed to implementing processes and policies that will help protect the environment for generations to come. Our aim is world class enviroment performance. Our commitment is outlined in our [|Group Environment Policy]. Qantas is actively involved in resource management including recycling, and water and energy efficiency projects.
 * [|Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism] || [|Water Savings] ||
 * [|Cabin Waste Management] || [|Wildlife Projects Assistance and Aluminium Can Recycling] ||
 * [|Cork recycling supporting Guides Australia] || [|Helping to save the Tasmanian Devil] ||
 * [|Fuel Conservation at Qantas] || [|Landcare Australia] ||
 * [|Energy Efficiency - Electricity] ||  ||

Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism
The 'Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism' was launched on 29 February 2008 at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Canberra. We are committed to sustainable growth and support tourism businesses that protect, enhance and promote our distinctive destinations and environment. The annual 'Qantas Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism' will:
 * Recognise and reward tourism businesses that implement the principles of sustainable tourism; those who set out to minimise their impact on the local environment, conserve natural resources, respect local culture and benefit local communities.
 * Inspire other tourism businesses to adopt new sustainable ways of doing business.