Airline News

Turkish Airlines’ all-new ‘Crystal’ business class suite

Get ready for a very new and very different entrant in the business class arms race.

David Flynn |

Green light for Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand partnershi

Velocity points, status credits and lounge access are back on the table for AU-NZ flights.

David Flynn |

The complete guide to travelling with Rex Airlines

From lounge access to baggage limits and status perks, here’s all you need to know about flying Rex.

Staff Writers |

South African Airways springs back to Perth

The Star Alliance member and Virgin Australia partner is finally back in the West Coast capital.

David Flynn |

American Airlines reshuffles non-stop Brisbane-Dallas

Delivery delays mean Brisbane won’t be getting the new Flagship Suite business class.

Chris Ashton |

Your complete guide to the SkyTeam alliance

With SkyTeam, one frequent flyer card can be your ticket to earning points and enjoying perks across 19 member airlines.

Staff Writers |

Lufthansa’s new 747 first class suites

The Queen of the Skies is getting a jumbo-sized upgrade.

David Flynn |

Automatic refunds coming soon for delayed US flights

A new United States law will make it easier to obtain refunds from both domestic and international carriers.

David Flynn |

Lufthansa A380s won’t get new Allegris business class

The superjumbos will get a different business class seat to the flagship Allegris product.

David Flynn |

New look for Lufthansa lounges, starting at Newark

Here is the shape of Lufthansa lounges to come...

David Flynn |

Etihad Airways adds A380 to New York, Paris

The three room Residence ‘supersuite’ is naturally the most highly-prized pew, but first class is still superb.

David Flynn |

ANA locks in seasonal return of Perth-Tokyo flights

Direct flights to Tokyo are back on the map, and you can book them with Virgin Australia Velocity Points.

Chris Ashton |

Fast, free WiFi on Qantas flights to Asia

The international fleet is getting an early upgrade for worldwide Internet coverage.

Staff Writers |

Sydney Airport opens valet service at domestic T2 terminal

The move brings the convenience of ‘drive up and drop off’ valet parking to all three terminals.

David Flynn |

Thai Airways plans new 787 business class

Expect a private suite-like treatment in the new Dreamliners.

David Flynn |

Good and bad news in Air NZ’s reworked fares to Australia

Short-range international hops will now include a snack or meal as standard across all fares.

Chris Ashton |

Major security changes coming to Melbourne, Brisbane Airport

Life’s getting a little easier for travellers as more advanced scanners come online around the country.

David Flynn |

Air New Zealand restarts Hobart but pushes back Chicago

The Kiwi carrier says it won’t resume flights to Chicago until the back half of 2025.

David Flynn |