Airline News Page 101

Qatar plans Airbus A350-1000 for Perth, Adelaide

Qatar Airways intends to upgrade its Perth and Adelaide flights to the flagship Airbus A350, but the timeline is TBA...

David Flynn |

Emirates seeks to axe Brisbane-Singapore flights

Emirates plans a quick exit from the Brisbane-Singapore route due to "substantial losses".

David Flynn |

Virgin-to-Virgin London route one step closer

Get ready to fly around the world with Virgin, using Hong Kong, London and LAX as your stopovers.

Brandon Loo |

Priority Pass access to The House lounges

The House lounges now offer Priority Pass access, as long as you pay an additional $20.

David Flynn |

Airbus has begun test flights of its 'smart cabin'

Airbus sees a big market in digitally aware cabins that may speed your flight—and save airlines lots of money.

Bloomberg |

EarthBay is a 'private jet' on commercial flights

The innovative EarthBay concept transforms 'below decks' space into a private suite with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Brandon Loo |

Airlines changing the way you buy business class

Unbundling, upselling, add-ons and plus packages could reshape business travel.

David Flynn |

Virgin CEO: joining an alliance is no quick fix

Newly-minted Virgin Australia chief Paul Scurrah takes a measured approach to the question of joining Star Alliance or SkyTeam.

David Flynn |

Qantas boosts international carry-on bag allowance

Premium passengers can now bring a cabin bag weighing up to 10kg on international Qantas flights.

David Flynn |

Test drive: the BMW Z4 doesn’t disappoint

Sporty pedigree and mixed BMW-Toyota parentage come together in the highly-anticipated two-seat roadster.

Ged Bulmer |

Your guide to Qatar Airways Qsuites business class

Qatar Airways' Qsuite is the world's best business class seat: here's everything you need to know about it.

Brandon Loo |

LATAM's business class boost: new seats, meals

The South American airline wants you to fly better, eat better and sleep better. That's a triple-play we can get behind.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia launches "Operation Rightsize"

Nothing is off the table as Australia's challenger airline reports its seventh consecutive year in the red.

David Flynn |

BA business class: from evolution to revolution

BA design lead Peter Cooke’s journey has spanned from Concorde tray tables to Club Suites business class.

David Flynn |

Qantas has "high-level design" of new first class

Work has already begun on shaping the seats in which you'll spend 18-20 hours during the world's longest flights.

David Flynn |

Qantas to launch London, New York test flights

Three Boeing 787s will fly non-stop marathons from London and New York to Sydney as Qantas continues research into Project Sunrise

David Flynn |

Etihad business class guide: reviews, benefits & more

Whether you're tending to business or taking a longer journey, here's the complete guide to Etihad business class.

Chris C. |

SQ boosts business class to Melbourne, Wellington

Fully-flat beds and direct aisle access will become standard on all Singapore Airlines flights to Australia and Wellington.

Chris C. |