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Airbus CEO hints at ultra-long range A321XLR

Airbus is expected to give its A321neo jet ever longer legs with a mid-2019 launch of an extended-range model dubbed the A321X...

David Flynn |

Recycling turns Airbus jets into snazzy furniture

Seeking a unique piece of decor for your office or home? Airbus is now working with feted designers to transform parts of decom...

David Flynn |

Bombardier reveals Nuage chaise lounge

Despite their name, business jets don’t need to be all about business: their inherent flexibility also allows for some do...

David Flynn |

British Airways refreshes its Elemis airport spas

There are few better ways to set out for a long international flight than with a relaxing and refreshing spa treatment, and Bri...

David Flynn |

Qantas upgrades business class breakfast

Qantas is upgrading its business class breakfast on overnight flights from Asia, although the changes are less about adding a r...

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia 2019 double status credits offer

If you've not quite hit Velocity Gold and Platinum status, those shiny cards are about to get much closer thanks to Virgin...

Brandon Loo |

Qantas opens up A380 for points-based bookings

UPDATE 15/5/19 | Qantas has now opened bookings for all seats on its special Airbus A380 frequent flyer charter from Melbourne ...

David Flynn |

Comparing Brisbane-Singapore business class

The traffic between Brisbane to Singapore isn’t as frenetic compared to Sydney or Melbourne, but competition is still sur...

Brandon Loo |

Emirates promises 'bespoke' Boeing 777X cabins

Emirates will launch what it describes as "next-generation bespoke cabins" on its future flagship Boeing 777X aircraft next ye...

David Flynn |

China Southern's Airbus A350 business class

China Southern will pick up the keys to its first Airbus A350 in June, with a new business class seat (but no first class) taki...

David Flynn |

Delta trials free WiFi on domestic US flights

Delta Air Lines will provide free WiFi on some US flights starting May 13, as part of assessing plans to eventually make free W...

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Comparing business class on PER-SIN flights

Singapore is one of Perth’s busiest international destinations, being an easy 5½ hour dash away and opening up the...

Brandon Loo |

Blade's NY to JFK helicopter service

Helicopters have been whisking the wealthy from Manhattan to New York’s airports for decades. Now the ride can be booked...

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Asiana rebrands first class as Business Suites

Asiana Airlines is officially axing first class from its Airbus A380s, although the upmarket private suites themselves will be ...

David Flynn |

Qantas upgrades Sydney-San Francisco to Boeing 787

Qantas will move its daily Sydney-San Francisco route to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from 4 December 2019 as the airline steadily...

David Flynn |

Virgin spikes new Boeing 737 business class

EXCLUSIVE | Virgin Australia has put on ice its plans for a new domestic business class for east-west Boeing 737 flights as it ...

David Flynn |

Aer Lingus launches 'AerSpace' business class

Aer Lingus is adding business class to its regional flights within the UK and Europe, but predictably taking a leaf from the p...

David Flynn |

Cathay's Airbus A350-1000 for Melbourne, Perth

Cathay Pacific will begin flying its flagship Airbus A350-1000 to Melbourne and Perth from October 2019 as the airline continu...

David Flynn |