Airline News Page 144

Future of A380 hinges on Emirates

Airbus is working on vital sales campaigns aimed at extending the life of its flagship A380 superjumbo, with outgoing marketing...

Bloomberg News |

'No smoking' also applies to e-cigs

Vaping is smoking, a US federal appeals court ruled, upholding regulation that adds e-cigarettes to an existing ban on the use ...

Bloomberg News |

Fly Qantas business class to Asia for $1,000

Here's a tip that's going to make your business travel budget go a lot further – and ensure you continue to fly in style....

Chris C. |

Malaysia Airlines brings forward A350 flights

EXCLUSIVE | Malaysia Airlines plans to bring forward the start of its Airbus A350 flights to London to January 2018, but is put...

David Flynn |

Etihad abandons Etihad Regional

Etihad is pulling the plug on its upscale Swiss arm Etihad Regional, launched in early 2014 to attract Europe's well-heeled bus...

David Flynn |

BA "on track" for new ClubWorld seat

British Airways says it's on track for the launch of its new Club World business class seat in early 2019, but has denied repor...

David Flynn |

United defers Airbus A350s

United Airlines projected a slowdown in a benchmark financial gauge as trans-Pacific fares weaken, and the carrier delayed deli...

Bloomberg News |

Cathay Pacific earnings disappoint

Cathay Pacific's operating environment remained challenging in the first half of the year, Chief Executive Officer Rupert Hogg ...

Bloomberg News |

Your say: transcon Boeing 737 business class

TALKING POINT | Domestic business class is back on the radar, and in a big way. Australia's transcontinental trek between...

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific upgrade auctions return

Cathay Pacific will now let travellers bid cash for an upgrade to premium economy and business class – but not first clas...

David Flynn |

Qantas: no Boeing 737 transcon upgrade

Qantas plans to rely on the muscle of its Airbus A330 fleet rather than a new Boeing 737 business class in the continuing dogfi...

David Flynn |

Star Alliance 'million mile' give-away

Want to be an instant mileage millionaire? Star Alliance is giving away 21 million frequent flyer miles to mark the group's 20...

David Flynn |

Should you dress up for business class?

TALKING POINT | If you want to start an engaging discussion among frequent flyers, ask them about dress codes for airport loung...

David Flynn |

United's new take on overbooked flights

If you’ve bought a seat on a flight that’s overbooked, carriers will soon have the means to resell your spot for a ...

Bloomberg News |

Air India set to be privatised, sold off

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet has signed off on a plan to sell all or part of Air India Ltd., a debt-ridd...

Bloomberg News |

Virgin preps international inflight WiFi

Virgin Australia aims to expand its inflight Internet service to cover the USA and Asia while also building up its domestic fl...

David Flynn |

Virgin cuts points, status credits on AirNZ

Virgin Australia's partnership with Air New Zealand has hit another rocky patch, this time affecting the earn-and-burn points p...

David Flynn |

ANA business class upgrade guide

Treating yourself to business class doesn't have to cost a fortune – and when flying with All Nippon Airways (ANA) from S...

Chris C. |