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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...
'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 ...
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....
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...
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...
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...
United defers Airbus A350s
United Airlines projected a slowdown in a benchmark financial gauge as trans-Pacific fares weaken, and the carrier delayed deli...
Cathay Pacific earnings disappoint
Cathay Pacific's operating environment remained challenging in the first half of the year, Chief Executive Officer Rupert Hogg ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...