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Finnair's new Airbus A350 seats, cabin

Finnair A350 to fly European routes from October; then Shanghai, Beijing and Bangkok in 2015; Hong Kong & Singapore ...

David Flynn |

Qantas Aquire new members: 10k points

If you’re not already a member of Qantas’ Aquire scheme for businesses, now’s the time to join: new members c...

Chris C. |

Korean Air: new first, business class to AU

SkyTeam member Korean Air is now flying its new business class Prestige Suites from Seoul to both Sydney and Brisbane, giving b...

Chris C. |

ANA's Samsonite first class amenity kit

Japan's ANA airline is upgrading its first class amenity kit to a miniature version of Samsonite luggage. The tiny bag is a Mi...

David Flynn |

Even more April Fools’ Day pranks

Whether it’s a remote-controlled airline seat or baggage fees based on the colour of your suitcase, the day of the week o...

Chris C. |

The Qantas-Emirates alliance: two years on...

TALKING POINT | This week sees the second anniversary of the Qantas and Emirates alliance – a partnership which repr...

David Flynn |

Top April Fools's Day pranks for aviation

It’s that time of year again, when airlines and airports roll out their latest initiatives for the travelling public. As...

Chris C. |

Microsoft Surface 3: $699 Windows tablet

Microsoft’s new compact, cut-price Windows tablet clearly has Apple’s iPad in its sights, but the Surface 3 –...

David Flynn |

Airbus patents touch-screen aircraft windows

Airbus has patented a 'smart window' concept which might one day grace the pointy end of its most advanced commercial airliners...

David Flynn |

Free Oneworld, Star, SkyTeam status match

Take a Gold or Platinum frequent flyer card from one airline and, like a magician's trick, a 'status match' deal will make a ma...

Chris C. |

Qantas boosts muso luggage allowance

Qantas is boosting the checked luggage allowance for musicians travelling on domestic flights to a maximum of three free bags, ...

David Flynn |

Austrian Airlines: new livery revealed

The wraps are off Austrian Airlines's new livery, and it's a more subtle make-over than some were expecting. The Star Alliance...

David Flynn |

Earn double points at the Qantas Mall

Qantas is dishing out double frequent flyer points when filling your shopping cart via the Qantas Points Online Mall this week,...

Chris C. |

Cabin crew: role models for speakers

Don't diss the safety briefing or dismiss the cabin crew's inflight service – there's a lot you can learn from ...

Elliot Epstein |

AirNZ to fly to Argentina

Air New Zealand has Australian travellers in its sights with the airline's new Auckland-Buenos Aires service, due to launc...

Chris C. |

HK next for Qantas A330 Business Suite

Qantas will move selected Hong Kong routes onto its upgraded Airbus A330s with all-new Business Suite business class seats from...

David Flynn |

Emirates dials back Perth-Dubai flights

Qantas partner Emirates will drop one of its three daily flights between Perth and Dubai from July – a mere two months after t...

Chris C. |

AirNZ, Air China plan new partnership

Air New Zealand and Air China are gearing up for an alliance on services between China and New Zealand. Similar to the partner...

David Flynn |