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Lufthansa’s new A320 seat has more legroom, USB power
A tip-to-tail upgrade will also see the European workhorse fleet get larger overhead bins.
Sliding doors in business class: an open and shut case?
Privacy doors which transform a business class seat into a private suite are all but a must-have for modern business class.
A bold new look for Hong Kong’s iconic trams
The futuristic double-decker trams are both electric and driverless.
Qantas invests in more frequent flyer seats, upgraded meals
The airline will roll out a raft of changes to reset its flight path and win back travellers.
What ‘open skies’ means for international travellers
‘Open skies’ agreements promise increased competition and lower airfares, but it’s not a magic bullet...
Emirates expands ‘Book the Cook’-style meals across Europe
The Gulf carrier says it’s all about creating a ‘restaurant in the sky’ experience for its guests.
Which airlines serve the best Champagne in the sky?
No first or business class flight is complete without a glass of bubbly in hand, but which airline pours the best?
Emirates to launch Airbus A350 flights to Australia
The all-new jet will make one of its first appearances in Australian skies.
Singapore Airlines’ new Australian first, business menu
Chef Matt Moran crafts a special celebratory menu to mark his 20 years with Singapore Airlines.
Emirates goes all-A380 for Sydney flights
The well-appointed superjumbo with its first class showers and cocktail bar will fly three times a day between Sydney and Dubai.
France wants to ban low-cost flights
The proposal would set a minimum price for all flights to, from and within the EU.
Did Qantas really invent business class?
Qantas has long claimed to have created business class, but the real story is a little less clear-cut and much more fascinating.
Swiss locks in new A350 first, business class layout
From 2025 travellers can look forward to fully private first class plus spacious doored ‘business plus’ suites.
United readies new Airbus A321XLR Polaris business class
Single-aisle suites will spearhead United’s renewed assault on the trans-Atlantic market.
What’s next for Qantas in the post-Alan Joyce era?
The new Qantas CEO will be keen to win back the hearts, wallets and confidence of travellers.
Airbus A321LR business class concept is a corner couch
The business class ‘Settee Corner’ aims to deliver at-home couch comfort at 30,000 feet.
All business class: how OzJet challenged Qantas, and lost
How an upstart airline with all-business-class Boeing 737s challenged Qantas on the lucrative Sydney-Melbourne route.
United challenges Qantas for Sydney, Melbourne Brisbane
More flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston will benefit Virgin while testing the loyalty of Qantas’ passengers.