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EU261 / UK261 compensation for delayed, cancelled flights

These European and British consumer rights laws can help you claim up to $1000 from airlines for flight disruptions.

Chris Ashton |

How British Airways created the business class bed

Lie-flat beds are now taken for granted in business class, but that wasn’t always the case...

David Flynn |

Qantas is once again flying between Melbourne and Hong Kong

Flights will initially jet off thrice-weekly before ramping up to daily from October.

Chris Ashton |

Korean Air’s upcycling a 777 into exclusive luxury goods

Ever wanted to own a piece of aviation history? Korean Air is giving you a chance to do just that.

Staff Writers |

What to expect from Qantas’ unique A350 Wellbeing Zone

Stand, stretch and briefly socialise in this dedicated space on the Qantas A350.

David Flynn |

Delta ramping up to double-daily from Sydney to LAX

The US carrier is going all out on the trans-Pacific hop, lifting its schedule in time for the Christmas rush.

Chris Ashton |

23-hour marathon: Qantas restarts New York flights

The New York flights rely on Auckland as a springboard for a non-stop trek to the Big Apple.

David Flynn |

What it’s like travelling with Korean Air

From service to seats, connectivity and more, the Korean flag carrier is five stars all the way.

Staff Writers |

Qantas confirms flights from Western Sydney airport

Qantas and Jetstar will be the first airlines to fly from the new 24-hour airport when it opens in late 2026.

David Flynn |

Qantas gets ready to replace its A330s

The ageing jets are on the way out, with Airbus and Boeing vying to supply a new mid-size jet for the Flying Kangaroo.

David Flynn |

Air Canada to roll out free WiFi

The Canadian flag-carrier wants to make it easier for travellers to stay connected and entertained above the clouds.

David Flynn |

Qantas early check-in at Singapore’s Changi Airport

How early can you check in for your Qantas flight from Singapore?

David Flynn |

Air Canada plans ‘Book The Cook’ meals in business class

More choice is on the menu for Air Canada’s international business class passengers.

David Flynn |

Airbus’ new Airspace concept is a thing of high-tech beauty

From touchscreen windows to 3D printed interiors, this is a glimpse of how travel could look in the near future.

Chris Ashton |

Singapore Airlines unlocks free WiFi from nose to tail

KrisFlyer members can soon scroll to their heart’s content as unlimited Internet takes off on almost every flight.

Chris Ashton |

Here’s why Air New Zealand has started weighing passengers

For the next five weeks, international flyers heading out from Auckland will be jumping on the scales.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia partners with Luxury Escapes

There’ll soon be a new way to earn Velocity Points on your next high-end holiday.

David Flynn |

Nepal Airlines plans Sydney-Kathmandu flights

The flights would include a Singapore stopover on the 13½ journey.

David Flynn |