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Qantas slashes Auckland flights
Qantas will axe up to 15 trans-Tasman flights from October, slashing services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Auckl...
Emirates A380 to San Francisco, Houston
Emirates will begin flying its flagship Airbus A380 to San Francisco and Houston from December 2014. Both routes will be upg...
Etihad: "we're not in talks with MH"
UPDATE | Etihad Airways has denied any discussions with Malaysia Airlines that extend to a partial ownership or investment arra...
ACCC sues Virgin, Jetstar over card fees
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has today filed proceedings against Virgin Australia and Jetstar in Federal ...
Lufthansa axing mileage purchases in M&M
German airline Lufthansa is removing the ability to buy miles in its Miles & More frequent flyer program from next month. ...
Grab a last-minute award in first class
IN BRIEF | If you often book international first class flights close to departure, you may have given up on the idea of using f...
Qantas to boost Melbourne-LA flights
IN BRIEF | Qantas plans to add a second flight between Melbourne and Los Angeles later this year. The move is in response...
Boeing 787-9 gets green light for AirNZ
Boeing has received final approval from US and European aviation regulators for its 787-9 Dreamliner to begin commercial flight...
BA unveils new European cabin interior
British Airways is updating its cabin interior on flights across Europe, unveiling new charcoal-grey leather seats. Manufactur...
SQ's KrisFlyer scheme for Aussie flyers
Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer has plenty of appeal for business travellers, including the airline's membership of Star Allianc...
Qantas FF shake-up: what's your plan?
The Qantas Frequent Flyer program faces significant changes in just a few short weeks, with travellers earning points according...
Cathay Pacific trials upgrade auctions
Cathay Pacific is now offering business class and premium economy upgrades via online auction on selected routes, with bump-ups...
Airbus reveals new A320neo layout
Airbus has revealed a new cabin layout for the A321neo ahead of the first flight for the A320neo in September this year. ...
Airbus wants laser-proof cockpits
Airbus is developing technology to protect pilots against high-powered handheld lasers aimed at the cockpit during the critical...
A380 gets 11-across economy seating
Airbus is pushing ahead with plans to pack 11 seats per row in the economy section of its A380. The A380's current layout is f...
Meal trays save Virgin Atlantic millions
IN BRIEF | As part of a broader $168 million overhaul of Virgin Atlantic’s meal services, new custom-designed meal t...
Airbus A350 flight test review, photos
The Airbus A350 made its first ‘public passenger’ flight test on June 12 2014, and Australian Business Traveller wa...
Watch every FIFA World Cup match mid-air
IN BRIEF | Airline passengers can watch all 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup as live broadcasts for the first time in history. ...