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How early to arrive at the airport?
TALKING POINT | How early should you arrive at the airport ahead of your flight? Most airlines suggest somewhere between t...
Etihad expands India codeshares with Jet
Etihad Airways is expanding its codeshare agreement with Jet Airways to include Indian domestic flights for the first time. Bu...
Singapore Airlines boosts USA codeshares
Singapore Airlines is extending its reach into the United States through an expanded codeshare agreements with Star Alliance pa...
Qantas upgrades 'cafe breakfast'
Qantas is boosting the business class breakfast on international flights, making good on the airline's promise in March this ye...
Qantas wins over business travellers
Qantas seems back in favour with Australia's business travellers, firming up a 21 percent lead over rival Virgin Australia acco...
Air New Zealand orders Airbus 'neo' jets
Air New Zealand will buy thirteen Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets to sharpen its competitive edge against Qantas on the trans-T...
Darwin flights resume after ashcloud
Update | Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar have resumed flights to and from Darwin, following ...
BA creates the First Class burger
Gourmet hamburgers are all the rage, and British Airways has now elevated the concept to an exclusive burger for its first clas...
Star's seven one-stop routes to Europe
For what seemed to be the longest time Singapore was considered the default stopover for Australian travellers headed to Europe...
Etihad CEO: we're no "fourth alliance"
Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan sees no reason to join Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, but at the same time sh...
China Southern flies to New Yotk
China Southern will begin flights to New York from August 6, with the airline spruiking it as another spoke in its 'Canton Rout...
Australia's top international airlines
Qantas partner Emirates has surged ahead of Singapore Airlines to claim number two spot on the leaderboard of Australia's most ...
The ins and outs of Emirates' Skywards
The Qantas/Emirates alliance has raised the awareness of Emirates' Skywards frequent flyer scheme among Australian busines...
Virgin America's pocket-sized boarding pass
Virgin America has unveilled a redesigned boarding pass designed to easily slip into a traveller's pocket. Intended for printi...
Qantas cuts back on chauffeur service
Qantas has axed its chauffeur drive service for all first and business class passengers on flights between Australia and its US...
Need to know: Velocity family transfers
Virgin Australia offers any easy way to transfer your Velocity Frequent Flyer points to family members, to top up someone's acc...
Qatar lounges open to Oneworld chums
Qatar Airways will admit eligible Oneworld travellers to its new 'premium' first class lounge at Hamad International ...
United's luxe LAX tarmac transfers
United Airlines has extended its luxury Mercedes-Benz tarmac transfer service to travellers at Los Angeles International Airpor...