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Buying miles for cheap flights: US vs AA

American frequent flyer programs often run promotions which incentivise the direct purchase of miles – either by way of a...

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Uber launches in Brisbane

The Uber chauffeur drive service has launched in Brisbane and is offering free rides during the 'soft launch' phase. Uber...

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia frequent flyers get VX priority

Here's a handy shortcut to ensure that Virgin Australia's top-tier frequent flyers get priority treatment when travelling on Vi...

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Qantas to ramp up inflight, lounge ads

Qantas is looking to capitalise on its captive market of travellers with new advertising ventures both in the air and in its ai...

David Flynn |

The world's best airline amenity bags

Amenity bags are a favourite souvenir of travellers the world over. Whether they were handed to you in business or first class...

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New United Club lounges for Heathrow T2

United Airlines has provided a sneak peek at the new United Club lounges slated for London Heathrow's Terminal 2, which as...

David Flynn |

Qantas and its spare Airbus A380

It's far from the worst problem for an airline to have, but Qantas will soon count an extra Airbus A380 in its fleet and is mul...

David Flynn |

Qantas, China Southern partnership

Codeshare flights on the new Qantas/China Southern alliance are now on sale for travel from May 1 as Qantas looks to boost its ...

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Heading to Fiji? Relax in the Qantas lounge.

If a trip with Fiji Airways to the beaches of Fiji is on the horizon, there's no better way to start it than with a visit to th...

Chris C. |

Qantas Frequent Flyer: TAM Airlines

As the newest member of the Oneworld alliance, TAM Airlines is open for business to Qantas frequent flyers who can now earn and...

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Coming soon: Airbus A350 world tour

Airbus will send two passenger-carrying A350 jets on a de facto world tour in the lead-up to the aircraft's launch at the end o...

David Flynn |

Airbus A350 cabin, interior, seats

Airbus has revealed the interior of its first passenger-ready A350 ahead of a late 2014 launch for the advanced jet. The ...

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Airbus A350: the squeeze is on

Airbus has made plenty of noise about the A350's 18 inch seat width in economy being 'the standard for comfort' on long flights...

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Airbus reveals A350 seats, interiors

UPDATE | Airbus has revealed its firts choice of A350 seats and cabin interiors on the MSN002 test aircraft – click ...

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Four more airlines join the A380 'superjumbo club' this year

Four airlines will begin flying the Airbus A380 this year, among them fast-growing Gulf carriers Etihad and Qatar, boosting th...

David Flynn |

Royal Brunei brings 787 to Melbourne

Royal Brunei has commenced Boeing 787 flights from Melbourne to Brunei and onwards to London, with the daily service replacing ...

David Flynn |

Virgin cash upgrades on travel agent tix

Virgin Australia is extending its ‘UpgradeMe Premium Bid’ system to bookings made through travel agents, allow...

Chris C. |

This year's best airline April Fools' Day pranks

The first of April traditionally sees airlines unveiling their latest routes and initiatives – of course, that’s if...

Chris C. |