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Scoot buys 20 Boeing 787s

Singapore Airline's low-cost offshoot Scoot will make the Boeing 787 Dreamliner the backbone of its fleet, with 20 of the next-...

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European 'air passenger rights' law affirmed

Australian travellers will be entitled to compensation of almost $800 for delayed flights under Europe’s ‘air passenger rights...

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SQ buys big on Airbus

IN BRIEF | Singapore Airlines has gone on a shopping spree with Airbus, with orders placed for five more second-gen A380 plus a...

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Cathay Pacific regional business class

Singapore and Tokyo are on the cards for the launch of Cathay Pacific’s new regional business class in January next year....

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Qantas halts on Brisbane Airport second runway

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has likened Brisbane Airport Corporation's request for up-front funding for a second runway to Apple aski...

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Best seats: South African's A340-300

South African Airways is Qantas' partner for flights to South Africa, and uses its A340-300 on its only Australian flight, from...

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CX puts new business class into all AU flights

All Cathay Pacific flights to and from Australia will boast the airline’s new business class by January next year. ...

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Earn Virgin Australia Velocity points on iTunes

Virgin Australia has partnered with Apple to let travellers earn frequent flyer points through the iTunes Australia store. You...

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The best business class on flights to NZ

New Zealand is the number one destination for Australian business travellers, but it's not exactly brimming with true business ...

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Virgin beats Qantas in satisfaction survey

A nationwide survey of Australian travellers has seen Virgin Australia pull ahead of Qantas in the 'satisfaction stakes'. ...

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SQ satisfies Aussie travellers

Which international airline leaves Australian travellers feeling the most satisfied with their experience? According to resear...

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A day in the life: CX Flight Attendant

We often like to end the working week with a story plucked from the lighter side of the business travel world. Cathay Pacific ...

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Qantas offers free airport wifi

Qantas is now offering free wireless Internet at the Qantas terminals at Sydney (T3), Melbourne (T1), Brisbane a...

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Avalon: Victoria's 2nd international airport?

Avalon Airport will become Victoria's second international airport and build a new $15m terminal up to 10,000 square metre...

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BA confirms London-Singapore-AU flights to stay

British Airways has pledged to continue flying the Sydney-Singapore-London route, in the face of speculation that it would aba...

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BA's first A380 headed to HK, NY

British Airways is hinting that Hong Kong will be the debut route for its Airbus A380, with first flights around the middle of ...

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Photos: Fiji Airways' new A330

Air Pacific, which is being rebranded as Fiji Airways, has revealed the new look for its Airbus A330s - with livery, seats and ...

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Austrian Airlines' new business class

Star Alliance member Austrian Airlines is revamping its entire fleet with a new fully flat business class seat, which will prov...

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