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Qantas readies new first class lounge in Singapore

Qantas is swapping the location of it First and Business lounges at Singapore's Changi Airport – and, for time being...

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How to see Boeing's 787 Dreamliner in Australia

The revolutionary Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrives in Australia at 4pm on Thursday May 24th, as a guest of Qantas, which...

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Qantas/Virgin price war

Qantas and Virgin Australia are in the biggest tussle to attract business travellers that Australia has seen in over than a dec...

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Qantas Club deal on two year memberships

IN BRIEF | Had enough of hanging around the airport's public areas but don't have sufficient status to get through the door at...

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Qantas brings Boeing 787 back to Australia

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner will make a return to Sydney's skies this week – and this time it'll take some lucky passen...

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Win a guided tour of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner!

Enjoy a guided tour of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Sydney as a guest of Australian Business Traveller and Boeing! UPDATE | Th...

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Qantas splits domestic & international wings

Qantas will carve its domestic and international operations into two distinct businesses from July 1st in a dramatic restructur...

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Virgin Australia's Velocity golf club

Virgin Australia has revealed another perk for its Velocity Frequent Flyer programme – free membership to a golfing club ...

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Qantas and Emirates to codeshare?

IN BRIEF | Could Qantas and Emirates be cosying up to a closer relationship, including codesharing flights to Europe via Dubai?...

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CEO reveals Virgin Atlantic's Australia plans

The good news: Virgin Atlantic's new Dream Suite business class is coming to Sydney. The not-so-good news: it's likely to be a...

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Philippine Airlines upgrades to 777

Philippine Airlines will roll out its flagship Boeing 777-300ER on all Australian services from June 30, 2012. The Boeing 777...

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Star Gold status match from Turkish Airlines

Staus match alert! Savvy business travellers are always on the lookout for ways to boost their frequent flyer status -- especi...

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Virgin Australia starts Mount Isa flights

IN BRIEF | Virgin Australia will return to Mt Isa in August, with daily flights from Brisbane on Monday through Friday. The m...

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Qantas connection? Jump US immigration queues

UPDATE | Being met at the airport gate, having someone from the airline keep an eye on your connection, fast tracking your way ...

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Virgin starts business class to Sunshine Coast

IN BRIEF | Virgin Australia will add Queensland's Sunshine Coast to its business class network this month. Starting May 30, se...

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Virgin & AirNZ trans-Tasman baggage allowances

If you're travelling across the Tasman with Virgin Australia or Air New Zealand, you'll want to know how much luggage you can t...

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MAS "on schedule" for oneworld, new bag rules

Malaysia Airlines says its plans to join the oneworld airline alliance are firmly on track, with MAS spokesman Ismadi...

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Qantas vs Virgin: have your say!

In this week's High Flyer blog for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, AusBT editor David Flynn&nbs...

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