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RwandAir’s Oneworld membership could open up African travel
The African airline could help Qantas frequent flyers tap new travel opportunities.
The super-wide seat turns business class into ‘cuddle class’
Introducing the extra-wide business class seat that’s best experienced as a private suite for two...
Qatar Airways pushes back new Canberra flights
The Australian capital now won’t see Qatar’s return until early December.
Will Virgin Australia join SkyTeam? Don’t count on it…
An alliance tie-up has always been well down on the airline’s to-do list.
Qatar, Accor partnership adds points, status fast-track
The alliance between the Gulf carrier and hotel giant packs plenty of two-way benefits.
Will Virgin launch its long-promised flights to Tokyo?
Virgin faces a ‘use it or lose it’ deadline for its promised daily flights to Japan.
How to get rid of foreign currency before you fly home
Simple tips to lighten your load and prep you for your next overseas trip.
Qantas brings back vegetarian meals, snacks on short flights
The airline’s backflip follows public backlash on a “one size fits all” approach to inflight meals.
Review: Air New Zealand’s nonstop Auckland-New York flight
What’s it like to spend 16 hours on the new direct flight between Auckland and New York?
Batik Air ramping up flights from Perth and Melbourne
The Indonesian carrier is tapping into strong demand from Perth and Melbourne with new flights to Bali and Kuala Lumpur.
Garuda looks to axe first class and international routes
The troubled Indonesian airline plans a pivot into the local market.
Inside Sydney Airport’s new-look SkyTeam lounge
The pre-flight sanctuary returns with a live-cooking kitchen, private booths and a quiet zone.
Virgin isn’t in a hurry to resume long-range flights
CEO Jayne Hrdlicka wants to keep her eyes on the prize of a strong domestic network and a fresh listing on the ASX.
United Airlines restarts Melbourne-LAX flights
The newly-minted Virgin Australia partner expects daily flights to LA and San Francisco by December.
New Zealand back to normal as most travel restrictions end
What was once 'Fortress New Zealand' is now back to normality, with most travel restrictions now history.
Qantas continues Indian push with Sydney-Bengaluru flights
The new connection closely follows the launch of a strategic partnership with domestic carrier IndiGo.
Qatar Airways brings its A380 back to Perth
You can’t keep a good superjumbo down, as Qatar Airways matches Emirates with a daily A380 upgrade.
Emirates brings A380 back to Perth from November 1
The superjumbo soars once more between Dubai and Perth as demand for travel continues to surge.