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Qantas’ new menu features vegetarian, plant-based dishes

Since eating humble pie over its slipping performance standards, Qantas is rebooting is domestic economy menu.

David Flynn |

This SQ business class seat is more like mini-first class

These 12 spacious superjumbo seats are the prize pick of the upper deck cabin – here’s why…

David Flynn |

Virgin Atlantic axes Hong Kong flights

The Branson-backed airline has abandoned plans to resume London-HK flights.

David Flynn |

Rex launches real-time auctions for business class upgrades

The ‘Bid Up’ scheme will see business class seats going, going, gone for as little as $10.

David Flynn |

RwandAir’s Oneworld membership could open up African travel

The African airline could help Qantas frequent flyers tap new travel opportunities.

Staff Writers |

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...

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

Qatar, Accor partnership adds points, status fast-track

The alliance between the Gulf carrier and hotel giant packs plenty of two-way benefits.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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?

David Flynn |

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.

Matt Lennon |

Garuda looks to axe first class and international routes

The troubled Indonesian airline plans a pivot into the local market.

Bloomberg News |

Inside Sydney Airport’s new-look SkyTeam lounge

The pre-flight sanctuary returns with a live-cooking kitchen, private booths and a quiet zone.

Chris Ashton |

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.

David Flynn |

United Airlines restarts Melbourne-LAX flights

The newly-minted Virgin Australia partner expects daily flights to LA and San Francisco by December.

David Flynn |

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.

Matt Lennon |