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V Australia launches first flight to Abu Dhabi
V Australia begins direct flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi from today, making it the first Australian airline with a dedica...
Tiger hopes to fly to NZ, Singapore
Tiger Airways wants to expand to an international airline, flying to countries around the Asia-Pacific rim – and take bus...
Borghetti: business class is "a nuclear arms race"
The introduction of a new domestic business class in May this year sees Virgin Blue adding yet another category of seating into...
GALLERY: Virgin Blue’s new uniforms
Virgin Blue (since this article was first written, the airline has rebranded as Virgin Australia) has revealed a swish new look...
PICTURES: Virgin Blue's new business class seats
Virgin Blue's new business class seats and service will debut in May on twice-daily flights between Sydney and Perth.The cabin ...
Virgin Blue will offer inflight internet: CEO
Virgin Blue chief John Borghetti says Australians are ready for inflight internet and his airline will offer it the instant inf...
Virgin Blue to open new lounges
Virgin Blue will open three new domestic lounges this year, with the flagship Sydney lounge gaining valet parking and 'direct e...
Airlines drop change fees for Christchurch flights
Update: last updated at 1522 Wednesday NZ time Airlines have announced compassionate measures for those flying in and ou...
Christchurch air traffic staff "still up there"
Update: Thursday 24 February New Zealand Air Traffic Control organisation Airways NZ has contacted Australian Business Tr...
Plane landed as Christchurch earthquake hit
An Air New Zealand plane touched down in Christchurch Airport at the exact moment the magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit. One passen...
Virgin Blue gears up for ‘the new Blue’
There’s a seismic shift happening at Virgin Blue. A new name, new logo and new brand. New planes with new livery. New bus...
How to survive a red-eye flight in economy
Red-eye flights leave late, arrive early, cross several time zones and don't give you enough time for a proper sleep. Whether ...
New uniforms drop hints about Virgin Blue's plans
A further clue to Virgin Blue's plans to revamp its name, service and brand has emerged today, with leaked information about st...
Which class for business on Air NZ's new 777?
Last week, we brought you detailed first reviews from Air New Zealand's brand new Business Premier and Premium E...
United to keep extra-legroom Economy Plus
United will keep its Economy Plus extra-legroom seats following its merger with Continental Airlines, and will also install the...
Qantas best for on-time flights: govt
Virgin Blue cancelled the most flights last year, while Qantas had the most on-time departures, according to the latest governm...
Top five updates on Air NZ's new 777
Our team made it on board Air New Zealand's newest 777-300ER when it stopped at Wellington last week, and we've brought you in-...
Ouch: Virgin Blue doubles baggage fees
Virgin Blue is doubling its some of its baggage charges as part of a move to recoup rising fuel costs. From March, passengers ...