Airline News Page 35

Cathay doesn’t want passengers ordering meals on a screen

At least one airline believes there’s still much to be said for that personal touch…

David Flynn |

Australia's airport mask mandate will soon come to an end

Health officials say the time has passed for masks in airports, inching us closer to pre-pandemic era travel.

Chris Ashton |

USA scraps pre-flight testing for international travellers

From Sunday June 12 you’ll no longer be required to undergo a Covid test before flying to the US.

Bloomberg News |

Virgin Australia, Delta partnership comes to an end

This weekend sees Virgin Australia bring down the curtain on its 11 year relationship with Delta Air Lines.

David Flynn |

ITA Airways charts fresh course with new cabins, menu

The SkyTeam member is giving travellers a taste of ‘la dolce vita’ with its latest cabin experience.

Chris Ashton |

Qantas, Virgin, Air New Zealand prep new business class

The three airlines all have new business class seats waiting in the wings.

David Flynn |

These new ‘business plus’ airfares offers first class perks

Airlines are looking at new ways to encourage you to pay more for your ticket.

David Flynn |

Qantas, Virgin extend free changes to points bookings

Frequent flyers can change or cancel their ‘reward seat’ bookings without paying a fee.

David Flynn |

United Airlines to launch Brisbane-San Francisco flights

The Virgin Australia partner is putting down roots in Virgin’s home town.

David Flynn |

Here’s why flights are so expensive right now

Demand for travel is sky-high, but so are the airfares…

Bloomberg News |

How Singapore Airlines reinvented its iconic lobster dish

The most popular dish on Singapore Airlines’ Book The Cook menu receives a health-minded makeover.

David Flynn |

This seat could be ideal for Qantas’ next-gen business class

The Vantage Duo business class seat aims for the ‘sweet spot’ between a standard recliner and a lie-flat bed.

David Flynn |

Etihad upgrades Sydney, Melbourne to Boeing 777

The big Boeing is back, but this time without first class for the 14-hour journey to Abu Dhabi.

David Flynn |

What’s on your inflight ‘binge viewing’ list?

Those hours soaring above the clouds provide valuable ‘me time’ to catch up on your favourite shows.

David Flynn |

SQ brings Book The Cook to Newark, Seattle

Expect a new range of locally-sourced meals to land on the rebooted menu next month.

David Flynn |

Could Singapore Airlines launch unbundled business class?

The Star Alliance carrier says it is “always looking at what's in the market”…

David Flynn |

Qatar Airways’ A380 comes soaring back to Sydney

The Oneworld airline’s superlative superjumbo, with its elegant upper deck lounge, makes a welcome return to Australia.

David Flynn |

SQ “very excited” on new Boeing 777-9 first, business

Over-sized first class suites? Sliding doors in business class? Everything is on the table as SQ prepares for its next-gen jet.

David Flynn |