Airline News Page 35
Buy Star Alliance Gold status, and get your money back!
This extraordinary offer from Thai Airways actually gives you your money back in travel credit.
Qantas to raise fares, cut flights
Expect to see fewer flights and higher prices as Qantas is hit by increases in fuel costs.
Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa boost shared flight network
It’s about to get even easier to fly from Australia to almost anywhere in Europe.
United: Polaris business class for all Australian flights
The newly-minted Virgin Australia partner is putting its best foot forward.
Rex pulls the plug on Sydney-Canberra flights
Competitive pressure forces Rex Airlines to withdraw from the popular business route.
Starlux sets June debut for new A330neo business class
The Taiwanese startup is ready to spread its wings with the first of eight Airbus A330neo jets.
More Qantas flights to Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington
In perfect timing for the winter ski season, Qantas is restarting five more routes to New Zealand.
This $75m private jet is a Parisian penthouse in the sky
The Falcon 10X matches ultra-long range with a spacious stylish cabin that’s just won a Red Dot interior design award.
How to turn your Qatar Airways Avios into free flights
It’s easy to transfer Avios between airline loyalty programs and redeem them on award bookings.
Sri Lankan Airlines to be sold off, privatised
Sri Lanka’s new government plans to sell off the national airline.
Qantas gets green light for Sydney-Seoul flights
The Flying Kangaroo will soon make the long hop to South Korea.
This electric ‘sea glider’ could be the ultimate island hopp
Hawaiian Airlines is backing the 100-seat electric jet for the future of its inter-island flights.
European airlines, airports drop mandatory mask requirements
From Monday 16 May, face masks will no longer be a must-have when flying within Europe.
A 51% stake in South African Airways was sold for just $3
After emerging from bankruptcy proceedings, SAA landed a new majority owner at a bargain basement price.
Here is Air France’s new all-suite business class with doors
“Comfort and elegance” are the touchstones of the SkyTeam member’s Boeing 777 suites.
Etihad to remain Virgin partner despite Qatar alliance
The Gulf rivals will stand shoulder to shoulder on Virgin Australia’s roster of international partners.
Emirates A380 premium economy coming to Sydney
The Gulf carrier is set to upgrade passenger comfort on flights from Sydney all the way through to London and Paris.
Qantas to upgrade Perth-London to A350
First class travel is coming to the non-stop Kangaroo Route thanks to Qantas’ new globe-striding A350 aircraft.