Airline News Page 36

Singapore Airlines now all-flatbed business from Australia

Travellers at the pointy end can now enjoy lie-flat relaxation on every flight from Australia.

Chris Ashton |

Rex cuts five regional routes, two more under review

Bathurst, Grafton, Lismore, Kangaroo Island and Ballina will disappear from Rex’s network, with potentially more to follow.

Matt Lennon |

Here is KLM’s all-new premium economy

Wider seats, greater legroom, and an exclusive menu are a few of the Premium Comfort perks.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

Qantas to raise fares, cut flights

Expect to see fewer flights and higher prices as Qantas is hit by increases in fuel costs.

Bloomberg News |

Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa boost shared flight network

It’s about to get even easier to fly from Australia to almost anywhere in Europe.

David Flynn |

United: Polaris business class for all Australian flights

The newly-minted Virgin Australia partner is putting its best foot forward.

David Flynn |

Rex pulls the plug on Sydney-Canberra flights

Competitive pressure forces Rex Airlines to withdraw from the popular business route.

Matt Lennon |

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.

David Flynn |

More Qantas flights to Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington

In perfect timing for the winter ski season, Qantas is restarting five more routes to New Zealand.

Matt Lennon |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

Sri Lankan Airlines to be sold off, privatised

Sri Lanka’s new government plans to sell off the national airline.

Bloomberg News |

Qantas gets green light for Sydney-Seoul flights

The Flying Kangaroo will soon make the long hop to South Korea.

David Flynn |

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.

Matt Lennon |

European airlines, airports drop mandatory mask requirements

From Monday 16 May, face masks will no longer be a must-have when flying within Europe.

David Flynn |

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.

Bloomberg News |

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.

David Flynn |