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Etihad to remain Virgin partner despite Qatar alliance

The Gulf rivals will stand shoulder to shoulder on Virgin Australia’s roster of international partners.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

Best business class seats: Qantas Boeing 787

Looking for the best business class seats on the Qantas Boeing 787-9? We've used the official seat map to reveal the choice picks.

Staff Writers |

Qantas to resume Perth-London flights on May 23

High demand on the Kangaroo Route will see the Roo restore its service from Perth earlier than planned.

David Flynn |

Qantas locks in domestic fleet order for A321XLR, A220 jets

The first 40 Airbus A321XLR and A220 aircraft to revitalise Qantas' domestic fleet will begin to arrive from late next year.

David Flynn |

Rex inks partnership with Delta Air Lines

The ‘heart of the country’ is expanding its reach with a new international ally across the Pacific.

Chris Ashton |

Lufthansa reveals ‘new’ A350 business class

The German flag-carrier is now flying former Philippine Airlines A350s which boast a superior business class to Lufthansa's own.

David Flynn |

Airlines slow to allow pets in Australian aircraft cabins

New aviation rules allow airlines to decide whether to carry animals in aircraft cabins, but their policies haven’t yet changed.

Matt Lennon |

Is this how flying could look in the not-too-distant future?

An international aircraft design award is pulling back the curtain on sky-high tech trends.

Chris Ashton |

Air Vanuatu to resume flights from Australia in July

The return is perfectly-timed, coinciding with the country’s reopening of international travellers.

Chris Ashton |

Etihad says leisure flyers are filling business class

Around 90% of Etihad’s business class bookings are from travellers making leisure trips.

David Flynn |

Air Canada unveils exclusive Porsche chauffeur service

The airline is skipping the red carpet and rolling out a fleet of luxury cars for business class guests.

Chris Ashton |

The biggest changes in Qantas’ new A380 business clas

A far better business class experience awaits travellers on these upgraded superjumbos.

David Flynn |

Russia’s S7 Airlines suspended from Oneworld

The global airline alliance says it’s a mutual decision, citing restrictions on international flights.

David Flynn |

Fiji Airways’ new business menu signals fresh direction

Tiger prawn cutlets and kava ice cream are two standouts on a menu built around uniquely Pacific flavours.

Chris Ashton |

US airlines end compulsory mask-wearing mandates

Passengers can once again breathe easy on domestic and some international flights.

Bloomberg News |

Australia axes Covid test requirements for all arrivals

Returning citizens and arriving visitors will no longer need to perform any test to enter Australia.

Matt Lennon |