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Virgin Australia puts flights to Fiji back on sale

Taking off in December, the flights represent Virgin’s return to international skies.

David Flynn |

As overseas flights resume, could Queensland be left behind?

Queenslanders could remain grounded while residents of other states head overseas in December.

David Flynn |

Will ‘e-glass’ dimmable A350 windows spoil your view?

Newly-delivered A350 jets will adopt electrochroamatic windows which go black at the touch of a button.

David Flynn |

Seattle to replace LAX as American Airlines’ Asian gateway

Seattle will see more American Airlines flights to Asia from 2022.

David Flynn |

Airbus’ electric CityBus looks like a Blade Runner prop

The swoop-winged CityBus NextGen would carry up to four passengers up to 80km in an autonomous zero-emission flight.

David Flynn |

This aviation CEO wants Airbus, Boeing to build fewer planes

Could the airline industry’s rush towards post-pandemic recovery trigger a glut of over-supply?

Bloomberg News |

Why is Qantas flying a Boeing 787 from Buenos Aires?

It’ll be a near-10,000 mile marathon clocking in at almost 18 hours in the air.

David Flynn |

Here is Air China’s all-new Airbus A350 business class suite

Air China is the worldwide launch airline for a new high-walled Recaro business class suite.

David Flynn |

Starlux considers Airbus A330neo, A350 for Taipei-Singapore

The Taiwanese challenger stands ready to roll out the big guns as it moves onto one of Asia’s most premium routes.

David Flynn |

Australians among the world's most eager to get flying again

Aussies love to travel, but new research by Inmarsat shows that Australians are among the world's most confident to jet abroad.

Chris C. |

Virgin CEO expects vaccination mandate for domestic flights

Could proof of vaccination be needed to fly between Australia's own states?

David Flynn |

Australia-New Zealand bubble shut until December

There's also a chance that NZ trip for the summer holidays might not be on the cards...

David Flynn |

Qatar’s A321neo to begin flying from the end of 2022

The single-aisle jet will feature a Qsuite-inspired business class seat that converts into a fully flat bed.

David Flynn |

Qantas offers Covid-19 travel insurance for overseas flights

As Australians prepare to jet overseas once again, Qantas passengers can add Covid cover to their flight bookings.

Chris C. |

Virgin extends Velocity frequent flyer status to 2022-23

Enjoy another eight months of your Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum perks.

David Flynn |

United CEO predicts business travel will “return in full”

Zoom is more likely to replace phone calls than business trips, which are vital to building relationships.

David Flynn |

Emirates rolls out its 615-seat superjumbo

Where 14 private first class suites used to be, there's now row upon row upon row of economy seats.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia joins Qantas in compulsory vaccination push

The airline says all staff must be fully vaccinated by March 2022, and it will also government vaccination policy for passengers.

David Flynn |