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Qantas to auction A380 business class seats for points

Get ready for a bidding frenzy on Boeing 787 flight sim sessions, luxury New Zealand getaways and more.

David Flynn |

Qantas to launch Travel Pass app for international flights

International Qantas and Jetstar flights will adopt the Travel Pass for proof of vaccination and Covid test results.

David Flynn |

When will Qantas international flights resume?

After suspending overseas flying in March 2020, Qantas has been forced to push back several hopeful restarts.

David Flynn |

How Australia’s home quarantine trial will work...

The pilot program will be limited to fully-vaccinated travellers arriving from low-risk countries.

David Flynn |

British Airways CEO says its A380s will return

The superjumbo "is in our plans for the future rebuild of the airline", says BA chief Sean Doyle.

David Flynn |

Singapore eyes quarantine-free travel from September

The country's leaders expect travel to resume inside of two months, once the nation has 80% of its population vaccinated.

Bloomberg News |

Vistara pushes back Boeing 787, Airbus A320neo deliveries

Singapore Airlines’ Indian joint venture confirms delivery delays for both its single-aisle and twin-aisle jet programs.

Bloomberg News |

New Zealand travel bubble suspended until late September

It’s 2020 all over again as Australia-New Zealand travel is declared off limits.

David Flynn |

Delta surge pops Asia’s travel bubbles

Air travel corridors have largely been a letdown as nations constantly change rules and close borders to contain outbreaks.

Bloomberg News |

Australian ‘vaccination passport’ coming to Apple Wallet

The smartphone app will store COVID-19 test results and vaccination records as Australia gears up to reopen its borders.

David Flynn |

Qatar CEO wants to add more members to Oneworld

"Under my leadership, we don't accept anything other than being number one" says the newly-minted Oneworld chair.

David Flynn |

Cathay aims to redefine IFE with 4K screens, Bluetooth

With HD screens and movies, plus audio beamed to your high-end headphones, the only thing not supplied is popcorn...

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A321neo is ready to take wing

The advanced A321neo and its new regional business class seat will debut on August 4 to Shanghai.

David Flynn |

International arrivals must now declare Covid vaccination

The new Australia Travel Declaration form shows how post-pandemic travel is taking shape.

David Flynn |

Australia eyes year-end travel bubble with Singapore

The much-delayed travel bubble is another casualty of low vaccination rates and the spread of the COVID Delta variant.

Bloomberg News |

KLM eyes European fleet refresh with new jets from Airbus,

Up to 160 Airbus A320neo or Boeing 737 Max jets would represent the biggest-ever aircraft order for Air France-KLM.

Bloomberg News |

Virgin Australia ponders the future of The Club

What do members of Virgin Australia's invitation-only The Club want from the VIP loyalty program?

David Flynn |

The complete guide to Qantas Boeing 737 business class

From airport lounge access and a comfortable ride to your destination, here's your guide to Qantas' Boeing 737 business class.

Staff Writers |