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Airlines see grounds for optimism over long-distance travel
The internationa skies are finally beginning to reopen, with signs that the long-awaited recovery will take off at speed.
Cathay adds Airbus A350 economy seats to new A321neo
The regional aircraft has seats that are quite literally designed for the long haul.
Qantas optimistic of some overseas flights by December
The airline's international network will slowly resume as Australia's vaccination rollout progresses.
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.
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.
When will Qantas international flights resume?
After suspending overseas flying in March 2020, Qantas has been forced to push back several hopeful restarts.
How Australia’s home quarantine trial will work...
The pilot program will be limited to fully-vaccinated travellers arriving from low-risk countries.
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand travel bubble suspended until late September
It’s 2020 all over again as Australia-New Zealand travel is declared off limits.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
International arrivals must now declare Covid vaccination
The new Australia Travel Declaration form shows how post-pandemic travel is taking shape.
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.