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Starlux could delay launch of US flights to 2023
It might be 2023 before Starlux's Airbus A350s begin their trans-Pacific treks between Taipei and the US.
Could South Africa Airways fly again?
South Africa's government is digging deep to create a rescue fund for its stricken flag carrier.
UK confirms plans for ‘vaccine passport’ to boost travel
An increasing number of countries are embracing so-called ‘vaccine passports’ as international travel resumes.
‘Travel bubble’ flight review: Qantas, Sydney-Auckland
What’s it like to fly from Australia to New Zealand in the era of the travel bubble?
Best economy seats on the Qantas Boeing 737
Not all economy class seats are created equally, so get 'seat savvy' ahead of your next flight.
Supersonic dreams: Qantas almost flew the Concorde
Some 60 years ago, the Flying Kangaroo was eager to get hopping faster than the speed of sound.
Hong Kong flags travel bubble with Australia
The Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble will serve as a model for a similar arrangement with Australia.
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble set to start May 26
It's the second attempt to start quarantine-free travel between Asia's twin business and financial hubs.
Etihad ditches Boeing 777-300ER, grounds A380 "indefinitely"
Etihad's future now lies with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350.
John Sharp, Alan Joyce trade barbs over Rex vs Qantas
It's a war of words as two of Australia's top airline chiefs trade tirades, and cite Monty Python along the way.
Qantas has big plans for those small seatback screens
Expect new movies and TV series to enjoy on those relatively long east-west and trans-Tasman flights.
How to get a gold status match with Qantas, Air New Zealand
Go for Gold – a full year of Gold, in fact – courtesy of these latest status match promotions.
Qantas eyes Boeing 787 for New Zealand flights
The new flagship might bring selected Auckland routes under its wing.
Here is Rex’s new Canberra Airport lounge
Canberra's former international departures lounge will host all Rex passengers for the next three months.
Virgin Australia adds ten Boeing 737s
The bulked-up fleet will put Virgin in a better position to compete against Qantas and also resume flights to New Zealand.
Qantas CEO: "We think we will reactivate all of the A380s"
The sun hasn't set on those red-tailed superjumbos, but their return now looks like a 2024 proposition...
‘No jab, no fly’ for Hong Kong – Singapore travel bubble
Hong Kong wants only vaccinated travellers for the long-awaited Singapore bubble.
ANA sees rise in wealthy Japanese flying private jets
Private jets are proving an increasingly popular way to avoid crowds in the pandemic travel era.