Airline News Page 59

An Australia-New Zealand travel bubble by May?

A start date for the long-awaited bubble across the Tasman will be announced in two weeks.

David Flynn |

Virgin to launch new business class menu on March 25

"Finally!" sounds a chorus of business travellers and premium-cabin flyers.

David Flynn |

Rex extends regional routes with government support

Regional Express will delay dropping five domestic routes as the Australian Government extends an industry support package.

Chris C. |

Air New Zealand eyes Hobart-Auckland flights

When New Zealand gets on board with a trans-Tasman 'travel bubble', AirNZ will launch direct flights to Tasmania.

Chris C. |

Big birds are back as Qantas plays its A330 advantage

As domestic demand rebuilds, the twin-aisle jets will put more seats in the sky.

David Flynn |

Quarantine-free Australia, NZ travel "not far off"

Positive signs that the long-awaited travel bubble could open as soon as April.

Bloomberg News |

BA could sell its Heathrow HQ in 'hybrid work' push

Opened in 1998 at a cost of £200m, Waterside could prove too big for BA in post-COVID era.

Bloomberg News |

Qantas Club membership extended by three months

Enjoy three more months of lounging around before your Qantas flight.

David Flynn |

SQ sells off first class amenity kits, PJs, dinnerware

Bring home a little first class luxury while you wait for international travel to resume.

David Flynn |

Airbus, Boeing battle for multi-billion dollar Qantas order

As Qantas’ current Boeing 737s approach retirement age, the airline will soon select their replacement.

Chris C. |

Australia, Singapore aim for travel bubble by July

The two-way bubble would allow travel without quarantine and involve "mutual recognition of vaccination certificates."

Bloomberg News |

Rex looks to add more jets, more destinations

The country airline has its eye on two more Boeing jets plus new routes.

David Flynn |

BA considers big jets for short European jaunts

The Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 could take on routes usually flown by much smaller jets.

Bloomberg News |

Etihad CEO doubts his Airbus A380s will ever return

We'll probably never see Etihad's opulent Residence or spacious first class Apartment suites again.

David Flynn |

Etihad pushes back Airbus A350s to 2023

The Boeing 787 steps up as Etihad's jet of choice as it rides out the pandemic to become a mid-sized airline.

David Flynn |

Virgin's business class relaunch: what's next?

What remains on the to-do and to-announce list for Virgin's business class reboot?

David Flynn |

Digital vaccination passports could be the future of travel

More airlines are trialling smartphone apps which verify vaccination and test results before you fly.

David Flynn |

Govt to subsidise half-price Qantas, Virgin holiday flights

Ready for a long-overdue getaway? Book a flight and pack your bags to see more of Australia.

David Flynn |