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Qantas adds new flights to Coffs Harbour, Ballina Byron Bay

As Easter holidays beckon, Qantas is unlocking a trio of fresh routes to the NSW north coast.

David Flynn |

In time for holidays, Virgin adds new 'beach escape' routes

Swap the 9-to-5 for some sun, surf and sand as Virgin shifts its seasonal focus to favour a slew of getaway destinations.

David Flynn |

Virgin's new Adelaide lounge opens February 23

The new lounge will showcase a fresh, more casual look that'll eventually be applied to all domestic lounges.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific to suspend most Australian flights

Tough new quarantine rules for airline crew will see Cathay Pacific halt a slew of global routes.

David Flynn |

Emirates won't retire its Airbus A380s until "mid-2030s"

There's plenty of life left in those superjumbos, says Emirates President Sir Tim Clark.

David Flynn |

Emirates doesn't expect first Boeing 777X until Q1 2024

Another delay for Boeing's next-generation 777 jetliner...

David Flynn |

Sydney-Melbourne airfare war for Qantas, Virgin, Rex

There's a dogfight in the skies above Sydney and Melbourne...

David Flynn |

Rex offers $49 Sydney-Melbourne fares

The aggressive sale shows things are heating up in Rex's battle against Qantas and Virgin.

David Flynn |

"Vaccination or quarantine" for all visitors to Australia

Get the jab or pay for a compulsory 14-day hotel quarantine stay...

David Flynn |

Qantas unlocks unlimited flight changes to January 2022

Travellers booking domestic and trans-Tasman flights can now change their plans as many times as they need to.

Chris C. |

Qantas adopts Embraer E190 for selected regional routes

The nimble Ejets will slot in between the Boeing 717 and Boeing 737 on regional services.

David Flynn |

IATA: air travel's 2021 rebound threatened by virus flares

The resurgent virus threatens a fragile recovery, especially in the Asian aviation market.

Bloomberg News |

Emirates could swap a third of Boeing 777X orders to the 787

The mid-sized fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner could prove a good fit for the post-pandemic era.

Bloomberg News |

Qantas eyes 2024 restart for Project Sunrise

Is there a new dawn on the horizon for Project Sunrise?

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines starts Boeing 737 flights

Boeing's nimble and popular workhorse joins the Singapore Airlines fleet.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia pushes back New Zealand flights to June

Virgin will remain a domestic-only airline until at least the middle of this year.

David Flynn |

Boeing could lose a third of 777X orders on latest delay

With the 777-9's debut now pushed back to 2023, many airlines are now in a position to walk away from their orders.

Bloomberg News |

First look: JetBlue's new Mint business class suites

Privacy doors, direct aisle access, plenty of space for working and relaxing: JetBlue's A321LR business class is a game-changer.

David Flynn |