Airline News Page 65

Australia's international travel ban extended to March 2021

Your passport can stay packed away for a little longer...

David Flynn |

Emirates A380 premium economy arrives this month

Emirates' keenly-anticipated premium economy seats are finally on the way.

David Flynn |

Boeing CEO says he won't rebrand the 737 MAX

There are no plans to drop the 'MAX' brand once the troubled Boeing jet resumes flying.

David Flynn |

BA brings its Boeing 787-9 to Sydney, Singapore

The modern mid-sized Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will help BA revamp its network to suit a smaller market.

David Flynn |

Even with a vaccines, airport testing is here to stay

Efforts to provide gateside Covid-19 tests are finally gaining traction – and no, it’s not too late.

Bloomberg News |

Qantas CEO bullish against new challengers Rex, Virgin 2.0

Qantas expects to retain the lion's share of the domestic market, and says uncertainty over Virgin is working in its favour.

Chris C. |

Qantas backs compulsory vaccination for overseas flights

COVID-19 vaccination will be a mandatory travel requirement for Qantas international flights.

David Flynn |

Qantas: overseas travel at "virtual standstill" to mid-2021

New Zealand may be the only overseas destination open to Australians for the next six months.

David Flynn |

Qantas: axing service desks means “more choice” for flyers

Contentious changes will be accompanied by improvements to the overall passenger experience, Qantas maintains.

David Flynn |

Rex launches business class battle against Qantas, Virgin

Seats, meals, WiFi and lounges are all part of the Regional Express business class playbook.

David Flynn |

How the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble burst

Delays to the world's first two-way 'travel bubble' hint at an unsteady road ahead.

Bloomberg News |

Rex challenges Qantas, VA with $79 Sydney-Melbourne flights

With economy fares starting at $79 and business class from $299, Rex is taking Qantas and Virgin Australia head-on.

Chris C. |

When are Qantas' airport lounges reopening?

As domestic borders come down and travel demand ramps up, here's where you'll find Qantas lounges open and waiting.

Chris C. |

'Airlift of the century' to distribute Covid vaccine

Airlines from Asia to Europe are working frantically behind scenes, but must balance delicate storage requirements with speed.

Bloomberg News |

Qantas Chairman's Lounges to reopen from December 7

The airline’s invitation-only lounges will soon welcome back VIP-tiered travellers at six major airports.

Chris C. |

Cathay Pacific to resume Kuala Lumpur flights

The carve-up of the Cathay Dragon network has begun, with good news for travellers to KL.

David Flynn |

Qantas rescue flights from Frankfurt, Paris, London, India

The latest repatriation flights are part of an ongoing effort to bring home Australians who remain stranded overseas.

David Flynn |

Home quarantine ruled out for Melbourne's overseas flights

Spending 14 days in home isolation, instead of paying for a mandatory hotel stay, is off the cards for now.

David Flynn |