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Virgin CEO: US, Japan flights unlikely until late 2022
Virgin's international partners could be the key to US, Japan flights for the next few years.
Thai Airways shelves Brisbane, Perth; plans Melbourne return
Thailand’s flag carrier has pulled all Queensland and WA flights from its schedules, and made all Brisbane-based staff redundant.
Virgin Australia firms up Boeing 737 MAX order
Virgin ditches the smaller MAX 8 but says the MAX 10 is the right size for both domestic and short-range overseas flights.
Australia's international travel ban extended to March 2021
Your passport can stay packed away for a little longer...
Emirates A380 premium economy arrives this month
Emirates' keenly-anticipated premium economy seats are finally on the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qantas backs compulsory vaccination for overseas flights
COVID-19 vaccination will be a mandatory travel requirement for Qantas international flights.
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.
Qantas: axing service desks means “more choice” for flyers
Contentious changes will be accompanied by improvements to the overall passenger experience, Qantas maintains.
Rex launches business class battle against Qantas, Virgin
Seats, meals, WiFi and lounges are all part of the Regional Express business class playbook.
How the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble burst
Delays to the world's first two-way 'travel bubble' hint at an unsteady road ahead.
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.
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.
'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.
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.