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Paul Scurrah steps down as Virgin Australia CEO
Former Jetstar CEO Jayne Hrdlicka to take over in early November, but Bain says the airline won't become a low-cost carrier.
Qantas cancels US, Japan flights to February 2021
This latest wave of cancellations will unlock more refunds for would-be travellers.
Emirates chief Tim Clark says Covid is "a glitch"
"The pandemic is a glitch" says the highly-regarded Emirates boss, although things will "get worse before they get better."
A business traveller's guide to Jetstar cabin baggage limits
All Jetstar passengers can bring a cabin bag, but some travellers can pack more than others: here's what you need to know.
SQ adds more dates to sold-out 'A380 restaurant'
The novel 'superjumbo restaurant' concept clearly has wings, with Singapore Airlines adding two more dates for lunch and dinner.
Alaska Airlines will join Oneworld in March 2021
The Seattle-based airline will now have added appeal to Qantas frequent flyers, among others.
Etihad's Airbus A380 is not coming back anytime soon
The swish superjumbo looks to be out of action until at least late 2021.
Travel discussions underway with Singapore, Japan
The latest timeline suggests easier travel to New Zealand by December, with some Asian countries opening up in 2021.
Malaysia Airlines may close if restructure talks fail
The long-struggling Malaysia Airlines faces another challenge as creditors weigh in on a restructuring plan.
Australia's travel ban likely to remain until late 2021
With the exception of travel bubbles to COVID-free countries, overseas trips may be off the agenda until this time next year.
Emirates eager to bring its A380s back to Australia
The palatial superjumbo will return to Australian skies, Emirates maintains, but when is another matter...
End of an era: British Airways retires its last Boeing 747s
Another airline ditches the jumbo in a sad farewell for what was once among the world's largest Boeing 747 fleet.
Singapore Airlines first class meals home delivered for $900
Caviar, Dom Perignon and Wedgwood bone china dinnerware take this far beyond the realm of Uber Eats.
A former Qantas Boeing 767 is now Israel's Air Force One
An old Qantas Boeing 767 gets a new lease of life as the Israeli government's flagship.
Aerion wants to build a Mach 4 supersonic jet
Commercial flying at the speed of sound is closer to a comeback as rivals position themselves for the next era.
Etihad Airways pulls the plug on Brisbane
Etihad Airways will no longer fly to Brisbane, the airline has confirmed to Executive Traveller.
Airbus launches a private jet version of its A220
The pint-sized private jet boasts a continent-hopping 12 hour range with unrivalled comfort along the way.
Rex mulls Boeing 737s business class, premium seating
The regional airline confirms its Boeing 737s will retain the business class seats of former operator Virgin Australia.