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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.

David Flynn |

Qantas cancels US, Japan flights to February 2021

This latest wave of cancellations will unlock more refunds for would-be travellers.

David Flynn |

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."

David Flynn |

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.

Chris C. |

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.

David Flynn |

Alaska Airlines will join Oneworld in March 2021

The Seattle-based airline will now have added appeal to Qantas frequent flyers, among others.

David Flynn |

Etihad's Airbus A380 is not coming back anytime soon

The swish superjumbo looks to be out of action until at least late 2021.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

Malaysia Airlines may close if restructure talks fail

The long-struggling Malaysia Airlines faces another challenge as creditors weigh in on a restructuring plan.

Bloomberg News |

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.

David Flynn |

Emirates eager to bring its A380s back to Australia

The palatial superjumbo will return to Australian skies, Emirates maintains, but when is another matter...

David Flynn |

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.

Bloomberg News |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

Bloomberg News |

Etihad Airways pulls the plug on Brisbane

Etihad Airways will no longer fly to Brisbane, the airline has confirmed to Executive Traveller.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |