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Delta pushes back on purchase of over 40 new Airbus jets
The US airline also plans to raise $750 million from a sale-leaseback deal on nine Airbus A321, A330neo and A350 planes.
Singapore to trial 'business travel pass' for executives
Senior executives "with regional or international responsibilities" would be eligible for the special pass.
Lufthansa to start pre-flight "rapid COVID testing"
New antigen tests could initially be offered to Lufthansa's first class and business class passengers.
Airlines call for mandatory COVID tests before all flights
New rapid-testing would eliminate the need for quarantine, says airline industry body IATA.
How to get a COVID-19 test for international travel
With some airlines and countries requiring a 'negative' coronavirus test before travel, here's how to get your test certificate.
Sliding doors: the new trend in business class
Privacy doors turn a business class seat into a private suite, but is this really an open and shut case for the passenger?
Qantas to auction off Boeing 747 memorabilia
Fancy a Boeing 747 business class drinks cart as your own personal bar?
BA's new Boeing 777 first class suite to have doors
Now that BA's business class includes sliding doors, first class is about to catch up.
Australia-NZ travel off the cards until March 2021
Don't expect travel between Australia and New Zealand in 2020, suggests AirNZ CEO Greg Foran.
Qantas ready to bring stranded Australians home
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says international flights could recommence under a government subsidy.
Former PM’s private info exposed after snapping baggage tag
Tony Abbott learns how a single Instagram post of a boarding pass or baggage tag can reveal plenty of private information.
Qantas considers more Boeing 787 sightseeing flights
With Qantas' 'Great Southern Land' joyflight selling out in ten minutes, more scenic trips could follow.
AMEX plans Centurion Lounge re-openings; new lounge in NYC
Like JFK, New York's LaGuardia Airport will gain a new Centurion Lounge, as AMEX also prepares to welcome travellers back.
Lufthansa may speed Airbus A350 deliveries
As Lufthansa looks to axe the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 it could accelerate delivery of new A350s with its latest business class.
Qantas to launch seven-hour scenic 'flight to nowhere'
The epic Boeing 787 'Great Southern Land' flight will take in the sights over NSW, Queensland and the NT.
'Coughing dummies' help Boeing track viruses on planes
Extensive testing on airborne cabin particles flow will provide insights for post-pandemic travel.
Australian Gov't moves to boost international passenger caps
The Deputy Prime Minister is asking the states and territories to welcome home an extra 2,000 Australians each week.
Virgin Australia, Alliance Airlines drop Bundaberg flights
Queensland bids farewell to competition on the Brisbane-Bundaberg route, set to become a QantasLink monopoly from late September.