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Cathay to screen passengers with pre-flight health checks

As Cathay Pacific begins to rebuild its international flight schedule, it's also adding extra health precautions.

David Flynn |

What to expect when flying domestically during COVID-19

If you need to catch a flight within Australia in the coming months and maybe into next year, here's the new shape of travel.

Brandon Loo |

Etihad: Airbus A380s to return, Airbus A350s to follow

The superjumbo will fly again, Etihad promises, and it'll be joined by the new Airbus A350-1000.

David Flynn |

Could Australia-New Zealand flights take off in July?

The blueprint for a trans-Tasman 'travel bubble' is expected to be ready by June, says NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

David Flynn |

Virgin cancels all overseas flights, bookings to August 9

The good news: Virgin will continue flying its pared-back domestic network until at least the middle of July.

David Flynn |

Qantas Boeing 787s headed for Johannesburg, Tokyo

The jumbo jet looks set to bow out of the Qantas' fleet with little fanfare.

David Flynn |

Take a look inside a Boeing 747-8 private jet

Take a look inside one of the world's largest private aircraft – the bespoke Boeing Business Jet 747-8i.

Brandon Loo |

LATAM files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The Chilean carrier seeks court protection from its creditors after the coronavirus shut down 95% of its flights.

Bloomberg News |

Hong Kong, Singapore lift airport bans on transit passengers

Two of Asia's most significant airport hubs will reopen to transit passengers from the beginning of June.

David Flynn |

How the Airbus A350 can embrace first class

If the future of flying belongs to aircraft like the Airbus A350, what does that mean for the future of first class?

David Flynn |

Germany gives Lufthansa $15 billion bailout

The German government will take a stake in Lufthansa and push the airline to fly more fuel-efficient planes.

Bloomberg News |

Emirates to keep most Airbus A380s, says Sir Tim Clark

The A380 will be Emirates' flagship for years to come says the airline's president, although many will also be grounded for years.

David Flynn |

Bain says Virgin Australia needs to regain "Virgin Blue" fun

Boston-based Bain Capital is pushing ahead with a "second-round proposal" to take control of Virgin Australia.

David Flynn |

Etihad may axe Airbus A380s, cancel A350 order

The trend towards downsizing continues, with Etihad embarking on a fleet review that could see the superjumbo gone for good.

David Flynn |

Qantas still cool on flights from Perth to Paris, Frankfurt

The prospect of direct flights from Perth to Paris, Frankfurt and Johannesburg remains in limbo.

David Flynn |

Coronavirus impact: Emirates cuts first class service

Covid-19 takes a little lustre off flying in Emirates' first class and business class.

David Flynn |

Singapore to allow transit passengers from June 2

The Singapore stopover is coming back, but you can forget about lounges and duty-free shopping...

David Flynn |

Air France to scrap its entire Airbus A380 fleet

Air France bids "Adieu!" to all nine of its Airbus A380s, becoming the latest airline declaring an early superjumbo send-off.

David Flynn |