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HK government to take $7 billion stake in Cathay Pacific
A government-backed lifeline lands in the lap of Cathay Pacific, but there are strings attached...
Qatar status match delivers for Virgin Australia flyers
Qatar Airways is now bestowing the fruits of its recent status match promo onto Virgin Australia frequent flyers.
Qantas ends repatriation flights to London, Los Angeles
A funding arrangement for the government-underwritten flights expired over the weekend.
UK rolls out mandatory 14-day quarantine for all arrivals
Airlines and others criticise the quarantine as being too late to help, and only sure to harm the struggling industry.
What's it like to fly with SQ during the coronavirus?
As the Star Alliance member begins to bring back more flights, we detail the new Singapore Airlines travel experience.
Govt extends subsidy for Qantas, Virgin Australia, Rex
A core set of domestic and regional routes will continue to be underwritten under a government subsidy.
British Airways threatens to sack all 4,300 of its pilots
It's coronavirus crunch time for the embattled British flag-carrier, which also wants to block UK quarantine plans.
Australia-New Zealand flights set for September start
A business push for trans-Tasman travel from July has met with solid pushback from New Zealand, saying it's two month too early.
Etihad, Emirates increase flights as UAE ends transit ban
Dubai and Abu Dhabi can once again become the 'crossroads of the world' as transfer options open up.
Qantas, Jetstar are ramping up domestic flights
As travel restrictions start to ease across the country, Qantas and Jetstar will increase their domestic and regional flying.
Boeing reveals new flat-bed business class seat design
Boeing's all-new Aspect business class seat goes flat-out for passengers at the pointy end.
USA blocks passenger flights by Chinese airlines
The Trump administration says the measures are in response to China blocking flights by American carriers.
Qatar to delay delivery of new Airbus, Boeing jets
Right-sizing Qatar's fleet will also mean curtailing the arrival of new aircraft, among them Boeing's 777X flagship.
Bain, Cyrus are finalists to buy Virgin Australia
The shortlist just got shorter, with two players in the ring to buy Virgin Australia and bring it back to the skies.
Emirates reinstates chauffeur drive service
Emirates has done a 180 on the decision to suspend its popular business class and first class chauffeur drive service.
SQ ramps up Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide flights
Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide join Sydney on Singapore Airlines' slim schedule.
Emirates: "all bets are off" on new Airbus, Boeing jets
Emirates will revisit all outstanding orders for new jets from Airbus and Boeing.
Australia-Japan business travel could restart this year
Japan joins Singapore and Greece with plans to open a Covid-safe air corridor to Australia and selected other countries.