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Etihad restarts Sydney-London flights

Settle into your seat for a marathon 24 hour trek, because you won't be stepping off the plane – even briefly – at Abu Dhabi.

David Flynn |

How bubbles and corridors will reshape airline routes

International travel will return in COVID-safe chunks rather than an all-in approach.

Angus Whitley |

Mask up, don't mingle: Qantas reveals new guidelines

Qantas' Fly Well program encompasses a range of health measures on the ground and in the air.

David Flynn |

Thai Airways headed for bankruptcy court, restructure

The loss-making airline is expected to embark on a sweeping restructure which will also streamline its fleet.

David Flynn |

Delta set for Airbus A350s on Sydney-Los Angeles flights

With Delta's Boeing 777s all heading for retirement, the airline's flights to Australia are in for an upgrade.

Chris C. |

Need a post-coronavirus holiday? Take a whisky trip!

Hikes, sailing, and distillery tours on the magical Hebridean isle of Islay is the taste of freedom.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

Richard Branson's $1bn rescue package for Virgin empire

Selling down his stake in Virgin Galactic could be the path to a space-age rescue for other members of the Virgin family.

David Flynn |

Revealed: the best bars in Asia

From New Delhi to Tokyo, here’s where to have a drink in style once you start travelling again.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

Virgin Australia's shareholders, creditors brace for impact

Virgin Australia's administrator also says that the shortlist for take-over bids is now down to eight serious players.

David Flynn |

Star Alliance CEO: the role of airline alliances in 2020

With most flights curtailed and some airlines grounded, Executive Traveller chats with Star's CEO Jeffrey Goh about its future.

Chris C. |

Queensland Govt to bid for Virgin Australia

It's called 'Project Maroon', and it could see the Queensland Government become a major stake-holder in Virgin Mk II.

David Flynn |

Qatar Airways: free flights for Aussie healthcare workers

Doctors, nurses and more can put their hand up for a pair of free return flights to any destination in Qatar's worldwide network.

Chris C. |

Virgin Mk II to keep flying to Los Angeles, Japan?

One plan for the new Virgin Australia looks pretty much the same as the 'old' Virgin Australia...

David Flynn |

Emirates delays premium economy launch

High hopes for Emirates' all-new premium economy seat have been dashed by the coronavirus.

David Flynn |

Virgin administrators: no refunds, just 'conditional' credit

Passengers with cancelled Virgin Australia flight bookings will now be offered a new type of restricted travel voucher.

Chris C. |

Qatar cuts fleet by 25%, full recovery unlikely until 2023

The Gulf carrier trims its sails ahead of a long and unsteady recovery for international travel.

David Flynn |

Indigo to take Virgin Australia back to low-cost roots?

Low-cost Indian juggernaut IndiGo is running the numbers on a Virgin Australia take-over.

David Flynn |

Rex to challenge Qantas, Virgin on capital city routes

A $200m warchest and a fleet of Airbus or Boeing jets would see Rex become Australia's new challenger airline.

David Flynn |