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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.
Coronavirus impact: Emirates cuts first class service
Covid-19 takes a little lustre off flying in Emirates' first class and business class.
Singapore to allow transit passengers from June 2
The Singapore stopover is coming back, but you can forget about lounges and duty-free shopping...
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.
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.
How bubbles and corridors will reshape airline routes
International travel will return in COVID-safe chunks rather than an all-in approach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Emirates delays premium economy launch
High hopes for Emirates' all-new premium economy seat have been dashed by the coronavirus.