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Coronavirus cash crunch hits airlines, consumers

In a world where flight cancellations stretch ahead for months rather than a day, consumers are pushing for refunds over vouchers.

Businessweek |

Apple's 5G iPhone 12 on track for late 2020 launch

COVID-19 won't stop the next-generation iPhone from making an expected September 2020 debut.

Businessweek |

Qantas, Virgin mount international repatriation flights

Routes to four popular international destinations will temporarily re-open to help bring stranded Australians home.

David Flynn |

Coronavirus: Qantas switches off WiFi, movies, TV shows

Qantas WiFi and entertainment axed in the latest cost-cutting measure aimed to help the airline wait out the coronavirus.

David Flynn |

KLM to fly Sydney-Amsterdam for stranded Dutch travellers

The Dutch airline returns to Australia for the first time in 20 years as the Netherlands Gov't works to get its citizens home.

Chris C. |

Qantas, Virgin Australia cut inflight meals and drinks

If you're among the few who are still flying, you'd better make BYO your new meal strategy.

David Flynn |

BA suspends flights to Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong

British Airways halts flights to key Asia-Pacific destinations in early April, and more routes may follow.

David Flynn |

Qantas axes free Chauffeur Drive service

When Qantas flights to London return, there won't be a chauffeur to whisk you to or from the airport.

David Flynn |

Qantas, Airnorth end frequent flyer partnership

From May 2020, you won't be able to earn or spend Qantas Points on flights with Darwin-based Airnorth.

Chris C. |

BA passengers on cancelled flights can rebook on Qatar

If your BA flight back to London has been cancelled, request a rebooking onto Qatar Airways.

David Flynn |

Qantas rescue flights planned for stranded Aussies

The Red Roo is likely to return to international skies to help bring Australians back home.

David Flynn |

Melbourne Airport now offers free parking

Park for a day, a week or to the end of June, and it won't cost you a red cent.

David Flynn |

Royal Air Maroc is now officially part of Oneworld

Oneworld's newest member opens up routes to Africa and the Middle East. Here's what it means for Qantas Frequent Flyers.

Brandon Loo |

Qantas extends Qantas Club membership, lounge passes

Coronavirus clipped your wings? Qantas is adding six months to Qantas Club membership and lounge passes.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia seeks $1.4 billion Government bailout

Virgin has pitched a $1.4bn loan as part of a broader $5bn aviation industry rescue package.

David Flynn |

BA shifts all Heathrow flights to Terminal 5

A drop in demand sees British Airways consolidate all of it London flights at Heathrow Terminal 5.

David Flynn |

Project Sunrise: Qantas pilots agree to ultra-long flights

Qantas pilots are on board, even if the Airbus A350 aircraft order has been delayed.

David Flynn |

End of the line for the Qantas Boeing 747?

It could be a case of "Boeing, Boeing, gone" as Qantas grounds the 'Queen of the Skies' as part of its international shut-down.

David Flynn |