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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.
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.
Qantas, Virgin mount international repatriation flights
Routes to four popular international destinations will temporarily re-open to help bring stranded Australians home.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qantas rescue flights planned for stranded Aussies
The Red Roo is likely to return to international skies to help bring Australians back home.
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.
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.
Qantas extends Qantas Club membership, lounge passes
Coronavirus clipped your wings? Qantas is adding six months to Qantas Club membership and lounge passes.
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.
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.
Project Sunrise: Qantas pilots agree to ultra-long flights
Qantas pilots are on board, even if the Airbus A350 aircraft order has been delayed.
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.