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Coronavirus: Lufthansa retires Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s
Lufthansa says it will "take years until the worldwide demand for air travel returns to pre-crisis levels."
Emirates, Etihad return to the skies with rescue flights
Limited repatriation flights from Emirates and Etihad represent a small restart for their once-sprawling networks.
Qantas, Virgin Australia clamp down on rewards purchases
With newly-imposed limits being placed on both Qantas' and Velocity's rewards store, you should make each purchase count.
Qantas has plans for a year-long travel shutdown
Qantas plans a long sit-out for the COVID-19 storm, but will be ready to return to the skies as soon as it passes.
Who is exempt from Australia's international travel ban?
While Australia is restricting citizens and permanent residents from overseas travel, there are some notable exceptions.
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.