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Virgin Australia axes Sydney-Hong Kong flights

Virgin says Hong Kong's civil unrest and China's coronavirus have made the Sydney-Hong Kong route unviable.

David Flynn |

Changing and cancelling China travel due to coronavirus

Even if you've made non-refundable bookings, you may be able to get your money back on unused flights and hotels: here's how.

Chris C. |

Vantage Solo business class hits the single-aisle suite spot

The Vantage Solo will debut this year with fully-flat beds, direct aisle access and a sliding privacy door.

David Flynn |

LATAM will now leave Oneworld in May 2020

It's adiós to Oneworld with Chilean airline LATAM ready for departure and its next adventure.

Chris C. |

Corporate jets the key to supersonic flying: Sir Tim Clark

Supersonic superjumbos are unlikely any time soon, but smaller, speedier jets could gel with corporates, says the Emirates boss.

Chris C. |

Singapore Airlines, ANA launch joint venture

The beefed-up alliance between Singapore Airlines and Japan's ANA will focus on the Asia-Pacific market.

David Flynn |

Beyond the inflight bar: how about a beauty spa?

When it comes to imaginative thinking, the sky's the limit...

David Flynn |

Delta Air Lines reveals new Airbus A321neo first class seat

Delta Air Lines has an all-new domestic first class (known in most other countries as business class) on the way, tied to the d...

David Flynn |

Boeing 777X takes first flight, but faces headwinds

The maiden flight of the 777X has provided Boeing with a much-needed boost.

Businessweek |

Air France to launch domestic business class next year

The French flag-carrier breaks out the Champagne for business class passengers on domestic and short-range international flights.

David Flynn |

Boeing 777X goes big on overhead bins, bespoke design

With the 777X, Boeing wants to refine and reshape the passenger experience.

David Flynn |

Japan Airlines trims business class cabin in Airbus A350

Some of JAL's domestic Airbus A350s will see fewer business class seats as the airline caters for seasonal demand.

David Flynn |

Qantas wants its smartphone app to help you beat jetlag

Qantas' Project Sunrise research flights could see jetlag-busting features added to the airline's app.

David Flynn |

Qatar Airways to roll out ‘saver’ awards for points bookings

The Oneworld member airline intends to reduce the number of frequent flyer points needed to book off-peak flights.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific brings more Airbus A350s to Sydney

Half of Cathay Pacific's four-daily Sydney-Hong Kong services will soon offer the latest seats, inflight WiFi and a better ride.

Brandon Loo |

Emirates taps data, biometrics in the future of travel

From inflight meals and movies to designing the airport of the future, data and biometrics will play a big role for Emirates.

Chris C. |

Qantas could add Singapore stopover to Perth-London flight

Qantas will divert its QF9 and QF10 flights around Iranian airspace, but the longer route will require some compromises.

David Flynn |

Behind the design and evolution of Emirates' Airbus A380 bar

Emirates' popular inflight bar and lounge area is now a signature of its superjumbo fleet, but back in 2008, it was a real gamble.

Chris C. |