Coronavirus

Qantas has just made its last Airbus A380 flight until 2023

All twelve Qantas superjumbos have been stood down "for at least three years," says airline CEO A...

Melbourne's international flight ban extended to November

Australia's second-largest international gateway has been shuttered since July.

Thai Airways opens flight simulators to the public

The latest way for cash-strapped airlines to survive: sell sessions in an Airbus A380 or Boeing 7...

United to offer $250 coronavirus tests on Hawaii flights

Pre-flight screening services suggest a new pathway for restarting travel and tourism.

Delta pushes back on purchase of over 40 new Airbus jets

The US airline also plans to raise $750 million from a sale-leaseback deal on nine Airbus A321, A...

Singapore to trial 'business travel pass' for executives

Senior executives "with regional or international responsibilities" would be eligible for the spe...

Lufthansa to start pre-flight "rapid COVID testing"

New antigen tests could initially be offered to Lufthansa's first class and business class passen...

Airlines call for mandatory COVID tests before all flights

New rapid-testing would eliminate the need for quarantine, says airline industry body IATA.

How to get a COVID-19 test for international travel

With some airlines and countries requiring a 'negative' coronavirus test before travel, here's ho...

Australia-NZ travel off the cards until March 2021

Don't expect travel between Australia and New Zealand in 2020, suggests AirNZ CEO Greg Foran.

Qantas ready to bring stranded Australians home

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says international flights could recommence under a government subsidy.

Qantas considers more Boeing 787 sightseeing flights

With Qantas' 'Great Southern Land' joyflight selling out in ten minutes, more scenic trips could ...

Lufthansa may speed Airbus A350 deliveries

As Lufthansa looks to axe the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 it could accelerate delivery of new A350...

Qantas to launch seven-hour scenic 'flight to nowhere'

The epic Boeing 787 'Great Southern Land' flight will take in the sights over NSW, Queensland and...

'Coughing dummies' help Boeing track viruses on planes

Extensive testing on airborne cabin particles flow will provide insights for post-pandemic travel.

Australian Gov't moves to boost international passenger caps

The Deputy Prime Minister is asking the states and territories to welcome home an extra 2,000 Aus...

Airlines call for revised limits on inbound travellers

With over 20,000 Australians still stranded overseas, airlines are pushing for looser limits on i...

Qantas Club members get another six-month extension

The life of your little-used Qantas Club membership card will now span through to at least March ...