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AirNZ’s new 777 first class suite looks familiar...

This Boeing 777 is crowded by six spacious first class suites, along with vastly better business class seats…

David Flynn |

Qantas axes China Eastern partnership

The long-running alliance has been dropped as Qantas restarts its own flights to Shanghai.

David Flynn |

Flight delayed? Follow these five simple tips

Delayed domestic or international flight? Here’s how to handle it – and maybe even receive compensation.

Staff Writers |

Why some ‘window seats’ don’t have a window

Not every window seat is actually next to a window, so here are the seats to avoid…

David Flynn |

Bamboo Airways axes Australian flights

The Vietnamese carrier will no longer fly to Sydney or Melbourne as it enters ‘shrink to survive’ mode.

Staff Writers |

Qatar Airways locks in Adelaide Boeing 777 switch

The Gulf carrier is boosting capacity via its existing non-stop Adelaide flight.

Chris Ashton |

Air New Zealand scraps Works Deluxe seats

The Euro-business style fares with ‘no neighbour’ seating come to an end.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines brings Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Adelaide

The Star Alliance member is also adding an extra four flights a week from December to January.

Chris Ashton |

Revealed: Airbus A380 first class concepts

These early Airbus concepts hinted at the shape of superjumbo suites to come.

David Flynn |

Cathay’s new 777 ‘Halo’ first class suites to launch in 2025

The airline promises ‘world-leading’ first class suites for the long-range 777-9 fleet.

David Flynn |

Qantas ‘Neighbour Free’ seating goes international

Want more space on your next economy flight? Now you can pay to keep the seat next to you empty.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines first class: seats, lounges and more

Luxurious and indulgent; Singapore Airlines first class is an experience you’ll discuss long after the flight ends.

Staff Writers |

Qatar Airways moves to free fast WiFi with Starlink

The Gulf carrier promises fast free one-click connection using the innovative Starlink micro-satellite network.

David Flynn |

Review: Qantas vs Virgin business class, SYD-MEL

Here’s how the short-hop business class experience compares between the country’s largest carriers.

Staff Writers |

Qantas boosts premium economy to Singapore, Bangkok

There’s a decidedly different premium economy seat coming to two of Qantas’ key Asian routes.

David Flynn |

Leading airlines reveal what’s new and next in first class

Business class continues to get better, but first class isn’t quite done for yet: here is what’s waiting in the wings...

David Flynn |

Malaysia Airlines reopens in-town check-in at Kuala Lumpur

Travellers can once again drop off their checked luggage at KL Sentral station before catching the airport express train.

David Flynn |

Seven expert tips for getting into the inflight work zone

Business travel typically means working at 30,000 feet: here are some strategies to stay productive but still enjoy your flight.

David Flynn |