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Swiss locks in new A350 first, business class layout
From 2025 travellers can look forward to fully private first class plus spacious doored ‘business plus’ suites.
United readies new Airbus A321XLR Polaris business class
Single-aisle suites will spearhead United’s renewed assault on the trans-Atlantic market.
What’s next for Qantas in the post-Alan Joyce era?
The new Qantas CEO will be keen to win back the hearts, wallets and confidence of travellers.
Airbus A321LR business class concept is a corner couch
The business class ‘Settee Corner’ aims to deliver at-home couch comfort at 30,000 feet.
All business class: how OzJet challenged Qantas, and lost
How an upstart airline with all-business-class Boeing 737s challenged Qantas on the lucrative Sydney-Melbourne route.
LATAM resumes non-stop Melbourne to Santiago flights
The freshly-rebounded connection brings the Chilean carrier's Australian flights to 10 per week.
United challenges Qantas for Sydney, Melbourne Brisbane
More flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston will benefit Virgin while testing the loyalty of Qantas’ passengers.
This new airline has no economy seats, overhead luggage bins
With just 30 business class seats from tip to tail, the Bermuda-based startup offers more of a ‘private jet’ experience.
Air New Zealand switches on live sports TV
The Sport 24 channel will be streamed to each seat’s video screen on Boeing 777 and 787 flights.
Last day to claim your free Qantas points, status credits
Qantas is gifting frequent flyers as many as 5,000 Qantas points or 75 status credits.
How to claim a refund on your Qantas Covid travel credit
Haven’t already cashed in your Covid travel credit? Time is running out, so here’s what you need to do.
Qatar Airways will keep its A380s flying for years to come
The superjumbo will be put out to pasture again, but not in a hurry…
Qantas to retire A380 from 2032, replace with A350
The red-tailed superjumbos will fly into the sunset in the early 2030s...
Qantas to replace A330s with Airbus A350s, Boeing 787s
Get ready to see domestic Dreamliners on Australia’s east-west route.
New Zealand swaps arrival cards for online form, app
All travellers can now complete their New Zealand Traveller Declaration online.
Malaysia Airlines boosts Sydney, Melbourne flights
The Oneworld member’s schedule is soaring once more, and the A350 is also winging its way back.
MIAT Mongolian Airlines looks to join Oneworld
Oneworld frequent flyers could soon enjoy status benefits on Mongolia’s national carrier.
Virgin Australia Velocity Gold Frequent Flyer guide
As you move up the Velocity ladder, Gold status unlocks really useful benefits to make your next trip more comfortable.