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Qantas launches Darwin-Singapore flights
Qantas is reconnecting the Top End with Singapore for the first time since 2006.
Thai Airways adds second daily Sydney-Bangkok flight
The new A350 service is well-timed for connections across Europe and Japan.
Qantas to upgrade A330 economy seats
The twin-aisle workhorses are in line for a refresh which will improve things down the back of the (Air)bus.
Emirates to launch new 777 business class this year
The Gulf airline has a new Boeing 777 business class seats on the way, while also ramping up its premium economy roll-out.
Reminder: Virgin ‘future flight credits’ expire next week
The deadline is looming for using credits from many cancelled Virgin Australia flights.
Qantas LAX schedule change to impact thousands of flyers
The airline is shifting from morning to late-afternoon departures for some superjumbo flights.
Turkish Airlines explores partnership with Rex
TK is putting together the pieces for its entry into Australia skies.
Qantas uncorks Penfolds Grange at its first class lounges
High flyers can enjoy this iconic Australian vintage during the Christmas holidays.
Review: Emirates A380 Sydney-Christchurch
The superjumbo is once again the best way to travel across the pond. First class for just three hours..? Well, why not!
Why Rex has ‘Euro-business class’ on its latest 737
Business class flyers will find themselves in an economy seat at the front of the plane.
Melbourne welcomes non-stop Air India flights to Mumbai
The fresh connection means travellers will no longer need to transit via New Delhi.
Finnair backtracks on cuts to luggage allowance
The Oneworld member reverses course on its controversial baggage restrictions.
Air New Zealand brings back Wamos Air on Auckland-Perth
It’ll be a case of deja vu for some passengers jetting across the Tasman in the new year.
Dec 31 deadline approaches for Qantas Covid credit bookings
While you can also request a full refund, Qantas is offering double points for bookings made with ‘Covid credit’.
How airlines are spreading Christmas cheer this year
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at 40,000 feet.
Get ready for JAL’s amazing new A350 first, business class
Suites with sliding doors, built-in speakers and the choice of a single or double bed will soon take flight.
The A380 almost had a split-level first class ‘loft’ suite
Etihad’s A380 The Residence suite almost embraced an ‘upstairs, downstairs’ approach.
Air New Zealand to fly battery-powered electric plane
It’s the first step towards low-emissions commercial flights, says AirNZ.