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Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand launch fresh alliance

Velocity points, status credits and lounge access are back on the table for AU-NZ flights.

David Flynn |

Juneyao Air to fly from Shanghai to Sydney, Melbourne

Fresh competition from China’s largest privately-owned airline.

David Flynn |

Hong Kong Airlines returns to the Gold Coast

There’ll be four direct flights a week, and they’re on sale right now...

David Flynn |

ANA switches on free WiFi in business class

Business class travellers are first in line for complimentary Internet access.

David Flynn |

China Eastern restarts direct Perth-Shanghai flights

The seasonal flights are built around Chinese New Year celebrations.

David Flynn |

ANA locks in seasonal return of Perth-Tokyo flights

Direct flights to Tokyo are back on the map, and you can book them with Virgin Australia Velocity Points.

Staff Writers |

Qantas jets back to Rome in 2025

The popular seasonal route returns for next year’s European summer.

Chris Ashton |

Etihad A321LR: flatbed ‘business plus’ or first class?

High flyers in Row 1 can expect even more from their Etihad A321LR experience.

David Flynn |

Faster flights between Australia and Singapore

That delectable dish of satay or chilli crab could be a little bit closer…

David Flynn |

Qantas CEO keen to restart Perth-Auckland flights

The direct flights would offer travellers easy connections to Qantas’ non-stop flights to New York, London and Europe.

David Flynn |

Qantas adds more New York flights

Just one sleep, and you’re in the city that never sleeps…

David Flynn |

Review: Qantas A380 premium economy

What can passengers expect from this value-oriented ‘in between’ cabin?

Staff Writers |

Qatar Airways to serve caviar in business class

Taking the world’s best business class experience to a whole new level…

David Flynn |

First impressions: Emirates new 777 business class

The dated 2-3-2 layout with its dreaded middle seat makes way for a modern superjumbo-inspired business class.

David Flynn |

Virgin ramps up regional flying with Embraer E190 E-Jets

The modern E-Jets will take up regional flying across WA.

David Flynn |

It’s time we axed Australia’s incoming passenger card

Where is the digital version of the Australian orange arrivals card?

David Flynn |

Massive change to security procedures at Sydney Airport

Sweeping changes will bring Sydney into line with other airports.

David Flynn |

Fiji Airways launches new flights to Dallas

It’s the third mainland US route for Fiji Airways, alongside Los Angeles and San Francisco.

David Flynn |