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First look: Hong Kong airport’s new Kyra Lounge

What was once Cathay's The Cabin is now “an exclusive lounge destination” named Kyra.

David Flynn |

Thai Airways plans new 787 business class

Expect a private suite-like treatment in the new Dreamliners.

David Flynn |

Riyadh Air CEO promises ‘Mercedes Maybach’ business class

Get ready for a new battle for the world’s best business class…

David Flynn |

International Qantas flights get fast, free WiFi

The international fleet is getting an early upgrade for worldwide Internet coverage.

Staff Writers |

Qantas ‘ghost flights’: how to claim your compensation

Passengers who booked the already-cancelled flights will receive payments from $225 to $450.

David Flynn |

Fiji Airways adopts AAdvantage as its loyalty scheme

It’s another step on the path to Oneworld membership.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific returns to Cairns

The Hong Kong-based carrier is ending a near five year absence from Tropical North Queensland.

Chris Ashton |

Cathay Pacific boosts flights, adds A350 to Perth

Jetting off to Hong Kong and beyond is now even easier – and a lot more comfortable.

Chris Ashton |

Cathay Pacific adds more Brisbane flights

The Oneworld member ramps up its Sunshine State presence with a new and very welcome daytime flight to Hong Kong.

David Flynn |

Qantas launches Vanuatu flights

New flights from Brisbane and Sydney will fill the gap left by the collapse of Air Vanuatu.

David Flynn |

What to expect from Emirates’ Boeing 777X

The first Emirates 777X jetliner isn’t due until 2026, but the Gulf carrier is locked into luxurious flying.

David Flynn |

Qantas brings ‘group boarding’ to Sydney flights

Qantas is now boarding domestic flights by passenger groups: here’s what you need to know.

David Flynn |

Qantas upgrades regional flights

The airline will phase out its Q200 and Q300 turboprop aircraft.

David Flynn |

China Airlines adds Melbourne-Auckland flights

Fresh competition for that quick hop across the ditch.

David Flynn |

When Virgin Australia business class was a game-changer

We look back to the all-to-brief era of intense competition at the pointy end of Australia’s domestic market.

David Flynn |

LATAM goes four times weekly from Melbourne to Santiago

The ready-to-launch connection brings the Chilean carrier's Australian flights to 14 per week.

Chris Ashton |

Cathay Pacific marks 25 years of Asia Miles

Executive Traveller sits down with Cathay’s loyalty chief to hear about what’s next for the powerhouse Asian rewards currency.

David Flynn |

Air India reveals A320neo business class, premium economy

The Star Alliance member is introducing a three-class cabin on its A320neos.

Chris Ashton |