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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.
Thai Airways plans new 787 business class
Expect a private suite-like treatment in the new Dreamliners.
Riyadh Air CEO promises ‘Mercedes Maybach’ business class
Get ready for a new battle for the world’s best business class…
International Qantas flights get fast, free WiFi
The international fleet is getting an early upgrade for worldwide Internet coverage.
Qantas ‘ghost flights’: how to claim your compensation
Passengers who booked the already-cancelled flights will receive payments from $225 to $450.
Fiji Airways adopts AAdvantage as its loyalty scheme
It’s another step on the path to Oneworld membership.
Cathay Pacific returns to Cairns
The Hong Kong-based carrier is ending a near five year absence from Tropical North Queensland.
Cathay Pacific boosts flights, adds A350 to Perth
Jetting off to Hong Kong and beyond is now even easier – and a lot more comfortable.
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.
Qantas launches Vanuatu flights
New flights from Brisbane and Sydney will fill the gap left by the collapse of Air Vanuatu.
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.
Qantas brings ‘group boarding’ to Sydney flights
Qantas is now boarding domestic flights by passenger groups: here’s what you need to know.
China Airlines adds Melbourne-Auckland flights
Fresh competition for that quick hop across the ditch.
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.
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.
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.
Air India reveals A320neo business class, premium economy
The Star Alliance member is introducing a three-class cabin on its A320neos.