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Should Virgin should start charging for meals in lounges?

Should Virgin should start charging for meals in lounges?

Maybe it's time to raise the preflight dining experience by introducing better quality meals at a reasonable price.

David Flynn | 28 Oct 2020

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South African Airways to fly again, with $2.3bn Govt bailout

South African Airways to fly again, with $2.3bn Govt bailout

The South African government ditches plans for a new national flag-carrier in favour of extending SAA another lifeline.

Bloomberg News | January 23 2020

Travellers to begin paying for 14-day hotel quarantine

Travellers to begin paying for 14-day hotel quarantine

Travellers rather than taxpayers are now footing the bill for mandatory hotel isolation upon arriving in Australia.

David Flynn | January 23 2020

Frequent Flyer news

Qantas cuts points, hikes upgrades on some domestic fares

Qantas cuts points, hikes upgrades on some domestic fares

Some domestic flyers will soon net fewer Qantas Points and status credits, with more points needed for some flight upgrades.

Chris Chamberlin | January 23 2020

Qantas status match options for Virgin frequent flyers

Qantas status match options for Virgin frequent flyers

A little-known program puts Velocity Frequent Flyers on the fast track to Qantas Gold status.

David Flynn | January 23 2020

Airline news

ANA to launch new international airline

ANA to launch new international airline

The new airline, based on ANA's current Air Japan charter service, could fly its Boeing 787s to Australia.

David Flynn | January 23 2020

The Alice Springs airplane parking lot has never been busier

The Alice Springs airplane parking lot has never been busier

Already home to over 100 jets, the outback storage facility being expanded to take 60 additional jets.

Bloomberg News | January 23 2020