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Five ways airport lounges will change when travel resumes

Five ways airport lounges will change when travel resumes

Machine-made pancakes for breakfast and self-pour wine are just two things travellers will miss from airport lounges.

Chris Chamberlin | 25 May 2020

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Hong Kong bans airport transit passengers, tourists

Hong Kong bans airport transit passengers, tourists

Hong Kong will keep the shutters pulled down as it battles a resurgence of the coronavirus.

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Frequent flyer programs adapt to suit grounded members

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The coronavirus has made us "infrequent" flyers, so airline loyalty programs are changing to suit.

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Status match brings Qantas perks to Virgin frequent flyers

Status match brings Qantas perks to Virgin frequent flyers

A rare status match from Qantas partner Qatar Airways unlocks Qantas perks for Velocity Silver, Gold and Platinum members.

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Emirates suspends chauffeur drive service until April 2021

Emirates suspends chauffeur drive service until April 2021

Another coronavirus cutback emerges and knocks some shine off the premium passenger experience.

David Flynn | January 23 2020

Coronavirus impact: Emirates cuts first class service

Coronavirus impact: Emirates cuts first class service

Covid-19 takes a little lustre off flying in Emirates' first class and business class.

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