Airline News
Qantas CEO bullish against new challengers Rex, Virgin 2.0
Qantas expects to retain the lion's share of the domestic market, and says uncertainty over Virgin is working in its favour.
Qantas backs compulsory vaccination for overseas flights
COVID-19 vaccination will be a mandatory travel requirement for Qantas international flights.
Qantas: overseas travel at "virtual standstill" to mid-2021
New Zealand may be the only overseas destination open to Australians for the next six months.
Qantas: axing service desks means “more choice” for flyers
Contentious changes will be accompanied by improvements to the overall passenger experience, Qantas maintains.
Rex launches business class battle against Qantas, Virgin
Seats, meals, WiFi and lounges are all part of the Regional Express business class playbook.
What you need to know about Rexs' Boeing 737 business class
Regional Express (Rex) reveals what its business class service will offer on flights between Sydney and Melbourne from March 2021.
Rex eyes Brisbane Airport lounge, Brisbane-Melbourne flights
Brisbane will join the Rex Lounge network in 2021, with Brisbane-Sydney and Brisbane-Melbourne flights on the agenda.
How the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble burst
Delays to the world's first two-way 'travel bubble' hint at an unsteady road ahead.
Rex challenges Qantas, VA with $79 Sydney-Melbourne flights
With economy fares starting at $79 and business class from $299, Rex is taking Qantas and Virgin Australia head-on.
When are Qantas' airport lounges reopening?
As domestic borders come down and travel demand ramps up, here's where you'll find Qantas lounges open and waiting.
'Airlift of the century' to distribute Covid vaccine
Airlines from Asia to Europe are working frantically behind scenes, but must balance delicate storage requirements with speed.
Qantas non-stop Boeing 787 flights to Paris, Frankfurt
The unusual circumstances of Covid-19 will see Qantas temporarily boost direct flights from Australia to Europe.
Qantas Chairman's Lounges to reopen from December 7
The airline’s invitation-only lounges will soon welcome back VIP-tiered travellers at six major airports.
Cathay Pacific to resume Kuala Lumpur flights
The carve-up of the Cathay Dragon network has begun, with good news for travellers to KL.
Qantas rescue flights from Frankfurt, Paris, London, India
The latest repatriation flights are part of an ongoing effort to bring home Australians who remain stranded overseas.
Cathay Pacific brings back Brisbane-Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific will return to Queensland’s skies from early 2021, after a 10-month pause on its flights to Brisbane.
Home quarantine ruled out for Melbourne's overseas flights
Spending 14 days in home isolation, instead of paying for a mandatory hotel stay, is off the cards for now.
Emirates Airbus A380 with premium economy due in Dec
Emirates' keenly-anticipated premium economy seats will finally arrive next month.