Airline News
Qantas Chairman's Lounges to reopen on December 9
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 mounts rescue flight from Frankfurt to Australia
The 16 hour flight is 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.
Emirates boss has "no idea" of Boeing 777X deliveries
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is bullish on the A380's return but bewildered over the Boeing 777X's debut.
As borders open, the 'Golden Triangle' is back in business
With borders coming down, flights on the 'triangle' – between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – are getting back on-track.
Airline travel pass app for COVID test results, vaccination
Airline industry group IATA launches a digital platform to ease virus testing and travel.
Qantas flags mandatory vaccination for international flights
No jab, no trip: passports could contain proof of vaccination stored in a microchip.
Future of Etihad's Airbus A380 in limbo
Yet another airline's superjumbo squadron could be sent into early retirement...
How the Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble burst
Delays to the world's first two-way 'travel bubble' hint at an unsteady road ahead.
United Airlines boosts Los Angeles-Sydney flights
Step by step, the Star Alliance member rebuilds its Australia-US routes.
How Covid reshaped the map of the world's busiest routes
All 10 of the world's busiest domestic routes are in Asia as international air travel remains hamstrung by restrictions.
The Boeing 737 Max is ready to return, but are passengers?
The ultimate test for the troubled Boeing 737 Max may be cautious travellers.
As travel bubbles begin, don't expect a miracle
The new Hong Kong-Singapore connection will be costly, risky and possibly unworkable, but it's still worth a shot.
Branson backs Virgin Australia with 5% stake
The Brit billionaire has put his money where his brand is.
Virgin, Alliance tie-up to keep regional routes flying
Some 40 regional routes across Australia could be covered under a new Virgin-Alliance partnership.