Airline News

Virgin’s Doha flights bring fresh competition to the skies

Virgin Australia’s flights to Doha and beyond are now on sale.

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Emirates’ new 777 business class comes to Australia

A welcome upgrade for those long 14-hour treks to Dubai and back.

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Riyadh Air locks in 787 business class launch

The Gulf startup is counting down to the reveal of its suites and seats, along with first destinations for the Dreamliner fleet.

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China Airlines’ new A350 business class

The Taiwanese airline says a tip-to-tail makeover of its A350s is on the way.

David Flynn |

Emirates ends Melbourne-Singapore route

The daily 777 service was popular with many travellers, but not popular enough…

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Air New Zealand to charge $820 extra for Luxe suites

You’ll get more space and additional features over a standard business class seat, but you’ll have to pay for it…

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These airlines now charge you for carry-on bags

You could end up paying $55 to bring your laptop bag, backpack or cabin bag on board.

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Will Virgin serve caviar on its Doha 777 flights?

What’s in store as Virgin Australia readies its return to long-range international flying...

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Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand alliance returns

Velocity points, status credits and lounge access are back on the table for AU-NZ flights.

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Turkish Airlines customises its A350 for non-stop Sydney

Strap yourself in for the 17-hour journey between Istanbul and Australia.

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Qantas serves up Christmas cheer in lounges and inflight

“The Spirit of Australia” gets into the Spirit of Christmas…

David Flynn |

Turkish Airlines eyes non-stop flights to New Zealand

Auckland might follow Sydney and Melbourne on TK’s ultra-long range A350 map.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia reveals new international 777 flights

The airline outlines its schedule for new long-range flights...

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Riyadh Air aims high with new premium economy

Just how good can premium economy be?

David Flynn |

Feb 2025 launch for Air New Zealand’s new 787 business class

The upgraded 787s will gain four spacious suites in the front row of business class.

David Flynn |

Thai Airways rolls out A320 business class

Short flights within Thailand and around Asia will soon offer business class on the single-aisle jets.

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No change to Virgin’s SAA, Virgin Atlantic partnerships

It’s ‘business as usual’ for Velocity members flying on these two international partners.

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Italy’s ITA to join Star Alliance

The world’s largest airline alliance will soon gain another European member…

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