Airline News Page 11

Direct Eurostar trains from London to Germany

A new agreement paves the way for seamless high-speed rail journeys to Cologne, skipping the Brussels shuffle.

David Flynn |

How first class became more like a ‘personal apartment’

From seats to suites to private studios…

David Flynn |

Delta Air Lines starts Melbourne-Los Angeles flights

The trans-Pacific skies between Melbourne and LAX are now a three-horse race.

David Flynn |

Qantas axes Melbourne-Honolulu flights

Qantas took over the holiday getaway route from Jetstar, but neither airline plans a return.

David Flynn |

Emirates doesn’t want to talk about the Boeing 787

Despite a US$15 billion order going back to 2017, the Boeing 787 is the plane that Emirates doesn’t want to talk about...

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Virgin Australia bans use of power bank batteries

The humble USB cable could become be the hot new accessory on Virgin Australia flights.

David Flynn |

Qantas first class gets Bollinger, ‘dine on demand’

The Flying Kangaroo is giving its first class service an overdue overhaul.

David Flynn |

Your first look at Qantas’ first class Aesop amenity kits

A first class partnership between the two iconic Australian brands takes flight.

David Flynn |

Qantas to restart Sydney-Port Moresby flights

Taking off from March 2026, the new PNG route complements the current Brisbane-Port Moresby service.

David Flynn |

Qantas plans more flights to India

The Flying Kangaroo sees plenty of potential in the massive Indian market.

David Flynn |

The simple delights of the business class ice cream sundae

While lie-flat beds and private suites set the scene, the real battleground for US carriers is the beloved dessert trolley.

Staff Writers |

Qantas is getting a “spare” A380

The last red-tailed superjumbo is on its way home...

David Flynn |

Why airlines must ban inflight FaceTime, WhatsApp calls

Fast inflight Wi-Fi is wonderful, but it shouldn't turn the business class cabin into a flying call centre.

David Flynn |

Swiss locks in new 777 first, business class

The new Swiss Senses family of suites and seats are headed for the Boeing 777 fleet.

David Flynn |

How to use your AirTags to find lost Qantas luggage

Get your bags back faster with this hidden Qantas feature that shares your AirTag location directly with the airline.

David Flynn |

Delta’s triple-play for Australia’s premium travellers

Delta Air Lines now connects Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Los Angeles and beyond.

David Flynn |

Emirates reveals underwhelming ‘new’ A380 business class

The third-gen superjumbo suites will help keep the A380s flying well into the next decade.

David Flynn |

How Cathay Pacific is flying towards a greener future

The challenge of sustainability spans from the engines on a jet to the leftovers from an in-flight meal.

Staff Writers |