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Cathay Pacific business class 'early bird' fares for 2020

Start planning your 2020 travel schedule right now and you can land some great Cathay Pacific business class fares.

David Flynn |

Human guinea pigs prepare for 20-hour marathon flights

Qantas' trials of non-stop New York-Sydney flights puts a new focus on the physical toll of an ultra-long journey.

Businessweek |

Singapore Airlines gives passengers free WiFi hotspots

Travellers to Singapore can stay connected with a free WiFi hotspot and 2GB of data.

Chris C. |

Porsche, Boeing team up for the 'urban mobility' race

The new frontier of flying cars continues to soar from the realm of Jetsons cartoons and move closer to reality.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

Fiji Airways reveals new Airbus A350 business class

Fiji Airways shares a first look at its Airbus A350 business class ahead of the jet's late-November delivery.

David Flynn |

Qantas removing frequent flyer numbers from boarding passes

Seemingly innocent social media photos of a boarding pass can put your privacy at risk.

David Flynn |

Why airlines are ditching seatback video screens

US airlines are split on whether single-aisle fleets need them, but all agree that better WiFi means more revenue.

Businessweek |

Starlux wants a premium experience for Asian business travel

Taiwan's newest airline launches in January 2020 with the promise of lie-flat luxury in a competitive business market.

David Flynn |

Uber will now fly you over NY city gridlock

Uber's helicopter service between lower Manhattan and JFK Airport is now available to any Uber user.

Bloomberg Pursuits |

10 ways to fly from Sydney to Seattle

Whether you're headed to Seattle for business or pleasure – or a bit of both – there's no shortage of ways to get there.

Chris C. |

Velocity Frequent Flyer increases carrier charges

From January 2020, nearly all Virgin Australia flights booked with Velocity Points will command a higher cash co-payment.

Brandon Loo |

Intel wants your next laptop to have all-day battery life

Get ready for a new wave of thin, light and long-legged laptops.

David Flynn |

Photo tour: Qantas’ upgraded Airbus A380 superjumbo

A decade since the Qantas Airbus A380 took to the skies, the airline’s superjumbo fleet is getting a mid-life make-over.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia axes complimentary business class snacks

Virgin Australia will ask business class passengers to pay for extra meals, snacks and drinks ordered off the economy retail menu.

David Flynn |

Qatar's Airbus A350-1000 is coming to Sydney, Canberra

Qatar Airways’ stretched Airbus A350-1000 will make its Sydney debut at the start of November.

David Flynn |

Emirates' Boeing 777X: new business class seats, but no bar

No more middle seats and direct aisle access for every passenger, promises Emirates CEO.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines plans 'dine on demand' in business class

Adopting 'dine on demand' alongside Book The Cook would see business class passengers spoiled for choice.

David Flynn |

SAS plays it safe with new business class

The Scandinavian airline's latest business class seats will prove a familiar sight to its frequent flyers.

David Flynn |