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Travellers see inflight WiFi as necessity
A majority of passengers not only want inflight Internet, they're willing to pay for it – and prepared to ditch airlines ...
The Persian Gulf's hub days may be numbered
Once upon a time, airlines based in the Persian Gulf were making all the running in the global aviation market. Propped up by ...
Virgin eyes China as path to profit
Virgin Australia aims to add two routes to mainland China to tap into the Chinese backer’s aviation hubs and the record f...
Virgin revamps domestic meals, drinks
EXCLUSIVE | Virgin Australia is revamping the meal and drink service across its domestic flights as the airline attempts to gai...
Delta, Air France/KLM, Virgin Atlantic pact
Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines will each buy 10 percent stakes in Air France-KLM Group as part of a far-reaching p...
Etihad's $808m headache, $1.87bn loss
Etihad Airways has posted a US$1.87 billion annual loss, revealing the full extent of the pressures facing Persian Gulf carrier...
Airbus slashes A380 production
Airbus said it will almost halve production of its slow-selling A380 superjumbo, casting further doubt over the program’s...
BA's new amenity kits
British Airways' continued push to woo premium travellers will see the airline roll out stylish new amenity kits for first clas...
Future of A380 hinges on Emirates
Airbus is working on vital sales campaigns aimed at extending the life of its flagship A380 superjumbo, with outgoing marketing...
'No smoking' also applies to e-cigs
Vaping is smoking, a US federal appeals court ruled, upholding regulation that adds e-cigarettes to an existing ban on the use ...
Fly Qantas business class to Asia for $1,000
Here's a tip that's going to make your business travel budget go a lot further – and ensure you continue to fly in style....
Malaysia Airlines brings forward A350 flights
EXCLUSIVE | Malaysia Airlines plans to bring forward the start of its Airbus A350 flights to London to January 2018, but is put...
Etihad abandons Etihad Regional
Etihad is pulling the plug on its upscale Swiss arm Etihad Regional, launched in early 2014 to attract Europe's well-heeled bus...
BA "on track" for new ClubWorld seat
British Airways says it's on track for the launch of its new Club World business class seat in early 2019, but has denied repor...
United defers Airbus A350s
United Airlines projected a slowdown in a benchmark financial gauge as trans-Pacific fares weaken, and the carrier delayed deli...
Cathay Pacific earnings disappoint
Cathay Pacific's operating environment remained challenging in the first half of the year, Chief Executive Officer Rupert Hogg ...
Your say: transcon Boeing 737 business class
TALKING POINT | Domestic business class is back on the radar, and in a big way. Australia's transcontinental trek between...
Cathay Pacific upgrade auctions return
Cathay Pacific will now let travellers bid cash for an upgrade to premium economy and business class – but not first clas...
