Airline News Page 169

The queue for the Qantas Boeing 787 loo

TALKING POINT | There are plenty of good things to be said about flying business class on Qantas' new Boeing 787, but standing ...

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Best business class: Melbourne-Hong Kong

Virgin Australia's launch of Melbourne-Hong Kong flights from July 5 adds a new contender to the business class stake...

Chris C. |

Alaska Airlines drops Virgin America

Alaska Airlines will axe the Virgin American brand and with it, Virgin's white leather business class seats – which are r...

David Flynn |

How Aussies are affected by the 'laptop ban'

With the United States and the United Kingdom now banning laptops and tablets aboard flights from a host of countries and airpo...

Chris C. |

New Australia-themed Singapore Air meals

Passengers jetting from Sydney to Singapore with Singapore Airlines over the coming months can tuck into a selection of new inf...

Chris C. |

Delta changing terminals at LAX

Delta Air Lines will make its move into LAX Terminals 2 and 3 in the middle of May, across what's sure to be a frantic five-day...

David Flynn |

UK flight ban on electronic devices

The British government will ban laptops, tablets and other large devices from cabin baggage on direct flights to the UK from si...

David Flynn |

USA bans laptops, tablets on some flights

The US Government has banned passengers from carrying devices such as laptops, tablets and ebook readers on direct flights boun...

Chris C. |

Virgin to fly Melbourne-Hong Kong

Virgin Australia will begin direct flights between Melbourne and Hong Kong on July 5, going up against incumbents Qantas and Ca...

David Flynn |

The Battle for Hong Kong kicks off

Qantas and Cathay Pacific are gearing up for a pitched battle for the skies between Melbourne and Hong Kong as Virgin Australia...

David Flynn |

Tackle jet lag with 'dine on demand'

Being able to eat what you like, when you like on long international flights is more than just about convenience. Business clas...

Chris C. |

Cathay brings Airbus A350 to Perth, Melbourne

Cathay Pacific is adding more Airbus A350 flights into Australia, with Perth to enjoy a daily service of the advanced jet whil...

David Flynn |

Virgin to launch Hong Kong flights

Virgin Australia has confirmed a July 5 launch of direct flights between Melbourne and Hong Kong. Click here for full details. ...

David Flynn |

Leaked details for Virgin's Hong Kong flights?

Update: Virgin Australia has confirmed a July 5 launch of direct flights between Melbourne and Hong Kong. Click here ...

David Flynn |

Cathay upgrades Boeing 777 premium economy

Cathay Pacific is upgrading the premium economy cabin across its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. This doesn't involve a new seat, no ...

David Flynn |

Alitalia revamp wants it both ways

Alitalia will become a low-cost airline on flights within Europe but remain a 'full-service carrier' on international routes, u...

David Flynn |

Qantas wants to streamline Trans-tas travel

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has renewed the push for 'seamless' travel between Australia and New Zealand which would make crossing th...

David Flynn |

Qantas designer's business class seat

Aussie designer David Caon has made his mark on Qantas with the Airbus A380 – working alongside Marc Newson on the superj...

David Flynn |