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Guide: new Virgin AU Space+ seating
Virgin Australia’s new economy ‘Space+’ package pairs extra legroom with perks like priority boarding and &ls...
Virgin's new booking fees
Virgin Australia will impose a 1.3% credit card fee on bookings made from September 1, in a move which will see business class ...
Virgin's swanky new Boeing 777 bar
A new weapon has been rolled out in the battle for business class travellers on the Australia-US route. It's not a seat that c...
Korean Air brings Airbus A380 to Sydney
SkyTeam alliance member Korean Air will upgrade its daily Sydney-Seoul flights to its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft from Octobe...
Hainan Air plans Melbourne flights
China’s Hainan Airlines will link Melbourne with Xi’an from November as it commences return non-stop flights on two...
Air China adds SYD, MEL flights
Air China is set to significantly expand its presence in Australian skies with the launch of direct flights to Shenzhen and Che...
Asiana A380s head to Sydney
Star Alliance member Asiana Airlines will bring its Airbus A380 aircraft to Sydney in November. But its visit will be short-l...
Airbus plans first flying car for 2017
Airbus will begin testing its first prototype flying car next year in a move that could reshape the short distance transport ma...
Best business class seats: Finnair A350
With every seat offering direct aisle access and a fully-flat bed as you soar through the sky, there’s no such thing as a...
Air NZ biz class upgrade guide
With so many ways to upgrade to business class aboard Air New Zealand, there’s no reason you should be down the back in e...
"Revolutionary" premium economy for QF 787
Qantas is locking down the design of its Boeing 787 fleet, and airline CEO Alan Joyce promises that a "revolutionary premium ec...
WW vs Coles vs BP: earn points on fuel
Aussie motorists now have three way to earn airline frequent flyer points when they fill up their tank. Flash your Woolworths ...
Virgin drops seat selection fees
EXCLUSIVE | Virgin Australia will no longer require Velocity Platinum and Gold frequent flyers to pay a seat selectio...
Upgrade to Jetstar business with points?
Can you use Qantas Points to upgrade from economy to business class on a Jetstar flight? In two words: unfortunately not! Alt...
AirNZ to deep-six the Spaceseat
Air New Zealand will ditch the unique premium economy Spaceseat of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet in favour of the more conventiona...
Woolies vs Coles: earning FF points
Both Woolworths and Coles allow shoppers to earn airline frequent flyer points at the checkout. Woolies offers Qantas Frequent...
Qantas, AA: new checked baggage rules
Revised rules for handling checked baggage on connecting Qantas and American Airlines flights could add time and hassle to your...
Convert CBA Awards points to Velocity
Converting your Commonwealth Awards points into Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points is one of the best things you c...
