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AirAsia X eyes restart of London flights

AirAsia X has confirmed London as the first route for its new long-range Airbus A330-900neo fleet due in 2018. The Malaysian a...

David Flynn |

Our Qantas Boeing 787 Dreamliner FAQ

It's less than a year until Qantas is handed the keys to its first Boeing 787, and there's plenty of interest in the Dreamliner...

David Flynn |

Convert Westpac points to KrisFlyer miles

If you’re sitting on a stash of Westpac Altitude Rewards credit card points, converting them into Singapore Airlines Kris...

Chris C. |

Make an 'Unread' email folder on iOS

TECH TIP | Smartphones are great for keeping on top of your email throughout the day, but if you’ve got several email acc...

David Flynn |

Priority Pass signs Brisbane lounge

Members of the Priority Pass independent airport lounge scheme can now flash their card for access to the Plaza Premium Lounge ...

Chris C. |

Cathay Pacific, KA boosts bag limits

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair will boost checked baggage allowances from next month, giving every traveller at least 10kg more ...

Chris C. |

Delta reveals all-suite business class

Delta Air Lines will debut fully-enclosed business class suites on its international Airbus A350 fleet, in a move which signifi...

David Flynn |

Best seats: JAL B777 business class

With every business class 'Sky Suite' offering direct aisle access aboard Japan Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ERs, you’d ...

Chris C. |

Qantas lounge access after Perth flights

TRAVEL TIP | Jetting in business class on one of Qantas’ overnight flights from Perth to the east coast? Then flash your boar...

Chris C. |

Qatar dials back Adelaide flights

Qantas partner Qatar Airways is winding back its new flights between Adelaide and Doha, Qatar from later this year, dropping do...

Chris C. |

Compo for 'bird strike' delays?

When an aircraft hits a bird on take-off the score is typically aircraft 1, bird nil... although passengers usually lose out t...

David Flynn |

Is Qantas planning a new first class?

TALKING POINT | Is it time for a new Qantas first class suite for the Airbus A380, or potentially even the Boeing 787 Dreamlin...

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific axes KL flights

Cathay Pacific will axe daily flights between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur from March 2017, handing the route over to regional s...

David Flynn |

Virgin clarifies seat selection fee

Virgin Australia's Platinum and Gold frequent flyers will continue to enjoy free seating in the front rows of economy unde...

David Flynn |

Which airlines are dumping first class?

Ever-improving business class seats are making many airlines rethink the need for first class. Wide seats which convert to lon...

David Flynn |

British Airways World Traveller Plus

British Airways World Traveller Plus premium economy class is a popular choice among cost-conscious business travellers as well...

Staff Writers |

Virgin overhauls fares, fees, Fly Ahead

Virgin Australia will revamp its line-up of economy, premium economy and business class fares from September 7 2016, expanding...

Chris C. |

Virgin eyes next-gen jets

They've got to be the two most-asked question on Virgin Australia's future fleet plans: will the airline choose the Airbus A350...

David Flynn |