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XiamenAir links Melbourne, Xiamen
IN BRIEF | Less than 12 months after XiamenAir's Sydney debut, the SkyTeam member airline now also offers non-stop flights betw...
Major alliance connection policies
It's not always practical or even possible to book all connecting flights under a single reservation, with many travellers fron...
Can HNA solve Virgin's fleet puzzle?
As Virgin Australia aims to spread its wings overseas, Chinese conglomerate and new partner HNA Aviation could step up to the p...
Photos: new Space X business class seat
Most business travellers will do almost anything to avoid the dreaded middle seat, but this novel design could turn it into one...
This month's VA credit card deals
With Australian banks continuing to offer hefty helpings of Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points to attract new cred...
SQ nixes Virgin Australia play
Singapore Airlines says it won't be taking up a majority stake in Virgin Australia, and would prefer that the Qantas challenger...
Best pre-paid SIM cards for Japan
Japan remains a popular destination for business travellers – particularly those in the automotive and electronics indust...
Best seats: Virgin B777 'The Business'
Now appearing on selected Virgin Australia flights from Brisbane and Sydney to Los Angeles, the airline's new Boeing 777 busine...
Guide to business etiquette in the USA
As international travellers quickly learn, the dos and don’ts of conducting business abroad vary considerably between cou...
Finnair biz class: Dom Perignon, reindeer
There’s much more to dining in Finnair business class than initially meets the eye. As with many airlines you can pre-ord...
This week's frequent flyer wrap
It’s been a busy month for Virgin Australia Velocity Frequent flyer members with new charges levied when booking Etihad A...
Hawaiian: new biz class upgrade auctions
Hawaiian Airlines passengers jetting between Hawaii and North America can now bid for an upgrade to business class – or &...
SQ launches non-stop flight to SFO
Singapore Airlines will begin non-stop daily flights between Singapore and San Francisco from October 23. The new direct route...
New Virgin biz class upgrade perks
Upgrading to business class just got even easier for Platinum-grade members of Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer...
Oneworld airlines revise baggage policy
Many airlines belonging to the Oneworld alliance will no longer transfer checked luggage onto connecting flights if that onward...
Qantas tightens up Oneworld check-in
Qantas will no longer transfer travellers' checked luggage onto connecting flights with Oneworld partner airlines from Septembe...
Oneworld shakes up check-in rules
In a move which could cause connection chaos for many travellers, airlines belonging to the Oneworld alliance – among the...
Virgin Australia partners with Alitalia
UPDATE | Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer members can now earn frequent flyer points and status credits when travelli...
