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No change to Virgin’s SAA, Virgin Atlantic partnerships
It’s ‘business as usual’ for Velocity members flying on these two international partners.
Qatar Airways gets go-ahead for more Australian flights
The Gulf carrier will almost double its flights to Australia in mid-2025 to ride the peak ‘northern summer’ travel wave.
Emirates reveals A350 ‘S Lounge’ business class
The Gulf carrier sticks with its underwhelming “next generation” business class.
Oman Air’s new 787 business class
The Gulf carrier is moving to modern 1-2-1 suites in its Dreamliner business class.
Star Alliance opens new lounge at Guangzhou
The space is Star Alliance’s first branded lounge in Asia, and serves the 10 member airlines flying from Guangzhou.
Huge changes coming to Sydney Airport Domestic T2
The airport hopes its T2 terminal will become “the fastest and most efficient in Australia”.
Fiji Airways adds non-stop flights from Cairns to Nadi
The new connection lifts off the same three days as Fiji Airways’ Nadi-Dallas flights.
Etihad Airways pulls plug on Virgin Australia partnership
The Gulf carrier is the first to go, as Virgin Australia reshapes its international partner network.
Why Riyadh Air won’t join an airline alliance
The Gulf startup says it will prioritise bespoke partners over a global alliance.
Virgin Australia plates up new business class menu
The airline leans into a cafe feel with fresh seasonal offerings.
Riyadh Air confirms A321neo lie-flat business class
The Gulf startup will join other airlines in embracing business class beds on single-aisle jets.
Qantas’ newest jet spreads its wings to Singapore
Almost 30 of the modern Airbus A220 aircraft are arriving in the next few years.
Will Starlux join the Oneworld alliance?
As the Taiwanese startup spreads its wings, it sees alliance membership as a logical next step.
Changes coming to Virgin’s Singapore Airlines partnership
The impending shake-up will be a blow to frequent flyers.
Cathay scopes out A330neo business class
What can passengers expect on board Cathay’s all-new regional jets?
Lufthansa’s new first class double beds take flight
The all-new A350 first class suites take to the skies this month.
10 things you’ll love about Cathay’s Aria Suites
Join Executive Traveller as we get up close with Cathay’s new 777 business class.
What new US rules for flight disruptions mean for Qantas
Tough new consumer protection laws cover all flights to and from the USA.
