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New business class, WiFi for Alitalia

IN BRIEF | Alitalia's new CEO is on a mission to transform the ailing carrier into a 'five star airline' complete with all-new ...

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New inflight meals for Delta SYD-LAX

Delta Air Lines has enlisted award-winning chef Michael Chiarello, owner of Californian restaurant Bottega, to upgrad...

David Flynn |

New Virgin Atlantic Los Angeles Clubhouse

Virgin Atlantic has opened its latest Clubhouse lounge at Los Angeles Airport’s Terminal 2, providing a comfortable space...

Chris C. |

MAS puts Airbus A380 fleet up for sale

Malaysia Airlines has put its entire fleet of six Airbus A380s up for sale, along with four Boeing 777-200ER jets, as the airl...

David Flynn |

Air NZ turns Sydney ferry into flying boat

Air New Zealand has transformed a Sydney ferry into a replica of a 1940s-era flying boat in celebration of the airline’s ...

Chris C. |

Scoot 787s for Gold Coast, Melbourne

Singapore Airlines' low-cost offshoot Scoot will fly its latest Boeing 787-9 jet to the Gold Coast from Friday May 1st and move...

Chris C. |

Virgin, South African points and perks

Virgin Australia Velocity members can now earn both frequent flyer points and status credits when booking and travelling with S...

Chris C. |

Air China open to Qantas partnership

With the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission moving to block Qantas’ proposed joint venture with China Eastern...

Chris C. |

New livery for Japan's Air Force One

IN BRIEF | Japan's Air Force One jets will receive an elegant new-look livery when the VIP aircraft switch from two Boeing 747s...

David Flynn |

Naomi Watts recreates iconic BA poster

Naomi Watts' latest starring role is glam poster girl for British Airways, as the world-famous Aussie actress recreates an ...

David Flynn |

DoveTail: next-gen business class seat

The highly competitive world of business class just got a little edgier with the overnight launch of the DoveTail seat. Aimed ...

David Flynn |

Qantas, SQ lead in customer satisfaction

Qantas is leading the way in customer satisfaction for both business and leisure travellers on Australian domestic flights whil...

Chris C. |

Free Rydges hotel stays for Emirates passengers

In a move that broadens the appeal of an extra-early wake-up call, Emirates is giving its business class and first class passen...

Chris C. |

LAN, TAM cut QFF points in economy

Qantas Frequent Flyer members stuck in economy on Oneworld airlines LAN and TAM will soon earn fewer points on most economy tic...

Chris C. |

Qantas nominated for Aussie design awards

Qantas' new business class seat – the Airbus A330 Business Suite – has been singled out as a finalist in Australia'...

David Flynn |

Use Qantas points to upgrade on LAN flights

Aussie travellers can now use their Qantas frequent flyer points to upgrade to business class on Oneworld partner LAN’s S...

Chris C. |

Qantas swaps some LAX A380s with B747s

EXCLUSIVE | Qantas will replace its flagship Airbus A380s with Boeing 747s on several flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Los...

Chris C. |

Qantas Boeing 717s: business class changes

Qantas' regional arm QantasLink will temporarily remove business class on selected flights between Sydney and Canberra, Hobart ...

Chris C. |