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Qantas launches 'retro' travel kit

Qantas is going all-out on 'retro' with the launch of new retro-themed travel accessories to complement this month's arrival of...

David Flynn |

New Qantas international economy dining

Economy passengers jetting abroad with Qantas will soon be tucking into larger meals and will have more choice, with up to four...

Chris C. |

VA: in-lounge Saver to business class upgrades

Virgin Australia will soon allow travellers to swap their frequent flyer points for an upgrade to business class when booked on...

Chris C. |

SQ's latest business, first to SYD, MEL

Sydney and Melbourne travellers are in for a treat with Singapore Airlines locking in daily Boeing 777-300ER flights, complete ...

Chris C. |

Westpac scraps Earth Black, SQ credit cards

Westpac has quietly axed its Qantas Earth Black and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Platinum credit cards, leaving Altitude Rewar...

Chris C. |

Business class 'privacy screens'

TALKING POINT | When Qantas recently revealed its all-new Business Suite, some travellers expressed concern that the paire...

David Flynn |

Emirates, SPG partner for points, perks

Elite members of Emirates Skywards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) will be able to earn points as they sleep both on the gro...

Chris C. |

The best of Qantas’ inflight entertainment

The top movies and TV shows of Qantas’ inflight entertainment are in for 2014, with the airline’s passengers gravit...

Chris C. |

Earn double points when shopping online

Whether you’re filling your Christmas stocking early or just buying the new iPhone 6, double Qantas and Virgin Australia ...

Chris C. |

MAS: no cuts to Australian, Europe, UK flights,

Malaysia Airlines expects that its Australian flights will not only remain under the government’s recovery plan ...

David Flynn |

US Air moves to Terminal 6 at LAX

Jetsetters travelling with Qantas to Los Angeles and then onwards with Oneworld partner US Airways will now find their connecti...

Chris C. |

Pan Am: the golden era of travel

In a world filled with low-cost carriers, Knee Defenders and buy-on-board meals, the ‘golden era’ of travel has lon...

Chris C. |

New Qantas campaign: "Feels Like Home"

Qantas will unleash a new wave of advertising this weekend, based on the theme of "Feels Like Home." It's the first "bran...

David Flynn |

Emirates boosts A380 flights to New York

Emirates is ramping up its flights to New York’s JFK Airport next year with the launch of a fourth daily service from Dub...

Chris C. |

United: buying miles is good for business

Buying airline miles to redeem for low-cost travel in business class, and sometimes even first class, is a favourite money-savi...

Chris C. |

Malaysia Airlines closer to nationalisation

Malaysia Airlines' shareholders today voted to approve a takeover bid by Khazanah Nasional, paving the way for the nationalisat...

David Flynn |

New Dragonair dishes on Shanghai flights

Passengers jetting from Hong Kong to both Shanghai and Beijing over the next six weeks are in for a treat, with the Cathay Paci...

Chris C. |

Photos: Qantas' new inflight entertainment

Qantas frequent flyers are eagerly awaiting the December debut of the new Airbus A330 Business Suite, and with it comes a compl...

Chris C. |