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Star's seven one-stop routes to Europe
For what seemed to be the longest time Singapore was considered the default stopover for Australian travellers headed to Europe...
Etihad CEO: we're no "fourth alliance"
Etihad Airways President and CEO James Hogan sees no reason to join Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld, but at the same time sh...
China Southern flies to New Yotk
China Southern will begin flights to New York from August 6, with the airline spruiking it as another spoke in its 'Canton Rout...
Australia's top international airlines
Qantas partner Emirates has surged ahead of Singapore Airlines to claim number two spot on the leaderboard of Australia's most ...
The ins and outs of Emirates' Skywards
The Qantas/Emirates alliance has raised the awareness of Emirates' Skywards frequent flyer scheme among Australian busines...
Virgin America's pocket-sized boarding pass
Virgin America has unveilled a redesigned boarding pass designed to easily slip into a traveller's pocket. Intended for printi...
Qantas cuts back on chauffeur service
Qantas has axed its chauffeur drive service for all first and business class passengers on flights between Australia and its US...
Need to know: Velocity family transfers
Virgin Australia offers any easy way to transfer your Velocity Frequent Flyer points to family members, to top up someone's acc...
Qatar lounges open to Oneworld chums
Qatar Airways will admit eligible Oneworld travellers to its new 'premium' first class lounge at Hamad International ...
United's luxe LAX tarmac transfers
United Airlines has extended its luxury Mercedes-Benz tarmac transfer service to travellers at Los Angeles International Airpor...
Inside Asiana's Airbus A380
Korea's Asiana Airlines will launch its first Airbus A380 flights in June – and we've got the first detailed photos to ta...
New Star Alliance round-the-world fares
Star Alliance is gunning for a greater share of the business and corporate travel market with the release of four new Round The...
Qantas keeps DFW surcharge on A380s
Qantas plans to retain its demand-driven 'Q Surcharge' of up to $200 on its Sydney-Dallas flight, even after adding some 130 ex...
Emirates offers free stopovers in Dubai
Emirates is offering free stopovers in Dubai for travellers from Australia in a deal which includes hotel costs, transfers and ...
Perth options in the post-QF era
OPINION | At 8am on Sunday, WA time, the last regularly scheduled Qantas international flight left Perth. With the depart...
Six top frequent flyer deals on now...
Overseas airline and hotel loyalty programs frequently encourage travellers to boost their account balances by buying points or...
Virgin Australia to boost Brisbane lounge
Virgin Australia will double the size of its Brisbane Airport lounge and add a fast-track Premium Entry facility modelled alon...
Virgin Atlantic considers Boeing 787-10
Virgin Atlantic is considering adding the Boeing 787-10 to its Dreamliner fleet. “It would make a lot of sense for us to...
