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CX gears up for in-flight Internet

Latest: read our 'world first' review of Cathay Pacific premium economy Cathay Pacific aims to begin trials of in-flight Inter...

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Worst excuses for free upgrades

Virgin Atlantic has revealed the least convincing excuses dragged out by customers in an attempt to score a free upgrade. Afte...

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Virgin Australia's lounge plans

As Virgin Australia continues to expand its domestic lounge network, Virgin boss John Borghetti shared with Australia...

John Walton |

How to get a free upgrade

It’s a near-perfect start to any flight. You hand over your boarding pass at the check-in counter or gate desk, only to h...

David Flynn |

Virgin CEO: Samsung tablet better than iPad

While Qantas has opted for Apple's iPad as the testbed for its  tablet-based Q Streaming in-flight entertainment system,&n...

John Walton |

AirNZ's first 787 now due mid-2014

Air New Zealand will begin Boeing 787 flights in the middle of 2014 when the Kiwi flag-carrier finally takes delivery of the mu...

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia's Concierge service

Virgin Australia will be escorting its most valuable frequent flyers through the airport with a new Concierge service due to st...

John Walton |

Top business travel tips, tricks, hacks & guides

Want the best travel tips for the frequent flyer? Trying to find the best business travel hacks, tricks and insider guides? We'...

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Air NZ: Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast-Auckland

IN BRIEF: Air New Zealand is introducing new trans-Tasman flights between Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast and Auckland -- Sunshine ...

John Walton |

Premium car park for Virgin at Melbourne

Virgin Australia passengers will see a 'Premium Valet' car park for business class travellers and high-tier Velocity Frequent F...

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Emirates San Francisco lounge

Emirates' business and first class passengers (plus Skywards Gold members) can look forward to spending time in the airline's n...

John Walton |

JQ 787 for MEL-SIN

UPDATE | Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner will make a second visit to Australia starting Thursday May 24, 2012 – and this time we'll be...

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Scoot out of the Gold Coast to SIngapore

Update | Scoot will launch on June 25 – click here for all the details. Previous | Singapore Airlines&rsq...

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Skywest picks up Perth-Derby (Curtin) flights

IN BRIEF | Skywest has picked up the Perth-Derby (Curtin) Western Australia government-awarded air route, with the first flight...

John Walton |

Delta puts Cathay's business class on 747

US airline (and Virgin Australia partner) Delta is refurbishing its Boeing 747 business class with fully flat beds similar to C...

John Walton |

Emirates' A380 to Amsterdam from August

Amsterdam-bound passengers on Emirates will welcome the arrival of the airline's Airbus A380 on flights from Dubai, starting in...

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Qantas rolls out third upgraded 747

Qantas continues its roll-out of the upgraded Boeing 747s today with the third rejigged jumbo taking off from Brisbane today as...

John Walton |

United's 787 auction

United Airlines will auction off a seat on the maiden flight of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner later this year. And it won't ...

David Flynn |