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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...
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...
Virgin Australia's lounge plans
As Virgin Australia continues to expand its domestic lounge network, Virgin boss John Borghetti shared with Australia...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
Air NZ: Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast-Auckland
IN BRIEF: Air New Zealand is introducing new trans-Tasman flights between Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast and Auckland -- Sunshine ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...