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Qantas to trial in-flight Internet on A380 flights

UPDATE | Qantas has now begun its in-flight Internet trial on selected Airbus A380s – read our first-hand report of what ...

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BA's in-flight iPads: the next stage

Following the rollout of Apple iPads to British Airways cabin crew, the airline is now looking at how the tablets can be push t...

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FlightStats on-time awards

IN BRIEF | Qantas and Virgin Australia clock over 80% for on-time arrivals and departures, according to Federal Government stat...

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Sample Virgin Atlantic 'upper class'

Flying out of Sydney International Airport this week? Before you check into your favourite lounge, check out the Virgin Atlanti...

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Etihad replaces VA to Abu Dhabi Feb-Apr

Etihad Airways will take over Virgin Australia flights between Sydney and Abu Dhabi from 6 February to 10 April, as Virgin's Bo...

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Photo tour: Virgin Australia business class

Travelling in Virgin Australia's new business class? Expanding on our 'what you need to know' rundown on the seats and service,...

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Virgin business class FAQ

Virgin Australia’s launch of domestic business class is great news for Australian business travellers, as it brings a welcome ...

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Top five new ideas for airline seats & beds

It's that time of year again -- the shortlist for the annual Crystal Cabin awards is out, showcasing the very latest ideas...

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Double down with Virgin

Virgin Australia is set to sweeten the deal for travellers to sample its new business class. All business class travel be...

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AirAsiaX SYD-KL starts April 2

AirAsia X is will begin daily flights from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur on April 2nd, giving business travellers to Malaysia an alte...

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Virgin Embraer E190s get biz class

Following this week's debut of  business class across its Boeing 737 fleet, Virgin Australia will launch business class on its...

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Virgin's A330 MEL-PER push

Update: we've got first pics and full details on Virgin Australia's lie-flat business class seats on its new Airbus A330s. Vir...

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QF's daily A380s from Melbourne

Qantas continues to ramp up its superjumbo services this week with the introduction of daily Airbus A380 flights between Melbou...

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Qantas A380 to HK

Qantas will begin flying its Airbus A380 between Sydney and Kong Kong this weekend, making it only the fourth city – after Sin...

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Top tip: Virgin Australia Velocity redemption

Sitting on a stack of Virgin Australia Velocity frequent flyer points? Until next Wednesday, January 18, you can book business ...

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Qantas, Virgin Australia battle for business class

The battle for Australia’s business travellers is hotting up, with Virgin Australia officially launching its business cla...

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SkyTeam rolling out SkyPriority

The SkyTeam airline alliance will upgrade its airport services for business class, first class and Elite Plus top-tier frequent...

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Best seats: Virgin Australia's ATR 72

Travelling on Virgin Australia's ATR 72 turboprop planes on a regional flight? The ATR's unconventional door layout means that ...

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