Airline News
Qantas looks to Haneda Airport as its new Tokyo hub
When international flights return, Qantas will make Haneda Airport its new home in Tokyo.
Qantas adds seasonal ski flights to Cooma, Albury
This winter, ditch the daily grind for a week (or even a long weekend) and hit the snowfields of the NSW and Victorian alps.
US airlines push for international 'virus passport'
America's airlines, joined by travel groups and labor, are urging urged the Biden administration to take the lead in developin...
Lufthansa gears up for new business class in 2023
The airline's fresh business class remains en route, but could touch down first on either an Airbus A350 or the Boeing 777X.
Virgin Australia eager to restart international flying
When international travel restrictions ease, Virgin Australia plans to be wheels-up to many popular overseas destinations.
Government considers wage subsidy for Qantas, Virgin
The proposed 'AviationKeeper' subsidy could kick in from April.
Qantas is bringing back the 'mystery flight'
Beat those 'border closure blues' with a unique day trip from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
Rex eyes Sydney-Canberra flights
Now a Qantas-only route, the capital city corridor could see Rex add both Boeing jets and Saab turboprops to the mix.
Rex expands Sydney-Melbourne flights to Gold Coast, Adelaide
Flights from Sydney and Melbourne to the Gold Coast, and Melbourne-Adelaide, will start from the end of March.
Qantas overhauls international baggage allowances
Qantas' changes are a real mixed bag, depending on each traveller's frequent flyer status and ticket type.
Here's how Qantas will bring back international flights
Qantas chief Alan Joyce tells Executive Traveller how he plans to reboot the airline's international network.
Qantas pushes back international restart to October 2021
The new timeline matches the government's expected completion of nation-wide vaccination.
Rex outlines business class dining for Sydney-Melbourne
Business class passengers will enjoy hot meals served on cardboard trays, plus complimentary wine and beer.
Qantas flags 2H21 restart for flights to Japan, Johannesburg
The airline remains optimistic on resuming international flights from July.
SQ continues Airbus A380 upgrade program
The superjumbo aren't quite ready to return, but work continues to refit older A380s with the latest suites and seats.
First photos: Rex Boeing 737 business class
Regional Express brings competition to the business class skies, using the same seats (and planes) as arch-rival Virgin Australia.
Rex cuts Sydney-Melbourne flights
The capital city challenger will run a pared-back timetable for the opening week of its Sydney-Melbourne Boeing 737 flights.
AirNZ to trial digital travel pass on Sydney-Auckland
Qantas is also said to be looking at the Travel Pass app in readiness for when international flights resume.