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Virgin Australia partners with Luxury Escapes

There’ll soon be a new way to earn Velocity Points on your next high-end holiday.

David Flynn |

Nepal Airlines plans Sydney-Kathmandu flights

The flights would include a Singapore stopover on the 13½ journey.

David Flynn |

Rex launches Sydney-Adelaide flights

Regional Express says the long game is direct flights between every capital city in Australia.

David Flynn |

Air Canada eyes a return to Melbourne

The Canadian flag-carrier is keen to restart flights between Melbourne and Vancouver.

David Flynn |

Qantas makes long-awaited return to San Francisco

After multiple delayed restarts, the red-tailed roo is once again a regular presence in Fog City.

Chris Ashton |

France’s short-range domestic flight ban is now in effect

The controversial rule applies to air routes where a train or bus alternative of less than 2.5 hours exists.

Staff Writers |

Lufthansa Technik unveils lavish Boeing 777-9 VIP cabin

This light-filled luxury jet concept sports enough room for you and your whole entourage.

Chris Ashton |

Now you can fly Finnair from Sydney to London

Experience a great business class seat plus some great lounges into the bargain.

David Flynn |

Qantas to fly Finnair A330s to Singapore, Bangkok

There’s quite a surprise in store for Qantas travellers headed to Singapore and Bangkok…

David Flynn |

Qantas doubles Tokyo flights in time for Japan ski season

Aussies seeking a Japanese escape are in luck with Qantas doubling down on its flights to Tokyo.

Chris Ashton |

Singapore Airlines A380 soars in Sydney, Melbourne

The superjumbos add more first class options for high flyers bound for Singapore and beyond.

Chris Ashton |

More airlines saying ‘leave your passport in your pocket’

Digital-first technology is becoming the new ‘express ticket’ for boarding or entering the frequent flyer lounge.

Chris Ashton |

At 17+ hours, Qatar Airways’ longest flight is back

On the long trek between Auckland and Doha, the airline’s cosy business class Qsuite is definitely the place to be.

Chris Ashton |

Air New Zealand to launch new business class in Sept 2024

The new seats, and revolutionary economy bunk beds, will debut on flights to New York and Chicago.

David Flynn |

Why business class in Europe is rarely what you’d expect

EuroBusiness is essentially just like any other economy seat...

Staff Writers |

Qatar Airways set to debut Boeing 737 MAX business class

The Gulf carrier’s latest jet will take wing this month.

David Flynn |

Travel in style with this premium checked luggage

Modern, functional and ready to withstand whatever your travels throw at them, these are some of the best checked bags around.

Chris Ashton |

How to survive the world’s longest flights, in style

Turn left for the best experience on these ultra-long range flights.

David Flynn |