Airline News Page 44

Day 7: win $5,000 worth of travel with Star Alliance

Star Alliance partners with Executive Traveller to celebrate 25 years of innovation with an exclusive $5,000 prize.

Staff Writers |

Virgin beats Qantas to the punch with international WiFi

Virgin Australia's inflight WiFi is coming back: here’s what you need to know.

Staff Writers |

Virgin Australia launches Cairns–Tokyo flights

Virgin’s long-awaited flights to Tokyo are now on sale ahead of a June 2023 lift-off...

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific brings first class back to the skies

The popular ‘open suites’ return to the skies for the first time in almost three years.

David Flynn |

The Boeing 777X is now a globe-striding private jet

The private jet concepts paint a picture of what’s possible within the ultra-long range aircraft.

David Flynn |

Airfares have hit a two year high – and they’re not slowing

What goes up must come down. At least, that’s how the saying goes…

Staff Writers |

Qantas now flying non-stop Melbourne to Dallas Fort Worth

The Flying Kangaroo is now just a single hop from over 200 destinations across North America.

Staff Writers |

Thai AirAsia X launches Sydney, Melbourne flights to Bangkok

The Asian airline challenges incumbents with low-priced Premium Class fares

David Flynn |

Airbus seeks to reshape flying with ‘zero emission’ aircraft

The world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft could enter service by 2035, Airbus says.

David Flynn |

Green machine: the A380 superjumbo gets hydrogen power

The double-decker jet will help Airbus chart a course into zero-emission flying.

David Flynn |

China Airlines boosts flights to Brisbane, Auckland

Taiwan’s flag-carrier will also celebrate 20 years flying to Brisbane in 2023.

David Flynn |

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport to get all-new Executive Lounge

Changes are afoot at Singapore’s popular and dare we say iconic airport hotel.

David Flynn |

Fiji Airways fires up non-stop flights to Vancouver

The Fijian carrier is expanding its international reach, with a possible A350 upgrade also waiting in the wings.

David Flynn |

Yes, Virgin Australia holds a trademark on ‘Mile High Club’

We wonder what Richard Branson had in mind when he laid claim to the catchy phrase?

David Flynn |

Oneworld, China Southern “in discussions” over alliance

The former SkyTeam member China’s largest airline could join Oneworld, with British Airways and American Airlines in support.

Bloomberg News |

Superjumbo superloos: the first class washrooms of the A380

It’ll be hard to return to cramped airplane bathrooms after a peek inside these spacious well-appointed first class washrooms.

David Flynn |

This Qantas jet has an exclusive ‘Harry Potter’ suite

But can you summon a glass of bubbles by saying “Accio, Champagne” ?

David Flynn |

Emirates, Qatar give Perth a superjumbo-sized travel boost

Both the Gulf airlines are bringing back their A380s, and there’s arguably no better way to fly from Perth to Europe or the UK.

David Flynn |