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How airlines know what you’re willing to pay for a ticket
Artificial intelligence algorithms are processing reams of data to fine-tune airfares in ways that may surprise you.
Star Alliance launches its own credit card in Australia
The co-branded card will let you earn miles or points in the frequent flyer program of selected Star Alliance member airlines.
Virgin Australia partnership with ANA, Air Canada, Hawaiian
More partner flights will unlock more Velocity points and status credits.
Virgin Australia restarts Singapore Airlines codeshare
Travellers can enjoy full partnership perks across the two airlines, just in time for the Christmas break.
Qatar Airways will live-stream every World Cup match
For 28 thrilling days, every match is beaming direct to passengers cruising at 40,00ft.
Air Mauritius resumes twice-weekly link to Perth
The airline’s lie-flat business class will ensure your tropical holiday gets off to a flying start.
Qantas rolls out a ‘retro menu’ at its first class lounges
Take your tastebuds on a trip down memory lane…
Virgin Australia makes its return to New Zealand
The streamlined Qantas challenger is testing the market with Queenstown as its sole trans-Tasman port, for now.
Qantas’ Sydney to Santiago flights make triumphant return
It marks the end to a 30-month hiatus between the two cities, and a valuable reconnection for visitors and locals.
Virgin Australia reopens Sydney ‘Premium Entry’
The time-saving airport priority lane makes a welcome return, but only during morning peak hours.
Singapore Airlines’ original A380 seats become museum star
The iconic suites will join a museum exhibition celebrating the Lion City’s homegrown brands.
British Airways upgrades business class dining with new menu
It’s ‘bon voyage’ to the single tray offering and ‘welcome back’ to individually served courses.
Qantas once ordered 20 Airbus A380s, only ten will fly again
Over the past two decades, the Qantas Airbus A380s followed a bumpy flightpath and at times an uncertain trajectory.
Qantas restarts Perth-Johannesburg, axes Perth-Jakarta
Jo’burg is back, but only until March 2023, when the route “will be suspended until further notice.”
American Airlines restarts Sydney flights
The Qantas partner and Oneworld member will once again fly daily between Sydney and Los Angeles.
One grounded A380 needs 4,500 hours work to fly again
Bringing an A380 out of hibernation is a long and complicated process.
Why it pays to be a more conscious traveller
Small travel changes can leave a long-lasting impression, and you can start long before you even take off.
South Korea’s T’way Air to launch Sydney-Seoul flights
The Jetstar-like airline aims to offer business class at premium economy prices.
