Airline News
Emirates considers all-new Boeing 777 business class
The Gulf airline mulls an end to the middle seat on the Boeing 777 fleet, while also ramping up its premium economy roll-out.
Business class compared: Qantas vs Virgin vs Rex
Premium travellers are now spoiled for choice, but which airline is best in business class?
Here is Singapore Airlines’ new business class amenity kit
These elegant Penhaligon’s kits are available on request from Singapore Airlines’ business class passengers.
This Seattle high-rise will feature its own Boeing 747
Yes, that’s an actual Boeing 747 nestled between two 48-storey luxury apartment blocks.
Etihad reveals A350 business class suites with sliding doors
Etihad Airways’ CEO talks up a ‘business plus’ approach at the pointy end of his new flagship Airbus A350 jets.
Rex launches Brisbane-Melbourne Boeing 737 flights
Brisbane is not only Regional Express' latest destination but shows the battle for the 'golden triangle' has begun.
Lufthansa wants to charge flyers “to be seen to be green”
Under a ‘Green Rewards’ program, travellers will soon be asked to pay for the privilege of flaunting their eco-cred...
International business travel begins to spring back
Zoom calls can’t replace face-to-face meetings where clients get hands-on with product.
SQ signs off on Boeing 777X first, business class
Over-sized first class suites? Sliding doors in business class? Despite finalising designs, SQ isn’t about to fan any speculation.
Virgin Australia reveals new business class, economy seats
These seats will soon take to the skies as Virgin seeks real-world feedback on their designs.
Rex launches free WiFi on Boeing 737 flights
Now there are more ways to stay connected above the clouds.
Flying with SQ in the Australia-Singapore bubble
What’s it like to travel on a ‘vaccinated travel lane’ (VTL) flight between Sydney and Singapore?
First Qantas A380 returns Tuesday November 9
The red-tailed Qantas Airbus A380s will make an even earlier return to the skies.
Virgin trials toasted sandwiches for economy meals
A welcome selection of fresh food will join Virgin’s economy ‘buy on board’ menu from next month.
Alaska Airlines replaces bottled water with ‘boxed water’
Boxes of water are being handed out to business class flyers, and poured into recyclable cups in economy.
SkyTeam status match for BA, Qatar, Emirates, SQ
With just one email, you can pocket SkyTeam Elite Plus status through to the end of 2022.
Covid tests a hidden cost of post-pandemic travel
Mandatory Covid testing will add hundreds to the cost of an overseas solo business trip, and thousands to a family holiday.