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Sri Lankan Airlines to be sold off, privatised
Sri Lanka’s new government plans to sell off the national airline.
Qantas gets green light for Sydney-Seoul flights
The Flying Kangaroo will soon make the long hop to South Korea.
This electric ‘sea glider’ could be the ultimate island hopp
Hawaiian Airlines is backing the 100-seat electric jet for the future of its inter-island flights.
European airlines, airports drop mandatory mask requirements
From Monday 16 May, face masks will no longer be a must-have when flying within Europe.
A 51% stake in South African Airways was sold for just $3
After emerging from bankruptcy proceedings, SAA landed a new majority owner at a bargain basement price.
Here is Air France’s new all-suite business class with doors
“Comfort and elegance” are the touchstones of the SkyTeam member’s Boeing 777 suites.
Etihad to remain Virgin partner despite Qatar alliance
The Gulf rivals will stand shoulder to shoulder on Virgin Australia’s roster of international partners.
Emirates A380 premium economy coming to Sydney
The Gulf carrier is set to upgrade passenger comfort on flights from Sydney all the way through to London and Paris.
Qantas to upgrade Perth-London to A350
First class travel is coming to the non-stop Kangaroo Route thanks to Qantas’ new globe-striding A350 aircraft.
Best business class seats: Qantas Boeing 787
Looking for the best business class seats on the Qantas Boeing 787-9? We've used the official seat map to reveal the choice picks.
Qantas to resume Perth-London flights on May 23
High demand on the Kangaroo Route will see the Roo restore its service from Perth earlier than planned.
Qantas locks in domestic fleet order for A321XLR, A220 jets
The first 40 Airbus A321XLR and A220 aircraft to revitalise Qantas' domestic fleet will begin to arrive from late next year.
Rex inks partnership with Delta Air Lines
The ‘heart of the country’ is expanding its reach with a new international ally across the Pacific.
Lufthansa reveals ‘new’ A350 business class
The German flag-carrier is now flying former Philippine Airlines A350s which boast a superior business class to Lufthansa's own.
Airlines slow to allow pets in Australian aircraft cabins
New aviation rules allow airlines to decide whether to carry animals in aircraft cabins, but their policies haven’t yet changed.
Is this how flying could look in the not-too-distant future?
An international aircraft design award is pulling back the curtain on sky-high tech trends.
Air Vanuatu to resume flights from Australia in July
The return is perfectly-timed, coinciding with the country’s reopening of international travellers.
Etihad says leisure flyers are filling business class
Around 90% of Etihad’s business class bookings are from travellers making leisure trips.
