Airline News Page 6

China Eastern Airlines bringing the Airbus A350 to Brisbane

Get set for a vastly-improved business class, complete with a ‘mini first class’ suite.

Chris Ashton |

Turkish Airlines unveils all-new Crystal Business Class

Sliding doors, wireless charging and a lighter, warmer colour palette are a few of the top-line details.

Chris Ashton |

Here is Qatar’s new Qsuite Next Gen business class

There’s a fresh benchmark for business class…

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia ending Cairns-Tokyo flights

Just one year after flights began, Virgin is saying ‘sayonara’ to Japan.

Chris Ashton |

Qantas eyes flights to Athens, Seattle, Chicago, Las Vegas

As more long-range jets join the fleet, here’s where Qantas wants to fly them…

David Flynn |

Here is Korean Air’s new 787-10 business class

The SkyTeam member reveals its high-privacy and high-tech ‘Prestige Suites 2.0’

David Flynn |

ITA Airways’ SkyTeam status match for Qantas, Emirates

Frequent travellers can parlay competing status for almost 18 months of Volare membership.

Staff Writers |

Qantas wants to bring the 787 back to Brisbane-LAX

There’ll be no tears shed if Brisbane can ditch its Airbus A330 flight to Los Angeles.

David Flynn |

Review: Qantas Perth-Paris business class

Join Executive Traveller on the 17-hour trek to Paris as the ted-tailed Dreamliner becomes a Seineliner...

David Flynn |

Delta Air Lines unbundles business class

Lounge access, advance seat selection and checked baggage could all be on the chopping block.

Chris Ashton |

Compensation for delayed or cancelled QF34, QF6 flights

Qantas flights from Paris and Rome to Perth are covered by an EU ‘passenger rights’ compensation rule.

Staff Writers |

Domestic Dreamliners? The Qantas Boeing 787-10

These modern 787-10s should replace the aging Airbus A330 on Australia’s east-west routes.

David Flynn |

Qantas launches pay-by-the-month lounge access

The Qantas Club subscription model costs $99 for 28 days of lounging, but comes with a few caveats…

David Flynn |

How Riyadh Air aims to swoop on frequent flyers

The Gulf airline plans to take loyalty into the realm of the super-app.

David Flynn |

Riyadh Air plans flights to Australia, NZ

Another Gulf airline plans to muscle its way into the skies...

David Flynn |

Compensation for delayed or cancelled QF2, QF10 flights

Qantas flights from London to Australia are covered by a UK ‘passenger rights’ rule for almost $1,000 in compensation.

David Flynn |

China Southern restarts Perth-Guangzhou flights

The heavyweight Chinese airline with its global reach makes a welcome return to the WA capital.

David Flynn |

Airlines push back against Australian passenger rights bill

The bill is inspired by similar legislation in Europe, where passengers can claim up to $1000 for delayed flights.

Chris Ashton |