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The world’s shortest A380 flight runs for just one hour
Welcome to Singapore Airlines’ sixty-minute superjumbo jaunt to Kuala Lumpur and back.
Qantas fast-tracks flights to London, Los Angeles
Flights from Sydney to Fiji, Vancouver and Singapore may also be brought forward from December 18.
Your guide to Qatar Airways’ new Business Lite fares
Traditional perks such as airport lounge access are now sold separately on some Qatar Airways business class tickets.
Qantas says no plans to bring A380s back early
The superjumbo is set to fly again from the middle of next year, but two of the 12-strong fleet will be retired.
NSW scraps hotel and home quarantine for overseas travellers
From November 1, fully-vaccinated travellers arriving into Sydney will no longer need to enter any form of quarantine.
Singapore Airlines is bringing back the Airbus A380
The superjumbo will make regional flights around Asia before beginning the long haul to London from November 18.
The new Alitalia readies for takeoff
New state-backed carrier ITA buys Alitalia brand for €90m yet seeks a clean break from bankrupt predecessor.
Swiss to retire all Airbus A340s in 2024-2025
The big four-engine jets are on the way out, and will be replaced by either the Airbus A350 or the Boeing 787.
Thailand to scrap quarantine for vaccinated visitors
Vaccinated travellers from ten low-risk countries will be exempt from quarantine as Thailand moves to save tourism.
Private jet market roars to life, planemakers can’t keep up
Industry sees strongest demand since the recession as builders rolling out new jets loaded with bells and whistles.
Asiana brings back domestic business class
After an 18-year hiatus, Asiana will relaunch business class services on domestic flights within South Korea.
Singapore’s next vaccinated travel lanes to Australia, NZ
Australia, New Zealand and Japan are top of the list as Singapore expands its quarantine-free VTL system.
Australia’s international travel reboot could move to Nov1
Sydney may see a return of international flights within weeks.
Singapore halves Covid tests for vaccinated travellers
It’s about to get easier and less expensive to visit the city-state.
Asiana’s Airbus A380 set for early retirement
The South Korean airline’s superjumbos will soon vanish from the skies.
Airlines want virus-busting seats to ease deep cleaning
Seat-maker Safran says carriers are eager to simplify the new health protocols shaped by Covid.
Singapore opens quarantine-free entry from UK, US and others
Fully-vaccinated travellers from almost a dozen countries can now skip quarantine.
Qantas eyes 2024 start for non-stop flights to London, NY
In a little over three years globe-striding Airbus A350-1000 jets could be settling into their new home at Qantas' Mascot hangars.
