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Qantas eyes flights to London via Darwin
Western Australia's domestic border restrictions could cost Perth its direct Heathrow flights, when international travel returns.
Final call: Alitalia to shut down on October 15
The bankrupt Italian national carrier will be replaced by a new state-owned airline.
Qantas to lay out roadmap for restart of overseas flights
The airline will next week share its estimates of how and when overseas travel will resume.
Singapore, Hong Kong abandon ‘travel bubble’ plans
After one year and two false starts, both countries have scrapped the travel bubble due to their differing Covid-19 strategies.
Asiana’s Star Alliance exit to boost Korean Air, Delta JV
The world’s largest airline alliance is set to lose a key member from its Asia footprint.
Virgin launches cut-price ‘seat only’ Economy Lite fare
The new entry-level economy tickets come with no bags but a few caveats...
Qantas to require all employees to be vaccinated
All Qantas staff, along with passengers on international flights, will have to roll up their sleeves...
WA makes vaccination mandatory for travellers from NSW
Proof of vaccination plus a pre-departure Covid test will be required before entering the state.
Starlux to begin Taipei-Singapore flights in September
The Taiwanese startup is making a long-awaited entry onto one of Asia's busiest and most competitive premium routes.
Qantas shares Zoom backgrounds and soundtracks
Add a touch of travel to your next Zoom or Teams call while streaming the Qantas boarding music in the background.
NZ to remain closed to travellers until 2022
When NZ reopens its borders next year, it'll initially be for vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries.
JetBlue’s US$830 business class flights shake up London-NY
It’s part of a boom in trans-Atlantic service that’s all about low-cost, highly comfortable flights.
Review: BA’s new Boeing 777-300ER first class suites
This evolution of BA’s Dreamliner First suite comes with sliding doors and a few shortcomings compared to its predecessor.
HK Express to begin flying A321neo from October 2022
HK Express will grow its fleet as it takes over many regional routes previously flown by Cathay Dragon.
United joins Cathay in mandatory Covid vaccination
Carrier says decision grew out of concern for employee health ‘Everyone is safer’ when all are vaccinated, company says
Virgin Atlantic looks to stock market listing
Billionaire Richard Branson’s flagship carrier could be floated as the company looks to its post-Covid future.
US airlines pushed to ban carry-on alcoholic drinks
Alcohol-fuelled ‘air rage’ outbursts have dramatically increased after Covid mask mandates went into effect.
Qantas fan pays 2m points for A380 business class seats
The bidding frenzy at an online auction saw the ‘pre-loved’ business class seats bought for estimated value of $40,000.
