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Did Qantas really invent business class?
Qantas has long claimed to have created business class, but the real story is a little less clear-cut and much more fascinating.
Swiss locks in new A350 first, business class layout
From 2025 travellers can look forward to fully private first class plus spacious doored ‘business plus’ suites.
United readies new Airbus A321XLR Polaris business class
Single-aisle suites will spearhead United’s renewed assault on the trans-Atlantic market.
Review: Qantas international WiFi
Selected Qantas flights to and from Asia offer fast free WiFi, but only for part of the journey...
What’s next for Qantas in the post-Alan Joyce era?
The new Qantas CEO will be keen to win back the hearts, wallets and confidence of travellers.
Airbus A321LR business class concept is a corner couch
The business class ‘Settee Corner’ aims to deliver at-home couch comfort at 30,000 feet.
All business class: how OzJet challenged Qantas, and lost
How an upstart airline with all-business-class Boeing 737s challenged Qantas on the lucrative Sydney-Melbourne route.
Qantas A380 to fly Sydney-Johannesburg
It’s the first time the red-tailed superjumbo will fly to South Africa.
LATAM resumes non-stop Melbourne to Santiago flights
The freshly-rebounded connection brings the Chilean carrier's Australian flights to 10 per week.
United challenges Qantas for Sydney, Melbourne Brisbane
More flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston will benefit Virgin while testing the loyalty of Qantas’ passengers.
This new airline has no economy seats, overhead luggage bins
With just 30 business class seats from tip to tail, the Bermuda-based startup offers more of a ‘private jet’ experience.
Qantas scraps expiry date on Covid refunds
A win for passengers waiting on an estimated $400m of refunds from flights cancelled during the pandemic.
Air New Zealand switches on live sports TV
The Sport 24 channel will be streamed to each seat’s video screen on Boeing 777 and 787 flights.
Last day to claim your free Qantas points, status credits
Qantas is gifting frequent flyers as many as 5,000 Qantas points or 75 status credits.
3D scanners let you leave laptops, toiletries in your bag
Life’s actually getting a little easier for travellers as the advanced scanners come online.
How to claim a refund on your Qantas Covid travel credit
Haven’t already cashed in your Covid travel credit? Time is running out, so here’s what you need to do.
Qatar Airways working on next-gen Qsuite 2
The upgraded business class suites will replace first class on Qatar's flagship international fleet.
Qatar Airways will keep its A380s flying for years to come
The superjumbo will be put out to pasture again, but not in a hurry…
