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Air New Zealand brings back Wamos Air on Auckland-Perth

It’ll be a case of deja vu for some passengers jetting across the Tasman in the new year.

Chris Ashton |

Dec 31 deadline approaches for Qantas Covid credit bookings

While you can also request a full refund, Qantas is offering double points for bookings made with ‘Covid credit’.

David Flynn |

How airlines are spreading Christmas cheer this year

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at 40,000 feet.

Staff Writers |

Get ready for JAL’s amazing new A350 first, business class

Suites with sliding doors, built-in speakers and the choice of a single or double bed will soon take flight.

David Flynn |

The A380 almost had a split-level first class ‘loft’ suite

Etihad’s A380 The Residence suite almost embraced an ‘upstairs, downstairs’ approach.

David Flynn |

Air New Zealand to fly battery-powered electric plane

It’s the first step towards low-emissions commercial flights, says AirNZ.

David Flynn |

Qantas extends free inflight beer, wine service

‘Happy hour’ now kicks off at noon, so cheers to that!

David Flynn |

Qantas launches app-based baggage tracking

The latest version of the Qantas App now lets you track your checked luggage on over 60 domestic flights.

David Flynn |

Hawaiian Airlines to merge with Alaska Airlines

Will the Honolulu-based carrier now become a member of the Oneworld alliance?

David Flynn |

Here are the best (and worst) Qantas business class seats

All Qantas international business class seats, ranked and rated.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific adds more Brisbane flights

The Oneworld member is ramping up its connections to the Sunshine State.

David Flynn |

United begins Brisbane-Los Angeles flights

The Star Alliance member and Virgin Australia partner adds a new non-stop option for visitors to La La Land.

Chris Ashton |

Lufthansa confirms new 747 first class on the way

The Queen of the Skies will cosset passengers above the clouds with customised first class suites.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines’ best (and worst) business class seats

We rank and rate all five variations of Singapore Airlines’ business class.

David Flynn |

Is this Emirates’ new A350 business class?

Emirates will look to narrow the gap between business and first class on its new Airbus A350 jets.

David Flynn |

Gold Coast Airport’s domestic upgrade kicks into high gear

Coolie Airport will soon introduce a sleek lounge bar, playground and more.

Chris Ashton |

Malaysia Airlines: we won’t ‘unbundle’ business class

The KL-based airline says it would rather give more to passengers, rather than take things away.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific upgrades first class dining

New restaurant partnerships deliver fine dining in the air and on the ground

David Flynn |