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Thai’s latest A350 business class is a blast from the past

At least the old school business class seats in this pre-loved A350 have plenty of leg room…

David Flynn |

Malaysia Airlines brings A350 back to Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines brings its newest A350 to Melbourne, but with a stylish Scandi twist...

David Flynn |

Etihad showcases new 787 business class suites

The fresh wave of Dreamliners will sport an upgraded version of the A350 Business Studio suites with more space and privacy.

David Flynn |

End of an era for Virgin Australia business class

The departure of Virgin’s last A330 closes a chapter of intense competition at the pointy end of Australia’s domestic market.

David Flynn |

Qantas extends partnership with India’s largest airline

The Qantas-IndiGo alliance now reaches more cities via Singapore.

David Flynn |

Jetstar 787s to get new business class seats, WiFi

A tip-to-tail makeover will set the Dreamliners up for their next decade of flying.

David Flynn |

Batik Air launches direct Melbourne-Kuala Lumpur flights

The Malaysian airline formerly known as Malindo will fly non-stop to Melbourne over the summer season.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines adds fifth daily Sydney-Singapore flight

Expect five flights a day between Sydney and Singapore from next year as the Star Alliance member gears up for growth.

David Flynn |

China Eastern now flying from Sydney to Hangzhou

Alternating between direct flights and via Auckland, it’s the airline’s fourth Australian link to mainland China.

Staff Writers |

Cathay Pacific adds more Sydney-Hong Kong flights

The move brings Sydney back to the pre-2020 level of four Cathay flights a day.

Chris Ashton |

Brisbane welcomes back China Eastern Airlines

The newly-rebounded flights to Shanghai unlock over 80 connections throughout mainland China and beyond.

Chris Ashton |

Qantas axes Melbourne-Perth Boeing 787

The flagship QF9 Kangaroo Route flight will become purely a Perth-London route as the Dreamliner drops out of Melbourne.

David Flynn |

Rex begins flights between Brisbane and Adelaide

The daily Boeing 737 ramps up competition for both business and leisure travellers.

David Flynn |

Qantas launches Sydney-Perth-Paris flights

The new flights come just in time for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

David Flynn |

When it doesn’t make sense to upgrade to business class

The ‘upgrade lottery’ has more losers than winners, so why play the game in the first place?

Steve Hui |

Qantas A350s will have electric ‘blackout windows’

The ‘e-glass’ technology will let you – or the cabin crew – dim the plane’s windows at the touch of a button.

David Flynn |

Qantas brings lie-flat business class to Sydney-Bali

It’s a great way to start and finish your holiday, with lie-flat beds especially welcome on the overnight return leg.

David Flynn |

Codename ‘Skyroom’: Singapore Airlines A380 concepts

Singapore Airlines’ latest Airbus A380 first class suites were conceived as a hotel room above the clouds.

David Flynn |