Airline News
Germany gives Lufthansa $15 billion bailout
The German government will take a stake in Lufthansa and push the airline to fly more fuel-efficient planes.
Emirates to keep most Airbus A380s, says Sir Tim Clark
The A380 will be Emirates' flagship for years to come says the airline's president, although many will also be grounded for years.
Bain says Virgin Australia needs to regain "Virgin Blue" fun
Boston-based Bain Capital is pushing ahead with a "second-round proposal" to take control of Virgin Australia.
Etihad may axe Airbus A380s, cancel A350 order
The trend towards downsizing continues, with Etihad embarking on a fleet review that could see the superjumbo gone for good.
Qantas still cool on flights from Perth to Paris, Frankfurt
The prospect of direct flights from Perth to Paris, Frankfurt and Johannesburg remains in limbo.
Coronavirus impact: Emirates cuts first class service
Covid-19 takes a little lustre off flying in Emirates' first class and business class.
Singapore to allow transit passengers from June 2
The Singapore stopover is coming back, but you can forget about lounges and duty-free shopping...
Air France to scrap its entire Airbus A380 fleet
Air France bids "Adieu!" to all nine of its Airbus A380s, becoming the latest airline declaring an early superjumbo send-off.
Emirates wants to drop its last five Airbus A380 orders
The Gulf airline could cut as many as half of its Airbus A380 fleet while also slashing 30% of its workforce.
Etihad restarts Sydney-London flights
Settle into your seat for a marathon 24 hour trek, because you won't be stepping off the plane – even briefly – at Abu Dhabi.
How bubbles and corridors will reshape airline routes
International travel will return in COVID-safe chunks rather than an all-in approach.
Mask up, don't mingle: Qantas reveals new guidelines
Qantas' Fly Well program encompasses a range of health measures on the ground and in the air.
Thai Airways headed for bankruptcy court, restructure
The loss-making airline is expected to embark on a sweeping restructure which will also streamline its fleet.
Supersonic dreams: Qantas almost flew the Concorde
Some 60 years ago, the Flying Kangaroo was eager to get hopping faster than the speed of sound.
Delta set for Airbus A350s on Sydney-Los Angeles flights
With Delta's Boeing 777s all heading for retirement, the airline's flights to Australia are in for an upgrade.
Need a post-coronavirus holiday? Take a whisky trip!
Hikes, sailing, and distillery tours on the magical Hebridean isle of Islay is the taste of freedom.
Richard Branson's $1bn rescue package for Virgin empire
Selling down his stake in Virgin Galactic could be the path to a space-age rescue for other members of the Virgin family.
Revealed: the best bars in Asia
From New Delhi to Tokyo, here’s where to have a drink in style once you start travelling again.