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Cathay plans A350s on all Australian flights by November
From later this year, every Cathay Pacific flight to Australia will offer the carrier’s latest business class and premium economy.
Singapore to require all inbound travellers take virus tests
The island-nation also mandates insurance for virus-related treatment and hospitalisation with a minimum coverage of S$30,000.
UK mulls quarantine hotels, GPS trackers to fight virus
Government to ‘consider all possibilities’ as it strives to vaccinate all U.K. adults by September.
Emirates suspends flights to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
The Gulf carrier has cancelled its flights to Australia's three largest cities "until further notice."
ACCC seeks airport reforms to end Qantas-Virgin duopoly
The consumer watchdog says the pandemic downturn in air travel is an opportunity to encourage more competition in Australian skies
Samsung launches Galaxy S21 phones, earbuds and smart tags
Three S21 handsets, 'pro' earbuds and a physical item tracker all aim to rival Apple's existing and future devices.
Australia temporarily cuts international arrivals
It just got much harder for Australians stranded overseas to make their way home.
Europe considers vaccination certificates to boost travel
Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 could unlock a greater range of destinations compared to those who've not had the jab.
What's next for Qantas first class?
The Qantas A380s are back, along with their decade-old first class suites, but where does the Flying Kangaroo go from here?
Qantas will revisit non-stop Project Sunrise at end of 2021
Non-stop flights to London, Paris and New York will have ever stronger appeal in the post-pandemic era, Qantas says.
USA to introduce pre-flight COVID testing
From January 26, all visitors to the USA will be required to show a negative test result.
Qantas says 87% of flyers willing to take COVID vaccine
The airline claims widespread support for its plan to make vaccination compulsory in order to travel overseas.
How to get a free upgrade to Emirates premium economy
Stuck in economy and fancy a complimentary bump-up to a much better seat?
Pre-flight COVID test required for all flights to Australia
All travellers headed to Australia will soon need to show a negative result for a pre-flight PCR test.
UK imposes mandatory COVID tests on all incoming travellers
There'll also be a £500 fines for people who don’t get tested within 72 hours of travel.
Boeing to pay $3.2 billion on 737 MAX fraud charges
The settlement with the US Justice Department follows a two-year probe.
Vaccine for most travellers available from mid-year
Unless you belong to a 'priority group', your COVID shots won't be likely until the back half of 2021.
Amazon swoops on four ex-Qantas Boeing 767s
The popular and long-lived jet gains a new lease of life with Amazon's own cargo airline.
