Coronavirus

BA's 12-month status extension is not for everyone

British Airways is giving members of its On Business rewards program a free year of status.

Private investors circle Virgin Australia for take-over

A leaner and more competitive Virgin Australia could emerge in the wake of a dramatic 'take-over ...

Govt to subsidise domestic flights by Qantas, Virgin

A 'minimum domestic network' operated by Qantas and Virgin will be underwritten by the Australian...

Philippine Airlines Melbourne-Manila repatriation flight

The airline is green-lighting a special flight from Melbourne to Manila on Sunday 19 April 2020.

Airline loyalty programs eyed as key assets in US bailout

Airline loyalty programs could become collateral as part of the US government's $50bn bailout.

Qatar Airways shuts Al Safwa, business, first class lounges

The airline will consolidate all eligible passengers into its spacious Al Mourjan business class ...

Emirates begins pre-flight coronavirus tests on passengers

Passport, boarding pass, blood test results: could on-the-spot checks for COVID-19 become a new p...

Cathay, Emirates move to Heathrow T2

Fewer flights and passengers means it's time for London Heathrow to downsize.

Can you get a refund on Qantas, Virgin Australia flights?

If the airline cancels your flight, you may be entitled to a cash refund – but even if not, your ...

Experts predict 'normal' travel won't resume until 2023

Business travellers will lead the recovery, but traffic won't be back to 2019-levels until 2023.

Coronavirus will cost airlines $490 billion, and counting

Airlines will be hammered by a US$314bn (A$490bn) loss in ticket sales in 2020 alone.

AA gives an extra year of AAdvantage elite status

American Airlines is the last of the major US carriers to roll out respite for grounded frequent ...

These international airlines still fly to Australia

Whether you're trying to get back to Australia or are returning home elsewhere, these airlines st...

Qantas culls its flying fleet to "three aircraft"

Qantas rolls out a drastic downsizing of its domestic operations.

AirNZ extends coronavirus skeleton schedule to June 30

The Kiwi carrier will retains its coronavirus-crimped schedule until at least mid-ayear.

Qantas rescue flights for Peru, Argentina, South Africa

Qantas will dispatch its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to bring home more Australians stranded overseas.

Virgin Australia will fly to Paris (via Auckland, Hong Kong)

Virgin Australia's Boeing 777 will make a one-off trek from Brisbane to Paris, with stops in Auck...

Coronavirus: Lufthansa retires Airbus A380s, Boeing 747s

Lufthansa says it will "take years until the worldwide demand for air travel returns to pre-crisi...