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Nepal Airlines plans Sydney-Kathmandu flights
The flights would include a Singapore stopover on the 13½ journey.
Rex launches Sydney-Adelaide flights
Regional Express says the long game is direct flights between every capital city in Australia.
Air Canada developing new Boeing 787, 777 business class
The airline’s flagship international Signature Class is headed for an upgrade.
Review: Emirates A380 Sydney-Christchurh
The superjumbo is once again the best way to travel across the pond. First class for just three hours..? Well, why not!
Air Canada eyes a return to Melbourne
The Canadian flag-carrier is keen to restart flights between Melbourne and Vancouver.
Air Canada A321XLR to have “private flatbed suites”
The long-range single-aisle jets will be crowned by 14 private suites which transform into lie-flat beds.
Qantas A380 returns to Sydney-Hong Kong for summer 2023-2024
The superjumbo and its first class suites will once again be a regular visitor to the Asian metropolis.
Qantas makes long-awaited return to San Francisco
After multiple delayed restarts, the red-tailed roo is once again a regular presence in Fog City.
France’s short-range domestic flight ban is now in effect
The controversial rule applies to air routes where a train or bus alternative of less than 2.5 hours exists.
Lufthansa Technik unveils lavish Boeing 777-9 VIP cabin
This light-filled luxury jet concept sports enough room for you and your whole entourage.
Air India to launch new first, business class next year
The fleet-wide US$400m upgrade program is part of an ambitious reboot for the nation’s flag-carrier.
Now you can fly Finnair from Sydney to London
Experience a great business class seat plus some great lounges into the bargain.
Qantas to fly Finnair A330s to Singapore, Bangkok
There’s quite a surprise in store for Qantas travellers headed to Singapore and Bangkok…
Qantas doubles Tokyo flights in time for Japan ski season
Aussies seeking a Japanese escape are in luck with Qantas doubling down on its flights to Tokyo.
Everything you need to know about Star Alliance
Here’s how you can unlock perks across 26 different airlines, simply by holding one frequent flyer card.
Singapore Airlines A380 soars in Sydney, Melbourne
The superjumbos add more first class options for high flyers bound for Singapore and beyond.
More airlines saying ‘leave your passport in your pocket’
Digital-first technology is becoming the new ‘express ticket’ for boarding or entering the frequent flyer lounge.
Oneworld lounges, alliance-wide points upgrades on the way
Travellers are still waiting for the long-promised debut of Oneworld lounges and alliance-wide points upgrades.
