Airline News

Qantas to fly Finnair A330s to Singapore, Bangkok

There’s quite a surprise in store for Qantas travellers headed to Singapore and Bangkok…

David Flynn |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Staff Writers |

Singapore Airlines A380 soars in Sydney, Melbourne

The superjumbos add more first class options for high flyers bound for Singapore and beyond.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

David Flynn |

Qantas now lets you pay to have an empty seat next to you

Pricing for the airline’s ‘Neighbour Free’ option begins at $30 on short-range flights.

David Flynn |

Hawaiian’s 787 business class comes with ‘Cabana Suites’

The arrival of Hawaiian's delayed Dreamliners sees the debut of an all-new business class seat.

David Flynn |

Philippine Airlines plans new A350 business class

The ultra-long range jets will connect Manila to the USA, Canada and potentially Europe.

David Flynn |

Virgin Australia pushes back Boeing 737 MAX debut

Those Tokyo flights will still go ahead, but they’ll launch on a decade-old Boeing 737.

David Flynn |

At 17+ hours, Qatar Airways’ longest flight is back

On the long trek between Auckland and Doha, the airline’s cosy business class Qsuite is definitely the place to be.

Chris Ashton |

Air New Zealand to launch new business class in Sept 2024

The new seats, and revolutionary economy bunk beds, will debut on flights to New York and Chicago.

David Flynn |

Qantas gears up for Sydney-New York flights

The New York flights will rely on Auckland as launchpad for a non-stop trek to the Big Apple.

David Flynn |

Why business class in Europe is rarely what you’d expect

EuroBusiness is essentially just like any other economy seat...

Staff Writers |

Etihad’s A380 Residence is the ultimate first class upgrade

The sky-high three room ‘supersuite’ can be booked by first class flyers.

David Flynn |

Qatar Airways set to debut Boeing 737 MAX business class

The Gulf carrier’s latest jet will take wing this month.

David Flynn |

Travel in style with this premium checked luggage

Modern, functional and ready to withstand whatever your travels throw at them, these are some of the best checked bags around.

Chris Ashton |

Revealed: Etihad’s new Boeing 787 business class

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

David Flynn |