Airline News Page 4

Qantas A380 and first class returns to Melbourne

The red-tailed superjumbo bounces back onto the Los Angeles route from October 31.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific brings first class back to Beijing, LAX

The popular ‘open suites’ bring more of the world under their wings.

Staff Writers |

Qantas extends travel credit use-by date to December 2024

Those ‘Covid credits’ will be valid for an additional 12 months, but there’s still a catch or two…

David Flynn |

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air: first Boeing 787 arrives in 2025

Get ready for a new battle of the best first class and business class, with opulent lounges on the ground...

David Flynn |

Qantas now offers early check-in at LAX

Check in for your evening Qantas flight to Australia as early as 2.30pm.

David Flynn |

El Al to launch non-stop flights to Melbourne

The Israeli flag-carrier plans to open the first direct air link between Tel Aviv and Australia by June 2024.

David Flynn |

Bait and switch: should you be compensated for a worse seat?

We ask readers if compensation is due when seats provided aren’t the ones advertised.

Chris Ashton |

How to unlock the best Qantas seats using the ‘T-80’ rule

The inside tip for grabbing the best seats which Qantas usually reserves for top-tier frequent flyers.

Staff Writers |

What you need to know about the UK’s new ETA entry permit

The United Kingdom is joining the EU, US and Canada by implementing its own ETA scheme.

Chris Ashton |

Review: Qantas Airbus A380 onboard lounges

These cosy spaces bring a social ‘speakeasy’ vibe to the superjumbo.

David Flynn |

Qatar Airways teases next-gen Qsuites, first class

Watch for everything from a ‘mini-Qsuite’ on single-aisle jets to an all-new international first class.

David Flynn |

Europe’s ETIAS visa waiver delayed until 2024

Following multiple delays, the online visa waiver system will now take off from 2024.

Staff Writers |

Up close with Qantas’ luxurious new A350 first class suites

Join Executive Traveller as we take a detailed look at the next generation of Qantas first class.

David Flynn |

Here is Swiss’ elegant all-new first and business class

From 2025 travellers can look forward to fully private first class plus spacious doored ‘business plus’ suites.

David Flynn |

How Malaysia Airlines makes its amazing business class satay

Every day the Asian carrier cooks up 26,000 satay sticks and 200 litres of peanut sauce.

David Flynn |

Virgin Atlantic officially joins the SkyTeam Alliance

Frequent flyers can now earn and redeem points on SkyTeam airlines, plus access elite lounges across the globe.

Staff Writers |

Qantas: new premium economy ‘cradle seats’ with more legroom

The airline aims at the sweet spot for those 18-21 hour flights.

David Flynn |

Up close with Lufthansa’s new ‘Allegris’ business class

Fresh from its launch in Berlin, here is a closer look at the next-gen business class seats and suites.

David Flynn |