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Are the days of inflight duty-free numbered?

Oneworld airline Finnair is the latest to announce the retirement of duty-free trolleys.

Bloomberg News |

The last Boeing 747: farewell, Queen of the Skies

The final delivery of the iconic jumbo jet marks the end of an era.

Bloomberg News |

Emirates eyes Darwin for Airbus A350 flights to Dubai

The Top End capital could become another addition to the Emirates network.

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines unlocks free WiFi in business class

Business class flyers get unlimited WiFi, with up to three hours free in premium economy and economy.

David Flynn |

Your complete guide to Singapore Airlines WiFi

Here’s everything you need to know about staying connected above the clouds on your next Singapore Airlines flight.

David Flynn |

United moves Sydney-Houston from year-round to seasonal

Despite a much-hyped return in October, the daily service is set for a temporary break until the Northern Winter.

Staff Writers |

This Californian cruise takes you from San Francisco to Napa

Fine food and sensational wine await when American Jazz makes its Frisco debut next month.

Chris Ashton |

Delta sets New Zealand debut with daily Auckland-LAX flight

The move will see it go head to head with Air New Zealand on the trans-Pacific route.

Chris Ashton |

Qantas on track for long-awaited San Francisco return

After multiple delayed restarts, the trans-Pacific link will finally take off before the middle of the year.

Chris Ashton |

China’s “big three” airlines boost flights to Australia

The high-flying trio are primed to be more frequent sights in Sydney and Melbourne.

Chris Ashton |

Lufthansa makes play to acquire stake in ITA Airways

If approved, the purchase would unlock valuable trans-Atlantic routes for the German carrier.

Bloomberg News |

ANA to fly twice daily between Sydney and Tokyo

Sydney will now see a total of 14 flights a week from the Star Alliance member.

Chris Ashton |

ANA pushes back return of Perth-Tokyo flights

West Australians bound for Japan will still need to make a kangaroo hop via the eastern states.

David Flynn |

Starlux reveals first A350 routes

The chic Taiwanese challenger pulls back the curtains on the new shape of premium travel on its first Airbus A350.

David Flynn |

Emirates doubles down on daily Brisbane-Dubai

The move will see the Qantas partner soar back to pre-pandemic levels.

Chris Ashton |

Demand for first, business class sees jumbos soaring back

The fuel-inefficient 747 and A380 enjoy a second chance in the skies, thanks to their large numbers of premium seats.

Bloomberg News |

How British Airways plans to help you beat fear of flying

Nervous flyers on the east and west coasts can help overcome their fears with these one-day sessions.

Chris Ashton |

Your guide to Emirates inflight WiFi

Here's everything you need to know about staying connected in the clouds on your next Emirates flight.

Staff Writers |