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Guide: Flying Virgin Australia with infants, children

There's a lot to know when travelling with kids – here's the run-down when you take to the skies with Virgin.

Matt Lennon |

Day 7: win $5,000 worth of travel with Star Alliance

Star Alliance partners with Executive Traveller to celebrate 25 years of innovation with an exclusive $5,000 prize.

Staff Writers |

Virgin beats Qantas to the punch with international WiFi

Virgin Australia's inflight WiFi is coming back: here’s what you need to know.

Staff Writers |

Virgin Australia to launch Cairns–Tokyo flights

Virgin’s long-awaited flights to Tokyo are now on sale ahead of a June 2023 lift-off...

David Flynn |

Singapore Airlines plans reconfig of ultra-long range A350s

What’s in store for the globe-striding jets?

David Flynn |

Air India to launch new first, business class in mid-2024

The fleet-wide US$400m upgrade program will also see the debut of premium economy.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific brings first class back to the skies

The popular ‘open suites’ return to the skies for the first time in almost three years.

David Flynn |

Is Qantas set to announce Darwin-Singapore flights?

A Qantas jet would reconnect the Top End with Singapore for the first time since 2006.

David Flynn |

Boeing 777X ultra-long range private jet

The Boeing 777x has yet to make its first flight but already this next-generation jet is being spec'd out for a limited editio...

David Flynn |

Airfares have hit a two year high – and they’re not slowing

What goes up must come down. At least, that’s how the saying goes…

Staff Writers |

Qantas now flying non-stop Melbourne to Dallas Fort Worth

The Flying Kangaroo is now just a single hop from over 200 destinations across North America.

Staff Writers |

France bans short-range domestic flights

The rule applies to air routes where a train or bus alternative of less than 2.5 hours exists.

Staff Writers |

Thai AirAsia X launches Sydney, Melbourne flights to Bangkok

The Asian airline challenges incumbents with low-priced Premium Class fares

David Flynn |

Airbus seeks to reshape flying with ‘zero emission’ aircraft

The world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft could enter service by 2035, Airbus says.

David Flynn |

Green machine: the A380 superjumbo gets hydrogen power

The double-decker jet will help Airbus chart a course into zero-emission flying.

David Flynn |

China Airlines boosts flights to Brisbane, Auckland

Taiwan’s flag-carrier will also celebrate 20 years flying to Brisbane in 2023.

David Flynn |

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport to get all-new Executive Lounge

Changes are afoot at Singapore’s popular and dare we say iconic airport hotel.

David Flynn |

Fiji Airways fires up non-stop flights to Vancouver

The Fijian carrier is expanding its international reach, with a possible A350 upgrade also waiting in the wings.

David Flynn |