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Qantas launches Vanuatu flights
New flights from Brisbane and Sydney will fill the gap left by the collapse of Air Vanuatu.
What to expect from Emirates’ Boeing 777X
The first Emirates 777X jetliner isn’t due until 2026, but the Gulf carrier is locked into luxurious flying.
Qantas brings ‘group boarding’ to Sydney flights
Qantas is now boarding domestic flights by passenger groups: here’s what you need to know.
China Airlines adds Melbourne-Auckland flights
Fresh competition for that quick hop across the ditch.
When Virgin Australia business class was a game-changer
We look back to the all-to-brief era of intense competition at the pointy end of Australia’s domestic market.
LATAM goes four times weekly from Melbourne to Santiago
The ready-to-launch connection brings the Chilean carrier's Australian flights to 14 per week.
Cathay Pacific marks 25 years of Asia Miles
Executive Traveller sits down with Cathay’s loyalty chief to hear about what’s next for the powerhouse Asian rewards currency.
Air India reveals A320neo business class, premium economy
The Star Alliance member is introducing a three-class cabin on its A320neos.
Singapore Airlines WiFi review: free, and very fast
Here’s everything you need to know about staying connected above the clouds on your next Singapore Airlines flight.
SQ: no new ultra-long range A350 business class
Travellers on the 18+ hour trek between Singapore and New York will have to wait longer for a better business class...
Direct flights lift off between Melbourne and Hangzhou
Beijing Capital Airlines is flying high with its second non-stop route from Melbourne.
Why Etihad Airways may (or may) not join Star Alliance
The Gulf carrier’s CEO admits he could see an alliance partnership on the cards, but not right away...
Delta One business class guide: seats, lounges & more
Your guide to flying business class with Delta Air Lines, including which aircraft feature sliding privacy doors.
Your guide to Virgin’s Velocity Gold frequent flyer status
As you move up the Velocity ladder, Gold status unlocks really useful benefits to make your next trip more comfortable.
British Airways’ new 787 business class is (finally) here
The Dreamliners are at last getting a better business class.
Cathay Pacific’s last plane departs the Australian desert
After an extended ‘stopover’, all of Cathay Pacific’s desert-stored aircraft have made the long journey home.
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.