Airline News Page 9

Fiji Airways adopts AAdvantage as its loyalty scheme

It’s another step on the path to Oneworld membership.

David Flynn |

Cathay Pacific returns to Cairns

The Hong Kong-based carrier is ending a near five year absence from Tropical North Queensland.

Chris Ashton |

Cathay Pacific boosts flights, adds A350 to Perth

Jetting off to Hong Kong and beyond is now even easier – and a lot more comfortable.

Chris Ashton |

Cathay Pacific adds more Brisbane flights

The Oneworld member ramps up its Sunshine State presence with a new and very welcome daytime flight to Hong Kong.

David Flynn |

Qantas launches Vanuatu flights

New flights from Brisbane and Sydney will fill the gap left by the collapse of Air Vanuatu.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

Qantas brings ‘group boarding’ to Sydney flights

Qantas is now boarding domestic flights by passenger groups: here’s what you need to know.

David Flynn |

Qantas upgrades regional flights

The airline will phase out its Q200 and Q300 turboprop aircraft.

David Flynn |

China Airlines adds Melbourne-Auckland flights

Fresh competition for that quick hop across the ditch.

David Flynn |

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.

David Flynn |

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.

Chris Ashton |

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.

David Flynn |

Air India reveals A320neo business class, premium economy

The Star Alliance member is introducing a three-class cabin on its A320neos.

Chris Ashton |

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.

Staff Writers |

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...

David Flynn |

Direct flights lift off between Melbourne and Hangzhou

Beijing Capital Airlines is flying high with its second non-stop route from Melbourne.

David Flynn |

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...

David Flynn |

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.

Staff Writers |