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Review: Qantas Perth-Paris business class

Join Executive Traveller on the 17-hour trek to Paris as the ted-tailed Dreamliner becomes a Seineliner...

David Flynn |

Delta Air Lines unbundles business class

Lounge access, advance seat selection and checked baggage could all be on the chopping block.

Chris Ashton |

Compensation for delayed or cancelled QF34, QF6 flights

Qantas flights from Paris and Rome to Perth are covered by an EU ‘passenger rights’ compensation rule.

Staff Writers |

Domestic Dreamliners? The Qantas Boeing 787-10

These modern 787-10s should replace the aging Airbus A330 on Australia’s east-west routes.

David Flynn |

Qantas launches pay-by-the-month lounge access

The Qantas Club subscription model costs $99 for 28 days of lounging, but comes with a few caveats…

David Flynn |

How Riyadh Air aims to swoop on frequent flyers

The Gulf airline plans to take loyalty into the realm of the super-app.

David Flynn |

Riyadh Air plans flights to Australia, NZ

Another Gulf airline plans to muscle its way into the skies...

David Flynn |

Compensation for delayed or cancelled QF2, QF10 flights

Qantas flights from London to Australia are covered by a UK ‘passenger rights’ rule for almost $1,000 in compensation.

David Flynn |

China Southern restarts Perth-Guangzhou flights

The heavyweight Chinese airline with its global reach makes a welcome return to the WA capital.

David Flynn |

Airlines push back against Australian passenger rights bill

The bill is inspired by similar legislation in Europe, where passengers can claim up to $1000 for delayed flights.

Chris Ashton |

Where will Riyadh Air fly, and will it be dry?

Europe, Asia and the east coast of the USA will be early fixtures in Riyadh Air’s network.

David Flynn |

The best new business class seats arriving in 2024

Seven all-new business class suites are lined up on the runway and ready to be revealed this year...

David Flynn |

Qantas drops Melbourne-Perth 787 flights

There’ll be no more ‘domestic Dreamliner delight’ from next week as Qantas axes the Melbourne-Perth leg of QF9 to London.

David Flynn |

Riyadh Air: partners yes, alliance no

The Gulf startup will prioritise bespoke partners over a global alliance.

David Flynn |

What to expect from Qantas’ non-stop flights to Paris

Paris joins London and Rome as the Flying Kangaroo’s third non-stop to Europe.

David Flynn |

First look: Hong Kong airport’s new Kyra Lounge

What was once Cathay's The Cabin is now “an exclusive lounge destination” named Kyra.

David Flynn |

Thai Airways plans new 787 business class

Expect a private suite-like treatment in the new Dreamliners.

David Flynn |

Riyadh Air CEO promises ‘Mercedes Maybach’ business class

Get ready for a new battle for the world’s best business class…

David Flynn |