Today
9 better ways to flat-bed-hop to Europe and the US in 2026
From new routes to upgraded seats, these airlines are changing the way Australians cross the globe in 2026.
This Month
Virgin’s loyalty boss departs two weeks before results
Chief executive of Velocity Nick Rohrlach and head of strategy and transformation Alistair Hartley are both leaving the airline.
I flew Latam Airlines to Chile, Qantas back. How did they compare?
Both airlines now fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners direct from Sydney to Santiago but only the Australian carrier earned a four-star verdict.
Why Qantas’ loyalty boss’s son tore into him
Qantas will allow its frequent flyers to book premium economy seats on Emirates as part of a strategy to hit $1 billion in loyalty revenue by 2030.
Ditch paper arrival cards before the Olympics, government warned
Tourism figures say archaic border processing systems need to be overhauled before the Brisbane Olympics.
These $70,000 flights to London sold out in two days
Almost a century after Qantas launched the so-called “kangaroo route” flights, a charter operator is recreating the 14-day, eight-stop trip to Europe.
The verdict on Etihad’s studio suites, now on every Australian trip
This week Etihad became the first airline with business-class suites on every Australian flight. But what’s behind those closed doors exactly?
Qantas sells one-third of Jetstar Japan stake in pivot to home market
The Development Bank of Japan will replace the Australian airline in a consortium of Japanese owners, which plans to rebrand the budget carrier based in Tokyo.
Will Europe’s planned luggage rules kill the budget airline model?
The European Parliament has proposed changes that would allow anyone to bring on a 7kg bag alongside a laptop or rucksack bag for free. Carriers aren’t happy.
Corporate Travel chief quits as trading halt ticks over five months
The travel services provider’s stock last changed hands in August after the company said it had found minor accounting issues and couldn’t finalise accounts.
Virgin earnings boost could help Bain to another early pay day
Australian airlines are poised to report bumper earnings, as the dollar and declining fuel costs buoy expectations for a strong first half.
The clever hack to get airport lounge access after your flight
There’s no need to rush for the exit after landing. Instead, take advantage of the perk that allows you to reset with a shower, meal or some quiet time.
January
More than 1m Australians on notice over UK immigration change
Australia’s biggest migrant community is being warned to quickly ensure their British passports are valid for travel home.
‘I’m embarrassed to tell you’: The secrets of an elite status frequent flyer
Climbing the rungs of airline status isn’t always about business class international flights and caviar. Dale Brittain is proof.
Public servants to keep status credits in blow to Virgin
Qantas gets the lion’s share of public service travel even though its flights are not cheaper, but says status benefits save the government money overall.
Qantas cancels at twice the rate of Virgin, but arrives on time more
Virgin’s move to bolster its regional services with new planes looks to be paying dividends, with the airline reporting zero cancellations in December.
Elon Musk picked a fight with a CEO. Now the CEO is cashing in
The billionaire has been feuding online for days with Ryanair’s owner in a spat over the company’s refusal to install Starlink. The airline is leaning into it.
Qantas devalues frequent flyer points for Emirates’ luxury cabins
The changes – including restrictions on lower tier loyalty members booking first class seats – come months after the Australian airline made broader changes.
Catch Me If You Can fraudster ‘posed as pilot’ for free flights
In a scam reminiscent of the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Dallas Pokornik allegedly spent four years using a fake ID and insider knowledge to fly for free.
Astronauts splash down after medical evacuation from ISS
The four astronauts returned to earth a month early from the International Space Station after a medical issue.
