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New: Qantas ‘room service supper’ for A380 business class
The new dinner service concept is aimed at maximising sleep on the overnight Singapore-Sydney flight.
British Airways readies upgraded 787 business, first class
The Dreamliners are finally getting the business class they deserve.
Qantas is rolling out new domestic, international menus
Larger portions and new lounge menus feature in the Red Roo’s biggest dining overhaul in years.
Virgin Australia makes a long-awaited return to Samoa
The South Pacific paradise is now back on the cards for Velocity frequent flyers.
Qantas A380 and first class returns to Melbourne
The red-tailed superjumbo bounces back onto the Los Angeles route from October 31.
How to achieve Qantas Green Tier and unlock rewards
Pocket 10,000 Qantas Points or 50 Status Credits by doing your bit for the planet.
Cathay Pacific brings first class back to Beijing, LAX
The popular ‘open suites’ bring more of the world under their wings.
Qantas now offers early check-in at LAX
Check in for your evening Qantas flight to Australia as early as 2.30pm.
El Al to launch non-stop flights to Melbourne
The Israeli flag-carrier plans to open the first direct air link between Tel Aviv and Australia by June 2024.
Bait and switch: should you be compensated for a worse seat?
We ask readers if compensation is due when seats provided aren’t the ones advertised.
How to unlock the best Qantas seats using the ‘T-80’ rule
The inside tip for grabbing the best seats which Qantas usually reserves for top-tier frequent flyers.
Review: Qantas Airbus A380 onboard lounges
These cosy spaces bring a social ‘speakeasy’ vibe to the superjumbo.
Qatar Airways teases next-gen Qsuites, first class
Watch for everything from a ‘mini-Qsuite’ on single-aisle jets to an all-new international first class.
Europe’s ETIAS visa waiver delayed until 2024
Following multiple delays, the online visa waiver system will now take off from 2024.
Up close with Qantas’ luxurious new A350 first class suites
Join Executive Traveller as we take a detailed look at the next generation of Qantas first class.
Here is Swiss’ elegant all-new first and business class
From 2025 travellers can look forward to fully private first class plus spacious doored ‘business plus’ suites.
How Malaysia Airlines makes its amazing business class satay
Every day the Asian carrier cooks up 26,000 satay sticks and 200 litres of peanut sauce.
Virgin Atlantic officially joins the SkyTeam Alliance
Frequent flyers can now earn and redeem points on SkyTeam airlines, plus access elite lounges across the globe.