Flight Test: The best trans-Atlantic option available

This is perhaps the best trans-Atlantic option available given the flights are so frequent and the service is so good.

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AirAsia X cancels Bali flights

Indonesia AirAsia X will end its flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Bali on September 1.

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The start-up for last-minute upgrades

Seatfrog, which has raised $1.2 million in seed funding, lets airlines offer last-minute seat upgrades in an auction.

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Qantas uniforms finally reckon with women pilots

When Qantas A330 Captain Debbie Slade joined the airline 27 years ago as one of its first female pilots, little thought was given to uniforms for women.

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All you can fly start-up schedules launch

Airly hopes to start flying between Sydney and Melbourne by the end of September.

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Flight Test: EasyJet economy

This flight was cheaper and faster than taking a high-speed train, so, yes, it's a good alternative.

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Flight Test: American Airlines first class

The lack of free lounge access for all but top-tier frequent flyers for domestic flights under five hours, such as this one, is disappointing.

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Flight test: Ryanair economy

The rock-bottom price can't be beaten, but you have to set your expectations very low.

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Qantas to allow upgrades using frequent flyer points

As Qantas frequent flyer members know well, snaring a business class or premium economy award seat booking can be difficult.

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Virgin Australia changes frequent flyer award redemptions

Virgin Australia will adjust the price of reward seats redemptions through its Velocity frequent flyer scheme for the first time in five years.

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Here comes Wi-Fi in the sky

Qantas passengers will soon get the web for free in their seats.

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Employees are taking more annual leave

Australians took an average of 18 of their 20 annual leave days last year, up from just 15 in 2014, according to Expedia's annual Vacation Deprivation survey.

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Qantas lowers cost of international flight reward redemptions

Have you ever tossed up the prospect of booking a flight with frequent flyer points and found a cheap economy class sale fare offered better value?

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US airlines adds new business and premium economy class offerings

It's no secret that American airlines have long had a bad reputation among Aussies. But that is about to change with its new cabin offerings.

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