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LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 Business Class

LATAM Boeing 787 Business Class Review

LATAM Airlines offers lie-flat seats and service with a South American flair in its Boeing 787 Business Class. We review the experience on LA801 from Santiago to Auckland, starting with a visit to South America's best airport lounge.

16 Jul 2024 Flight Reviews
Qantas Frequent Flyer is rolling out Classic Plus Flight Rewards

Qantas Pleased with Classic Plus Uptake

Qantas Frequent Flyer members booked more than 80,000 Classic Plus reward seats in the first three months after launch. The airline is now looking at expanding the range of reward options for members even further.

15 Jul 2024 Qantas
Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR

What to Expect on Air Canada Flight AC34

AC34 is Air Canada's daily flight from Sydney to Toronto, with a stop in Vancouver. Our guide explains what to expect when you fly with Air Canada, a Velocity partner airline, across the Pacific.

13 Jul 2024 Air Canada
Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR

My 3 Favourite Airline Points Currencies in 2024

I collect points with many airlines, but there are three frequent flyer point currencies that I find particularly valuable as an Australian.

8 Jul 2024 Air Canada British Airways Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia cabin crew

Get Virgin Australia Perks With These Star Alliance Gold Statuses

When you have Star Alliance Gold status with United, Singapore Airlines, ANA or Air Canada, you'll also get to enjoy benefits with Virgin Australia. Plus, for a limited time when you get United status through the HSBC Star Alliance credit card, you can also earn 20,000 bonus United miles.

4 Jul 2024 Star Alliance
Shanghai, China

Australians Can Now Visit China Visa-Free

Australians can now visit China without a visa for up to 15 days when travelling for business, tourism, transits or visiting family. The new policy will be in place until at least 31 December 2025.

4 Jul 2024 Travel Lifestyle
Qantas launches non-stop flights from Perth to Paris, just in time for the Olympic Games

What to Expect Flying Qantas to Paris on QF33

Qantas flight QF33 takes 25 hours to cover the 17,548km from Sydney to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport via Perth. Here's what to expect at the airport and on board.

3 Jul 2024 Qantas
Scoot Boeing 787

A Fab Scoot Sale: Asia from $159, Athens under $400

With Scoot's mid-year sale, you can fly from Perth, Melbourne or Sydney to Singapore from under $200, or Athens for under $400. Flights to Bali, Malaysia and Thailand are also heavily discounted, including seats in ScootPlus.

2 Jul 2024 Other Airlines
Jetstar's new 2024 pilot and cabin crew uniforms

Jetstar’s New Route Launch Spree

Jetstar has just launched several new domestic routes, and there are lots more coming later in 2024 including new international routes like Brisbane-Bangkok, Sunshine Coast-Auckland and Perth-Phuket.

2 Jul 2024 Jetstar