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All The Lounges At Melbourne Airport And How To Access Them When Flying In Economy

Melbourne Airport boasts three open access lounges, which are available to all passengers, regardless of airline or travel class.

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16+ Years: Qantas’ Oldest Airbus A380 Returns To Service

It has become the world's oldest active A380.

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Qantas Adds 20 Million New Classic Plus Flight Rewards Seats

With its operational performance gaining strength, Qantas has added a new frequent flyer rewards program that will add 20 million reward seats.

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Everything You Need To Know About Australia's Aircraft Boneyard In Alice Springs

In 2014, Alice Springs became home to the largest aircraft boneyard outside of the United States.

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Qantas & Jetstar Plan Easter Surprise With 4 Million Flyers Expected

36,000 flights are set to take off over Easter and the next four weeks.

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Australian Airlines' On-Time Performance Continues To Fall Short Of Standards

Cancelation rates were nearly 2% higher than the national long-term average rating.

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50+ Passengers Injured After Sudden Drop On LATAM Boeing 787 From Sydney

The Boeing 787-9 landed safely in Auckland, New Zealand, where more than 50 people had to be treated by emergency services.

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Turkish Airlines Targets Nonstop Istanbul-Australia Flights In 2026

Nonstop flights to Melbourne and Sydney could take place as soon as 2026.

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Virgin Australia Flight Attendants Agree On A New Contract

Virgin Australia and its flight attendants had reached an in-principle agreement in December 2023.

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Tool Found At LAX In Qantas Airbus A380 Engine After 1 Month Missing

Australian investigators have disclosed that mechanics found a tool inside a Qantas Airbus A380 engine after it has been missing for a month at LAX.

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Qantas Once Considered Operating All-Economy Boeing 747s

What led the Australian flag carrier to consider the concept of an all-economy Boeing 747?

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Bad Weather Prompts Qantas To Swap A Boeing 737 For An Airbus A380

The superjumbo provided much-needed additional capacity

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New Qantas Chairman Chosen To Lead Airline Overhaul

John Mullen will take the role of Chairman from July 1st, replacing Richard Goyder.

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It's The Little Things: How A Beer Mat Sketch Prompted The Formation Of Virgin Australia

Forget about complex business plans and financial projects. Sometimes, even an airline can be started with just a pen and a good night out at a pub.

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Top 5: Australia's Most Beautiful Airports

Some of the best views are from above – specifically, the sky above Australia

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Forgotten Aircraft: The Story Of The Lesser-Known Douglas DC-5

Designed to be a short-haul version of the Douglas DC-3, the DC-5's life was cut short by World War Two.

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American Airlines Reveals Boeing 787 Brisbane Flights

American Airlines is set to launch daily flights between Dallas and Brisbane in October, with services running through the winter travel season.

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Emirates Makes Big Changes To Perth & Brisbane Flights

Emirates will now have 11 daily flights to Australia.

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The Australian-Registered Commercial Aircraft With The Most Flight Hours On The Clock

The country is home to some seriously busy airliners!

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Qantas' New 10-Minute Long Safety Video Faces Online Criticism

The Australian flag carrier has used the new video to showcase some of its destinations, but public reaction hasn't been universally positive.

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