Emirates has dialled up its Melbourne—Dubai route to a total of three daily flights, swapping out the Melbourne—Singapore—Dubai journey for a direct overnight trek from Tullamarine to the Gulf. Sadly, this has come at the retirement of the short hop between Melbourne and Singapore — a tragic outcome for points-hounds everywhere — but in its […]

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With launch planned for mid-2025, Riyadh Air is readying itself to become Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier, hoping to reach over 100 destinations by 2030. Led by CEO Tony Douglas, the airline promises a state-of-the-art fleet, cutting-edge cabins, and routes that could turn Riyadh into a global hub. Here’s what’s on the horizon for this […]

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Breaking out of Qantas economy class and settling in a premium economy seat for the first time is a major milestone. Suddenly, there is significantly upgraded comfort, room to move, no more plastic cups, tasty food and personable service. What’s not to like? But is it worth paying even more to fly further up the […]

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In a post-pandemic world, individuals, investors, and companies alike are constantly seeking the next big thing. Business class is no exception: the race to develop the latest ergonomic edge, cutting-edge gadget, or ultra-private suite continues, with each year bringing new innovations to market.Now, as airlines navigate a landscape of higher travel costs, shifting passenger demand, […]

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Qatar Airways has long led the industry pack regarding the high standards (and suitably high ticket prices) of their business class cabin. Seriously rivalled for many years by only one other carrier — Emirates, who have always prided themselves on their pointy-end offerings, especially first class — Qatar’s QSuite caused ripples through the sector when […]

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Lots of airlines have points plus pay offers, but they are rarely a good deal. However, there are currently some compelling do-it-yourself points plus pay offers that are a steal. All you need is a moderate stash of frequent flyer points and a reasonable amount of cash to fly to Europe and North America at […]

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We were lucky enough to fly business class from Sydney to New York City on one of Qantas’ beautiful 787-9 Dreamliners. We’ve had pleasant enough travels in Qantas’ economy seats and pleasantly-surprising travels in their premium economy seats, but this is a game changer. As the carrier gears up for its much-hyped non-stop flights to […]

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We spoke to industry insiders to better understand why business class seats are so costly to build and install.Snoozing in your business class seat, you may give much thought about the cost, beyond what it costs you. But that seat you’ve just splashed a few spots of pinot onto is often a finely tuned and […]

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Since the launch of Qatar Airways Qsuite business class product, we had waited patiently for a chance to try it… finally, that dream came true. This also is why we named Qatar’s Q Suite the best business class to escape Australia.As first-class cabins become a thing of the past, business class is set to boom. […]

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Cathay Pacific has always enjoyed a strong reputation for its food and drinks, particularly in the premium cabins. Now, their selection includes a few surprises from the left field…Top-Shelf Chinese WinesCathay Pacific flights for its premium cabin passengers kick off with the requisite pre-departure drink, which depending on the time of day and how much […]

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Could Riyadh Air’s “business minus” be the long-awaited champion we’ve all been waiting for in the post-first-class era of travel?The current cab-class shake-up has been a long and often controversial process. As airlines abandon first class — which, though always shiny and exciting, draws more eyeballs than it does hard dollars — and look to […]

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Emirates’ new Boeing 777 business class is set to take wing on flights from mid-August, and passengers will no longer be stuck in that old school 2-3-2 layout with its dreaded middle seat.This article first appeared on Executive Traveller.Key Features Of The Next-Gen 777 Business ClassThe Gulf carrier says its “next generation” 777 business class takes its lead from […]

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SkyTeam trails in the Australian market, but Executive Board Member Juha Järvinen says there is no reason not to take a closer look at the program.“It doesn’t hurt to have multiple (frequent flyer) membership cards,” Järvinen said over a wine in Dubai recently. “One basic benefit of being a member is the communications and offers […]

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Cathay Pacific’s Joy Kesselring reveals how business-class menus are crafted to reflect the diversity and preferences of their customers.A few days ago, our founder and head honcho Luc Weisman was lucky enough to fly from Australia to Europe on Cathay Pacific’s legendary business class. While it’s safe to say he was impressed by every aspect […]

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After years of waiting, we finally took off from Sydney to Hong Kong to experience Cathay Pacific’s Business Class on their latest A350 aircraft. With a layover in the airline’s immaculate first-class lounge and a stay in Hong Kong’s best hotel, the stage was set for a 10/10 trip… but did the cabin itself meet […]

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Airlines are replacing outdated seatback screens with MAYA’s 45-inch OLED displays, offering a cinema-standard, immersive inflight entertainment experience.While business-class food offerings just ain’t what they used to be and lie-flat beds are fast becoming an endangered species, it seems that one aspect of pointy-end travel is thankfully receiving a much-needed upgrade: your in-seat entertainment system. […]

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Aussies love travelling to the US, but not all airlines are created equal, and nobody wants to get stuck in a dud seat on a dud airline on a 14-hour flight, even if you jagged a decent fare.There’s no shortage of choice when flying between Australia and the US, and the good news is that […]

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Fifth-freedom flights could be the easiest way to nab a cheap business-class seat that most Australians have never heard of. Put simply, a fifth-freedom flight is a fight between countries A and B operated by an airline not from either country. For example, Qantas flying between Auckland and New York. Because travellers gravitate towards national carriers, fifth-freedom flights can […]

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An increasing number of Asia-based low-cost carriers are flying into Australia and offering a scaled-back business class.This news will suit some passengers who are prepared to forego perks such as lounge access, lie-flat seats, and free-flowing champagne in exchange for 1990s-style recliners, a quieter cabin, and a cost-competitive fare.Carriers such as Scoot, Batik Air, T’way, VietJet, and AirAsia X are […]

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Air Canada’s Aeroplan isn’t the first frequent flyer scheme most Australians would consider joining, but when you see their business class discounts you’ll realise it’s time to rethink that… The program is free to join, easy to use, and offers long-haul travellers easy access to massive travel savings across all cabin classes on partner airlines. […]

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We’ve written extensively on the army of airlines ditching first class cabins in favour of elevated premium economy and business class seats, but never has this trend been summarised so succinctly as this move from American Airlines, who have added new seats that rank ‘above’ business class only months after ditching first class. This week, […]

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Some hard limits on politicians’ travel perks have been set this week, including a banning on business class seats, reflecting a global trend in reevaluating political travel privileges.With the recent unveiling of the world’s best business class seats and news that there’s a brand new hack for ultra-cheap business class bidding, you can understand why […]

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Scores of airlines offer a business class product on their Australian flights, but only a handful of offerings are truly top tier. What does it take to be the best and which airlines make the grade?Direct aisle access, privacy (bonus points for sliding doors), generous luggage allowance, a comfortable lie-flat bed, tasty food and a […]

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There’s no denying that business class travel has changed a lot over the years. There’s also no denying that some of the business class seats and amenities offered by airlines like United, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines are still absolutely fantastic products. And yet, many feel that they don’t quite live up to those on […]

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Flying economy is not always comfortable for everyone, and the lack of leg space is notorious on almost every airline. For those who wish to travel in high comfort, there are two options to choose from: Business Class and First Class. Both options offer high-end amenities that allow air passengers to travel in style and […]

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Business Class suites around the world have been levelling up in recent years, but Cathay Pacific has just pulled back the curtain on their latest cabin upgrades and, suffice to say, it’s a winner. While some US airlines have been ruffling feathers by beginning to remove their business class cabins — sometimes as a response […]

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Lie-flat seats have been one of premium travel’s defining perks for decades. Whether you’re right at the pointy end in first class or enjoying the delights of business class, you’ve been able to lie back and get a good night’s sleep. However, American Airlines is scrapping theirs for good. American Airlines is phasing out its Flagship First Class […]

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If you’ve boarded a flight lately and seen the full business class cabins, you might be wondering what’s happening with the alleged cost of living crisis? But, as any business class regular will tell you, hardly anyone pays full fare to sit there. Redemptions, points upgrades, sale fares… there are many ways to fly up […]

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One of premium travel’s defining perks, especially for those lucky enough to be perched in business class, has long been the reclining seat. However, it seems that lie-flat tech may not be long for this world… Airlines are beginning to remove lie-flat seats from their business class cabins, in part to combat ever more common […]

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Frequent flyer points are a form of currency and, like all currencies, have a value. However, whereas it is reasonably easy to know the value of the Aussie dollar, Alan Kohler doesn’t give a nightly update of frequent flyer point values on the 7.00 pm news… Qantas Frequent Flyer is the big daddy of Australian […]

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Business class and first class blunders are all too commonplace these days, but Emirates have pulled a long-overdue blinder by finally unveiling pyjamas for their business travellers, rolling out this month. Crafted in-house, the loungewear took over a year to develop and was inspired by the wider ‘athleisure’ trend that has dominated the output of brands and airlines […]

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Aussies love a loyalty program, and airline frequent flyer programs are no exception. Over 15 million people are members of the Qantas Frequent Flyer (QFF) program, while Virgin Australia’s Velocity program has signed up almost 12 million customers…But let’s not beat around the bush here: these programs are not created to benefit customers. They are […]

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In the first of what will be a monthly update of travel news and tips, DMARGE brings you a wrap of open status match offers, flight resumptions, hotel openings, and some opportunities lost.New Year, New Status Match OffersGaruda Indonesia (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) have status match options available to Qantas Gold and Platinum […]

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Only a matter of months after Qatar Airways’ CEO claimed that first class was totally pointless compared to business class, it now seems that business class is having its own usefulness questioned… and with meals like this one still on offer, it’s not particularly hard to see why.Put on our radar by good friend Matthew Klint from Live And Let’s Fly — […]

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Flying long haul to and from Australia is expensive, especially in premium cabins on the best airlines. But… if you’re prepared to fly to a neighbouring country to pick up a long-haul business class flight, you can save serious money.‘Positioning’ into another airport to pick up a cheaper flight is a tried and true tactic […]

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American Airlines has become one of the first US carriers to pull the trigger on scrapping first-class seats as a wider trend takes hold whereby airlines deem the pointy end’s most premium offer to be ironically ‘pointless‘ in the face of changing economic circumstances and the rise of new ‘money making machines‘. As reported by […]

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