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Hawaiian Airlines continues rollout of high-speed Starlink inflight Wi-Fi

Hawaiian Airlines isn't just adding Wi-Fi across its fleet, it'll also be free for everybody. Here's the latest with an exclusive update from the airline's Executive Vice President, Avi Mannis.

01 August 2024.

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Hawaiian Airlines Starlink

What does voluntary administration mean for Rex Flyer members?

Rex launched a frequent flyer program just last year, so what happens to all those points? Plus, here's what to do if you have an existing Rex booking.

31 July 2024.

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Rex Boeing 737s are grounded in voluntary administration

Star Alliance Lounge, Paris

Flying home from the Olympics with some shiny (Star Alliance) Gold of your own? Make this swanky new lounge your last memory of Paris.

30 July 2024.

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Bar inside Star Alliance Lounge in Paris

Qantas Domestic Business Lounge, Canberra

While Canberra isn't exactly home to Qantas' newest Domestic Business Lounge, this is still a pleasant place to await your flight from the national capital.

29 July 2024.

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Qantas Domestic Business Lounge, Canberra

Boeing previews 777X cabin and lighting concepts

Boeing is doing a lot to boost the passenger appeal of its 777X, although an inflight lounge for Economy (pictured) is a much tougher sell for airlines.

29 July 2024.

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Boeing 777X

How airlines are using ‘connected’ aircraft for more than just passenger Wi-Fi

Welcome to the 'Internet of Things', where even the coffee maker and the drink carts are connected to the Web. Literally.

26 July 2024.

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Antenna on a connected aircraft

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge, Singapore

Step inside Changi Airport's best oneworld lounge for Business Class flyers. Hot tip: you can use this lounge when flying Business Class or First Class on Qantas, too.

25 July 2024.

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Qatar Airways Premium Lounge in Singapore

The world’s largest miniature airport cost €4m and has 250 ‘flights’ per day

This unique setup took 150,000 hours of time to design, assemble and program. Fittingly, it's also in the home city of a (real) Airbus factory...

25 July 2024.

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Take-off at the world's largest miniature airport

Five secrets of Emirates’ Airbus A380 onboard lounge

For one thing, you can take home a souvenir beyond the usual amenity kit and pyjamas, and it doesn't come in a bottle... intrigued?

24 July 2024.

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Emirates Airbus A380 onboard lounge

SkyTeam CEO: we’re open to adding more member airlines, like Rex

Evidently, Rex's bespoke network of Australian domestic routes doesn't preclude it from SkyTeam. In fact, SkyTeam is even open to considering a new partnership model to welcome smaller airlines into its ranks.

23 July 2024.

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Rex SkyTeam