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Cathay Pacific to revamp first class: BOSE headphones, "more personal space"

Cathay Pacific is updating its first class suites in what the airline terms a ‘mid-life refresh’, ahead of the expected debut of a new first class around 2018. The overhaul will encomp...

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Qantas IT glitch lists $11,000 Sydney-Melbourne fares

Fancy a quick flight between Sydney and Melbourne? An overnight glitch in Qantas' IT system threw up fares of over $11,000 for the one-way trip – in economy class! That's almost the&n...

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Game of Thrones, nudity and inflight entertainment

There are three things you need to know about Game of Thrones. First, it’s incredibly popular, with each episode generating enormous buzz in the real world and online alike. Second: t...

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Lufthansa eyes Airbus A350, Boeing 787 and 777X

Lufthansa is weighing the Airbus A350, Boeing 787 and Boeing 777X as contenders for its mid-sized international fleet, and is likely to make the call – and place a massive order – by ye...

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EVA Airways joins Star Alliance: what you need to know

Taiwan's EVA Air will formally join the Star Alliance network today, joining the likes of Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, United and Air New Zealand in the world's largest airline alliance. Travell...

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British Airways to launch Airbus A380, Boeing 787 on July 5

British Airways will welcome the two newest additions to its fleet on July 5 with the launch of the flag-carrier’s first Airbus A380 superjumbo and Boeing 787 Dreamliner at London’s Hea...

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Inside story: the evolution of Cathay Pacific’s Solus chair

The pod-like Solus chair is a hallmark of Cathay Pacific’s new-look lounges around the world. Each of these futuristic pieces of furniture offer a self-contained space for the busy business ...

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Emirates increases fuel surcharge on Skywards award flights

Emirates will increase the fuel surcharge cost on frequent flyer award tickets from July 1st 2013, resulting in Skywards members paying substantially more for a 'free' flight. The revised fees wer...

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