Qantas has secured approval for a new long-haul pilot agreement, delivering a 25% pay increase to approximately 1,700 pilots operating its Boeing 787, Airbus A330 and A380 fleets.
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Cathay Pacific has confirmed that information linked to approximately 53,000 bookings was accessed during a security incident involving Amadeus.
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Air New Zealand’s first iMTOW Boeing 787-9 boosts long-haul flexibility, while its Economy Skynest awaits certification.
Air New Zealand adds Christchurch-Bali flights for winter 2027 and confirms a year-round Christchurch-Singapore service.
Singapore Airlines plans to keep its Airbus A380 on the Singapore to Auckland route throughout the year, extending service through the 2027 northern summer and into the provisional 2027/28 northern winter schedule. The change increases seat capacity by 78% on the daily A380 flight and makes the airline’s six-suite Suites cabin available year-round.
An HK Express passenger suffered a burn to her left thumb after a power bank overheated and emitted smoke aboard flight UO676 from Hong Kong to Jeju.
Singapore Airlines has nearly restored its pre-pandemic flight network, with Jakarta leading by weekly seats and departures. Bangkok and London have expanded, while Tokyo and Hong Kong continue to face capacity shortfalls. The rankings also show how aircraft selection and cabin configuration influence Business Class seat availability across the airline’s network.
Finnair launches daily Melbourne-Helsinki A350 services via Bangkok, giving Australians fresh connections across Europe.
Singapore Airlines crew member falls ill on SQ843 as a former ER worker provides medical aid and stabilises him before landing.