Fiji Airways Group achieved both record profit before tax of FJ$132 million (approx AU$87.5 million) – up a whopping 180% – and operating revenue of FJ$1.8 billion (approx AU$1.2 billion) for the financial year ending 31 December 2023.

Emirates has confirmed the first set of destinations to be served by its Airbus A350 aircraft entering service from September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering customers its latest signature cabin experiences.

China Eastern Airlines will launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille, France from 2 July, operated by Shanghai Airlines (a subsidiary of China Eastern).

After a four-year absence, South African Airways (SAA) this week resumed flights to Australia with a new Perth to Johannesburg service on the popular route that is already posting healthy load factors.

Emirates is offering First and Business Class customers a new collection of exclusive Bulgari amenity kits for the northern summer season. With a gradual introduction on select routes and long-haul flights, the new range features colour palettes designed to reflect Emirates’ newly upgraded aircraft cabin interiors, alongside the latest best-selling fragrances from luxury Italian brand, Bulgari.

Designs for a new AED$128 billion passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, the next growth phase at Dubai World Central (DWC), have been approved by the ruler of Dubai, giving a green light for work to commence on the monumental project.

Etihad Airways has confirmed plans to begin flying its Airbus A380 double-decker to Paris Charles de Gaulle, effective 1 November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.

Lufthansa’s new long-haul Business product, Allegris, will enter service on 1 May 2024, with the German carrier assigning its first Airbus A350 fitted with the new luxury cabin on its Munich-Vancouver route.

LATAM Airlines will reintroduction direct flights from Sydney to Santiago four times per week, commencing on 28 October 2024, offering travellers daily direct routes between Australia and Latin America.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) won the Roy Morgan Research 2023 International Airline of the Year Award in its annual Customer Satisfaction Awards held in Melbourne last night.

Delta Sky Club this week revealed a newly expanded Miami lounge, with the addition of 100-plus seats to the Club

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) has revealed plans to split from the Star Alliance global aviation group, switching across to rival SkyTeam later this year.