Vietnam Airlines will commence nonstop flights to Perth from 7 December 2023, with the announcement this week coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Vietnam – Australia diplomatic relations.

LATAM Airlines has resumed flights to Melbourne, Australia, following a pause of almost three and a half years due to the pandemic. Yesterday (Sunday 3 September), at 5:30 am, flight LA805 landed at Melbourne Airport with 292 passengers on board — the start of thrice weekly flights from Santiago.

Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have unveiled the final major phase of the years-long, $2.3 billion Delta Sky Way at LAX project.

The Qantas Group has confirmed its jet fleet renewal program with a firm order for 24 aircraft to progressively replace its existing widebody A330s.

SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members travelling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class or Frequent Flyer status.

Emirates has released stylish Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class. The range features new colour palettes and new fragrances, along with a keepsake mirror, and thoughtful amenities for passenger comfort – onboard select routes and long-haul flights now.

Last month, I had the envious opportunity of trialling American Airlines’ business class product on the non-stop Sydney-Los Angeles route. This was my first time flying American across the Pacific, currently operated by its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The oneworld aviation alliance member has been flying to Sydney for about eight years in partnership with Qantas, excluding a six-month pause last year due to aircraft availability issues, and a still recovering COVID market.

Emirates will introduce meal preordering on its London routes starting from next week. Customers flying in Business Class will be able to preselect hot main meals between 14 days and 24 hours prior to their flight, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time, while also helping to reduce food wastage.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club is the newest airline loyalty program member to join American Express Membership Rewards® in Australia, unlocking the ability for American Express Card Members to earn points to redeem for Avios on Qatar Airways services and with Avios partners.

Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport, the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the USA.

Hawaiian Airlines has released the first details of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft which will feature a new class of premium service for the airline – the Leihōkū Suites.

Emirates has launched a new City Check‑in and Travel Store in the heart of Dubai’s financial district, enabling customers to conveniently book travel, check-in for flights, drop luggage, shop for travel essentials, and save time at the airport. The facility is located in the elite ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).