The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport opened this week, setting a new standard of elevated service.

Qantas has unveiled classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth and Paris from next month.

The 2024 World Airline Awards were revealed on Monday night in London, attended by more than 325 guests from airlines across the world, with a large number of airline CEO’s, Presidents, and Senior Management present to accept their awards.

New Australian gins are rolling out and Campari will be on offer in all international cabins for the first time with Qantas unveiling a revamped spirits selection on board alongside the airline’s new winter menu.

Virgin Atlantic has signed brand new codeshare partnerships with EL AL, Saudia and SAS Scandinavian Airlines, all launching this year.

oneworld has announced that Fiji Airways will become its 15th full member airline. Fiji Airways has had a presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During that time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member.

Emirates is offering its First class or Business class Australian travellers planning a winter getaway to Europe, the Middle East, West Asia or the Americas a complimentary two night stay in Dubai at the 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central.

Qantas and Perth Airport reached an historic commercial agreement today which will unlock a multi-billion-dollar wave of investment and deliver new international and domestic flights, giving a major boost to Australia’s tourism industry. As part of the 12-year agreement, Perth Airport will invest around $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a new parallel runway which will generate immediate and ongoing economic growth and job creation.

Air France will inaugurate an entirely new private airport experience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle from July. The concept arrives as Air France readies for the launch of its new La Premier cabin next year. Featuring a dedicated check-in lobby and suites, the concept expects to be ready to welcome guests for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Qatar Executive, the corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has welcomed the delivery of two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the fleet, becoming the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft to charter customers.

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.