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Qantas to retire A380 superjumbos four years early amid profit drop and rising fuel costs

Qantas to retire A380 superjumbos four years early amid profit drop and rising fuel costs

Qantas Airways will begin retiring its 10 Airbus A380 aircraft from 2028, accelerating the superjumbo's phase-out by four years. The decision, driven by a 13.8% drop in underlying profit to A$2.06…

Emirates launches Premium Economy to Mauritius, A350 to Kuala Lumpur with 52 new seats

Emirates launches Premium Economy to Mauritius, A350 to Kuala Lumpur with 52 new seats

Emirates will introduce Premium Economy on two of its three daily Dubai–Mauritius services starting 1 September 2026, deploying a retrofitted Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. Simultaneously, the airline's…

Air Canada sparks outrage serving American whiskey despite provincial bans — 'global customer base' cited

Air Canada sparks outrage serving American whiskey despite provincial bans — ‘global customer base’ cited

A widening gap between Canadian trade politics and federal aviation law means Air Canada's Signature Class cabin continues to pour Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey on international flights, even as…

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Flyers' Choice Awards 2026: Asian carriers dominate, European airlines miss podium

Flyers’ Choice Awards 2026: Asian carriers dominate, European airlines miss podium

Passenger sentiment in the 2026 Flyers' Choice Awards skews decisively toward Asia. Singapore Airlines won four categories, including the top peace-of-mind ranking, while Qantas and Etihad Airways…

Jetstar sparks outrage with new A$25 overhead bag fee, forcing passengers to pay for carry-ons

Jetstar sparks outrage with new A$25 overhead bag fee, forcing passengers to pay for carry-ons

Jetstar will begin charging passengers for overhead locker space from February 2, 2027, unbundling carry-on access from the base fare and sparking a fierce public backlash. The fee starts at A$25 per…

Passenger defecates on AirAsia flight 40 minutes before landing, sparking cabin-wide biohazard

Passenger defecates on AirAsia flight 40 minutes before landing, sparking cabin-wide biohazard

On August 19, 2026, AirAsia flight AK1516 from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai Pudong International Airport descended into a cabin-wide hygiene crisis when a female passenger defecated in her seat roughly…

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