Lufthansa extends Miles and More benefits on Bmi flights 30/07/2010
From August 1 Miles and More members flying with Lufthansa subsidiary Bmi can earn HON Circle Miles and Executive Bonus benefits — full story »
JAL to join BA at Heathrow T5? 30/07/2010
BA is currently in discussions with JAL and BAA regarding the possibility of the Japanese carrier moving its Heathrow operations to T5 next year — full story »
Budget joins Miles and More 30/07/2010
Members of the Lufthansa-led Miles and More scheme can earn points on rentals with Budget Rent-a-Car from August 1, and to celebrate the car hire firm is offering double miles and the chance to win a year’s free rental — full story »
Virgin Atlantic unveils new livery 29/07/2010
All of the carrier's fleet of 38 aircraft will be repainted with the new livery, including the Virgin Atlantic name "emblazoned large across the whole of the aircraft" — full story »
Intercontinental to debut in Osaka 29/07/2010
IHG has announced its first Intercontinental property in the Japanese city of Osaka, with the hotel due to open in 2013 — full story »
• Shanghai Airlines to leave Star Alliance
• Aer Arann to drop Cork services
• BA to launch LCY-Copenhagen route
• Special report: iPads for in-flight entertainment?
• Cathay Pacific launches airline app for iPad
Go mobile
The technology for mobile boarding passes is maturing fast. Jenny Southan investigates which airlines offer the service More »
Inside Istanbul
Earning the title of European Capital of Culture 2010 promises lasting change for the Turkish city, says Jenny Southan More »
Shanghai exposed
China’s World Expo is primarily a draw for tourists, but business travellers will feel the benefits too. Alex Frew McMillan reports More »
The long and the short of it
Inconsistency over how airlines define long- and short-haul routes means flyers should check before they travel to ensure the best seat. Alex McWhirter reports More »
Frequent traveller: Baby blues
In which our correspondent makes a special request to parents travelling with their children – strap them in and shut them up More »
