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All is not lost, however.

A new hope?

"A status match offer launched last week aimed at frequent flyers of other airlines has so far resulted in several thousand high-tier members applying to switch to Qantas’ program."

Welcome to the club.

A few years ago this would have been a dream come true... now it's just a mundane reality.

It may not be gone before its time (many were glad to see it go), but it still, for a period, stole travellers' hearts in a rather unique fashion.

Siren call.

"Slammers started when I had never flown in business class and felt heavily judged and profiled for how I dressed, acted and behaved."

Careful what you wish for...

The days of "international style services on domestic flights" may be over, experts warn.

Scramble gamble.

"I've been Bained."

The 'towel's length' rule is good. But is it enough?

Creepy or reassuring?

The escape awaits.

2035 beckons...

Time to downsize?

New era.

"A slice of ocean served chilled."

Keep calm and drink cocktails.

“Ensuring the continued repatriation of passengers to Australia is becoming increasingly challenging."

Score more from your next trip in Emirates Business Class.

Who taught them meatball subs taste better than worms?

An ergonomic examination...

Our turn next?

"We felt like criminals."

"Coming out of this crisis, we’ll be the only Australian airline that can fly long haul. We want to expand on that when our balance sheet allows."

Anything's possible.

"Very busy days [incoming] for Ibiza and St Tropez.”

Cape Fear.

Time for a day trip?

When the onboard 'shower spas' – the ultimate indulgence – were introduced, first class passengers thought they had it made. As we come out of 2020, that may now be set to change...

"I feel it will be some time before we see normality return to the skies and until then, even the most expensive tickets will feature barebone amenities."

"Only in Bondi."

The Australian Dream?

Rock it like you own it.

"A health professional will visit your home and conduct the test, which takes only a few seconds."

Your move, Virgin.

Pay to play.

Loyalty benefits incoming?

Tough at the top.

"We're gonna need a bigger boat!"

"It’s been an eventful morning.”

Last hurrah.

True luxury.

Points Party.

Lost but not forgotten...

Going the extra mile.