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Cathay Pacific's New York to Hong Kong route will cover 16,618 kilometres.

The new world's longest flight avoids Russian airspace

Cathay Pacific plans to reroute its New York-Hong Kong service to avoid Russian airspace, in what would be the world's longest commercial passenger flight by distance.

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Navigating Dubai airport was the same, only with fewer people than before.

I just flew into Europe and realised I've forgotten how to travel

It's amazing how much you forget about the travel experience in two years.

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The former presidential plane at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City.

The presidential jet no-one wants to buy to be rented out for weddings, parties

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Monday he has now essentially given up on his quixotic bid to sell off the presidential jet, and will rent it out for weddings or parties.

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Qantas will fly Boeing 787 Dreamliners on its new route between Melbourne and Dallas.

Qantas announces epic, 17-hour new US route

Qantas will fly non-stop between Melbourne and Dallas from December this year, a long-haul US flight that will take more than 17 hours on return.

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A Boeing concept design for a private 737 MAX jet.

The private jets Russia's billionaires fly (and why they haven't been seized)

Russia's oligarchs have a particular fondness for personal jets.

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Qantas has tapped global sensation Kylie Minogue for the ad remake.

Ash Barty, Kylie Minogue revive Qantas' 'I Still Call Australia Home' ad

Qantas has added major star power to its chorus of singing school kids in the latest iteration of the famous ad.

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The resort has reopened at last, with slow drip coffee and four pools to choose from.

Iconic Fiji resort reopens after $48 million revamp

Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort has reopened after a lavish two-year renovation.

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The new 155-room Hotel Indigo Karuizawa is locally inspired in both design and experience.

John and Yoko's Japanese summer spot gets new eco hotel

When Japan eventually fully opens its borders again, there's a charming new hotel awaiting in the mountain resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture.

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Thor Pedersen has travelled to 195 countries without flying. He's now on his way to Australia.

Trapped for two years, man on mission to visit every country finally heads to Australia

Torbjørn "Thor" Pedersen visited 195 countries in the past eight years, without boarding an aircraft once.

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Air New Zealand will fly a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its new non-stop route to New York.

Air New Zealand finally launching non-stop New York flights

Air New Zealand has revealed the launch date for its highly anticipated Auckland to New York non-stop service, set to be one of the world's longest passenger flights.