The inaugural V Australia flight has taken off for Abu Dhabi this afternoon, marking the first time in 20 years an Australian airline has flown to the Middle East.V Australia will operate thrice-weekly services on the route, which is being launched in partnership with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.Australian... 

British Airways has started its new flight service to Haneda airport from London Heathrow.The carrier will operate a total of five flights per week on the route as demand for services to Japan increases within the UK.In addition, British Airways’ oneworld partner American Airlines has also increased... 

Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will send two chartered flights to Malta Friday to pick up Chinese nationals evacuated from Libya, sources with the airline said.One flight would depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the other from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport after 6 p.m., said an...