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First class is back, baby (but does it make sense for airlines?)
The arrival of non-stop flights to London is a chance for Qantas to expand its premium suites. Its competitors are doing the same. Will it be a winner?
This budget business class delivers bang for your buck where it counts
Although it might lack big brand-name products or cutting-edge tech, China Eastern may well offer the best-value business class flying out of Sydney.
Know your craft: How the biggest airlines rate at the pointy end
Exactly which airline and aircraft type should you choose for a long-haul flight? This handy guide helps you shop around for that sweet spot in the air.
Which first and business class does Joe Aston rate?
Aston wrote the definitive book on Qantas’ fall from grace. Then he flew Qantas first class to London.
How to nail a Hong Kong stopover
Many find the Middle Eastern stopover cities a tad too futuristic. But Honkers still charms.
February
This Young Rich Lister has a fear of flying. Here’s how she deals with it
Wellness entrepreneur Jessica Sepel is a nervous traveller, so each trip involves a lot of preparation.
How to fly green without the carbon offset ‘accounting trick’
Does ticking the carbon offset box and paying loose change to plant a few trees really make a difference?
What the Qatar-Virgin deal means for frequent flyers
This year should bring ever more ways to earn and burn points, and to rack up those status credits – even if the fine details are still in play.
Still ignoring hotel loyalty schemes? Here’s why you shouldn’t
The reward programs of hotel giants like Marriott, Accor and IHG are free to join. And you can use the points for far more than a hotel stay.
Take a private jet to King Island for a day of golf
The Australian Financial Review's Sam Buckingham-Jones and friends, accompanied by photographer James Brickwood, sample the Highflyer life.
Why airline execs don’t check bags (and stay hydrated)
When it comes to having a travel routine and packing for trips down pat, you can’t beat those employed in the airline industry for know-how.
How to nab a private jet ride for $3k a person
Tossing up flying private over commercial? More Australians are opting in for the thrill and convenience, despite the cost. The big bonus? No airport queues.
Are you game enough to try this millionaire’s trick for jet lag?
Avoid fatigue, discover exotic destinations and tick the slow-travel box by recreating the kangaroo route – flying in legs of no more than three hours.
Your quick guide to Michelin-starred and other great airport eats
Delayed flights rarely make for happy travellers but a plate of wild, raw bluefin tuna or honey-glazed barbecue pork can ease the pain. Here’s where to look.
Flying Emirates, Qatar or Etihad? Add a bucket list side trip to Egypt
The Gulf carriers are helping Australians to take an extended stopover to explore the region’s gems.
Travel bosses reveal their best (and worst) flight experiences
These Australian frequent flyers spend much of the year away from home. Here they recount some of their most memorable times in the sky.
Nine ways to fly flat to Europe for less
It’s worth considering these often cheaper and lesser known business class options.
‘Ninja-level’ skills: How to pack like a consultant
Plane-hopping professional services consultants know how to pack a bag, including carrying a spare set of the essentials – preferably in colour-coded cubes.
Before you buy duty-free at an airport again, read this
Retailers know that travellers can’t resist an impulsive purchase at a luxury retail precinct when flying. But can you find it cheaper elsewhere?
How business class has changed since flat beds first appeared
As the gender, age and type of person travelling up the front of the plane evolves, interesting new patterns are emerging.
How Isla Fisher flies from LA to London (and back)
From early roles in Home and Away and the Wedding Crashers, this actor is now a global star. She shares her ultimate local and holiday-abroad spots.
The trend fuelling business class wars
When Qatar Airways introduced its new suite with a door, frequent flyers joked it was better than first class. The revolution up front continues.
January
Three ways to win with Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul
The key takeaway from the loyalty program revamp is that flights will cost more. But we have found three ways frequent flyers can win from the overhaul.
Qantas hits frequent flyers with more expensive flights
More frequent flier points will be needed to secure Classic Reward seats under changes the airline is introducing to its popular loyalty program.
Meet the frequent flyer whose kids have hit gold status
Courtney Fitzsimmons doesn’t buy her kids bubble tea and birthday presents. She thinks travel is a much better investment in their future.