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Qantas bounces back in world airline rankings
Qatar Airways took top honours at the aviation industry’s annual awards in Paris, while Qantas rebounded to the top 20.
How Sydney’s new airport shames its rivals, according to its CEO
Simon Hickey says Western Sydney International Airport will get you to major hubs at more opportune times for onward connections – and queues will be shorter.
The best tips from a stylish high-flyer
British handbag designer and sky-high daydreamer Anya Hindmarch is a woman on the go.
Qantas woos Adelaide with international flights and a new lounge
After 12 years, the national carrier will resume overseas services from the South Australian capital as it opens a business class domestic lounge.
The luggage brand executive who avoids checking in at the airport
From athleisure to packing cubes, this is how Antler managing director Kirsty Glenne travels.
May
The Middle East oasis where travel is safe and sublime
The Sultanate of Oman has plenty to offer travellers keen for a taste of the “real” Middle East.
Flying with a power bank? What you need to know as the rules change
Regulators worldwide are increasingly concerned about the risk of power banks catching fire.
April
The hidden flaw in Virgin’s frequent flyer program
The Bain Capital-owned airline is building up its Velocity scheme to compete with Qantas’ popular program. But there is a catch for international fliers.
Emirates business class flies you to Europe same day, most of the time
Provided your flights are on track, this is a very time-efficient way to fly to Europe.
What the Virgin-Qatar deal means for your Velocity points
The winners and losers from new long-haul loyalty scheme arrangements are taking shape.
March
Is this the mile-high club you really want to join?
New business class seats are making in-person meetings possible at 35,000 feet, but they’re not everyone’s idea of a great trip.
Sick of flying old planes to Asia? Cathay ups ante with Aria Suites
The Hong Kong-based airline will fly daily from Sydney with its newly refurbished Boeing 777 featuring the newest business class product in the skies.
I flew Qantas non-stop from Paris to Perth. Here’s my verdict
I dreaded being on board a 16½-hour flight back to Australia, but my fears were misplaced. The wine was top shelf, but the food was average.
Meet the frequent flyers breaking up with loyalty programs
Is elite status losing its shine? With Qantas’ flagship status credits promotion ending on Wednesday, more savvy travellers – particularly women – are turning their backs on loyalty.
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.
February
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.
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.