Today
Know your craft: How the biggest airlines rate at the pointy end
Exactly which airline and aircraft type should you should choose for a long-haul flight? This handy guide helps you shop around for that sweet spot in the air.
Yesterday
Labor still lacks real aviation competition policy
The proposal to turn nationalised Rex into TWU Airlines is another sign that Labor remains all too open to political interventions in the aviation sector to suit vested interests.
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 Month
England’s most quintessential country escape isn’t where you think
Forget the rural idylls of Austen and Brontë – the epic skies, sweeping vistas and seaside charm of North Norfolk are just as worthy of song and story.
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?
The European destinations loved to death – and where to go instead
Avoid the overworked northern hemisphere hot spots this season and seek authenticity.
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.
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.
The dos and don’ts of designing a cruise ship
As Celebrity Cruises hands over the design of its latest liner to its customers, we consider the pros and cons of giving seafaring travellers what they want.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This new Sydney hotel is the ultimate urban oasis
Dazzling design, stellar dining and a tropical rooftop pool are just the start of what you can expect at the hotly anticipated Eve Hotel.
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 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.
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.