Air travel
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I tried to be a ‘perfect’ plane passenger. I even gave the crew a gift
Social media is full of tips on how to impress flight attendants and make their lives easier during a flight. So I decided to give it a try.
- Robert Jackman
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Seven essential things I always pack (and three I never do)
There are only seven essentials I take with me every time I travel; they’re the things I know I need and will make use of on every journey.
- Ben Groundwater
Heading to the UK? Here’s how to avoid going through Heathrow
For most Australians, Heathrow Airport is their first and not always most beloved introduction to the UK. But it doesn’t have to be.
- David Whitley
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This economy class feels unusually spacious (unless I’m imagining it)
I’m a poor sleeper in the air but on this overnight flight I manage hours, not mere minutes, of sleep.
- Andrew Bain
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I was on a plane when someone on board died
It’s an extremely distressing event for many, including passengers. But it’s even worse for flight attendants.
- Lee Tulloch
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- Aviation
Canary in the plane cabin: How Trump is changing where Australians travel
Australian companies operating on the global stage, such as Flight Centre, are becoming prone to infection from the global trade malaise.
- Elizabeth Knight
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- Tripologist
Flying with family or friends? Here’s why you might end up seated apart
There are times when an airline must rearrange seating at short notice. That can mean losing your pre-booked seat of choice.
- Michael Gebicki
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Why plane cockpits have a special setting for flying over China
Everything in the world of aviation is made to measure. But not everyone measures things the same way, which makes a pilot’s job complicated.
- The Secret Pilot
‘100 people slept on carpet’: Virgin passengers spend Easter in Queenstown after delay, cancellation
Sydney-bound passengers stranded in New Zealand were unable to find accommodation on Saturday night because of the long weekend.
- Chris Zappone
New rival for Emirates and Qatar Airways unveils its luxurious cabins
Riyadh Air is set to take off at the end of this year with cabins to rival the best in the sky. Just don’t expect to be served champagne on board.
- Leen Al-Rashdan
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