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The new Qantas first-class suite planned for its A350 ultra-long range flights.

Qantas’ Project Sunrise could take passengers over the Arctic

The extraordinary range of the Airbus A350-1000 ULR – for “ultra-long range” – will give Qantas passengers the ability to skip time-consuming stops and fly direct from Australia to any point on the globe.

  • Chris Zappone

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Emirates first class on the Boeing 777 feature floor-to-ceiling walls and sliding doors.

Emirates’ ‘Mercedes-Benz’ first class finally arrives in Australia

Almost eight years after they were originally unveiled, Emirates’ Mercedes-Benz-inspired first class suites have finally touched down in Australia.

  • Craig Platt
There are no specific rules about how many toilets an airline needs to provide on board.

The 10 rules of plane toilet etiquette

Earlier this month, Qantas passengers on a nine-hour flight to Hong Kong were warned that three of the five toilets wouldn’t be working.

  • Michael Gebicki
Qantas flies away from its legal fight with regulator.

Net zero mandates could make airfares too expensive for most: Qantas boss

The higher costs of clean fuel could push up airfares and make flying “something for the privileged,” Vanessa Hudson says.

  • Christopher Jasper
New cabin bins on Qantas planes will fit four 10kg wheelie bags above every three seats, leaving ample space for carry on luggage and making turnaround faster.

Bigger overhead bins and more: Qantas unveils new Airbus

Aviation experts say the 321XLR’s low-cost, long-range capability is a “real game-changer”.

  • Chris Zappone
The seat converts to at 78-inch (198-centimetre) flat bed.

A punishing start, but this business seat lets you bounce back

There’s great service and food on board this early morning flight, but where’s the amenities kit?

  • Craig Platt
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Several Asian airlines, including Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways, have announced bans on using or charging powerbanks on their flights.

Rules for batteries on planes are changing. Here’s what to know

The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines change their policies, citing the risk of fires.

  • Yan Zhuang
Both aisle and window seats have their benefits and drawbacks.

Aisle or window? The best seats on a plane, according to a pilot

I spend most of my time in an aircraft on the flight deck, in the ultimate window seat. But when I need to sit in economy, there are a few things to consider.

  • The Secret Pilot
Cathay Pacific’s all-new flat-bed Aria Suite business-class is now available on the Sydney to Hong Kong route.

Cathay Pacific’s new business-class suites arrive in Australia

The airline’s highly anticipated Aria suites will now be available on flights from Australia to Hong Kong for the first time.

  • Katherine Scott
United Airlines’ economy class seats on a Boeing 777.

Previously underwhelming, airline’s long-haul economy now a winner

Several economy-class trips to the United States have converted me to this airline, with its award-winning app the game-changer.

  • Catherine Marshall

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