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Downgrade me, please: I flew all the way to Europe on a budget airline

You can fly to Europe for just over $1000 return, though I opted to upgrade – and the two legs were vastly different.

  • Flip Byrnes

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Knitting while in the airport or on a plane is a new trend.

The new way to kill time at the airport is a very old-school one

Tired of doomscrolling? Need to keep busy to ward off flying nerves? Bring out the knitting needles.

  • Lee Tulloch
Singapore Airlines was the first airline to fly the Airbus A380, launching it on the Singapore-Sydney route.

Game changers: The 10 most important planes in the history of air travel

Can you rank the big birds of commercial aviation in some sort of order? Which aircraft would make the list, and how would they stack up? Here’s our top 10.

  • Chris Leadbeater
There is plenty of advice online on how passengers can make a flight attendant’s life easier on board.

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
There are some things worth packing for every trip, no matter where you’re going, writes Ben Groundwater.

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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China Airlines’ economy seats feel surprisingly spacious.

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
Deaths mid-flight might be rare, but are distressing for all involved.

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
Flight Centre downgraded its profit guidance on Monday morning.

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
If you don’t prebook your seats, you may find yourself seated away from your family or travel companions.

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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