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Japan Airlines’ business class: Tony Wright found a deal through a travel agent for less than half the price of other carriers.

Frustration over a Qantas upgrade changed the way I travel

In 50 years of globetrotting, I’d always planned my travels myself. But that’s changed since I met Amanda.

  • Tony Wright
Passengers will never know about the amazing items of cargos that fly on commercial planes.

There are amazing things flying under your feet you’ll never know about

Racing pigeons hitching a lift alongside snakes? The cargo list given to pilots before a flight features a wild variety of things from interesting … to dangerous.

  • The Secret Pilot
Hong Kong Airlines’ business class seats are an older style.

Dated seats and entertainment, but this business class can save you $2000

Some seats are better than others, and you won’t find the latest Hollywood releases on board, but the crew helps make up for it.

  • Craig Platt
Cabin crew were clad in classic Pan Am uniform of pastel-blue jackets and hats.

Glamorous Pan Am back from the dead, and it’s coming to Australia

It’s not exactly going to challenge the major carriers, but a new version of the iconic airline has taken to the skies.

  • Chris Leadbeater
The seat in Qsuite is within its own cubicle.

Qantas beware: Virgin now offers a best-in-world business class

Virgin Australia’s new partnership means that Qantas now has serious local competition for long-haul flights to Europe.

  • Trudi Jenkins
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R is for reclining.

R is for reclining: Everything to know about plane seats, from A to Z

Few aspects of travel provoke more angst than this typically narrow, sparingly padded piece of upholstery.

  • Michael Gebicki
EasyJet is paying its ground handlers a bonus for every cabin bag they force passengers to check in.

Airline pays bonuses to staff for every oversize carry-on bag caught

Major European budget carrier exposed for paying ground staff a cash bonus for every oversized carry-on bag they force passengers to check in.

  • Samuel Montgomery
Natilus says its planes are being designed in a way that they can use existing airport infrastructure.

Inside the revolutionary jet design that aims to change air travel forever

Natilus’ planned blended-wing Horizon jet would allow for more spacious, fuel-efficient and potentially cheaper flights.

  • Greg Dickinson
The landing at Nice is one of the most beautiful in Europe.

Underwhelming European airport at least offers a beautiful view

France’s second-busiest hub has so much potential, yet it’s an underwhelming gateway to a beloved tourist region.

  • Chrissie McClatchie
Qatar Airways’ economy class is good, but it’s not the world’s best.

The world’s best airline? Not if you’re flying in economy class

The title of world’s best airline should be based on the whole plane, not just the pointy end.

  • Ben Groundwater

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/traveller/topic/air-travel-5u7