• ★★★★½
• Air travel

Could this be the new world’s best business class? A resounding yes

Standing ovation, gold medal – this cloud-like flat bed with quilted topper and fluffy 400-thread-count duvet is a sky cocoon.

• Flip Byrnes

• ★★★½
• For subscribers

Despite decent service, this airline’s seats are just too small

The rebellion against ever-shrinking seats on planes can’t come soon enough.

• David Whitley

• ★★★★
• Air travel

‘Business class’ for half the price of others, but no lie-flat seat

It may not let you lie down, but it’s as good – if not better – than other airlines’ premium economy offerings.

• Craig Platt

• ★★★★
• Qatar

This long-haul economy class actually feels luxurious (well, almost)

Regularly named the world’s best airline, this carrier offers a top service that helps ease the pain of a long flight – even when seated next to a manspreader.

• Belinda Jackson

• ★★★★
• Air travel

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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• ★★★★½
• Air travel

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

• For subscribers

I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward

American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.

• Tatyana Leonov

• ★★
• For subscribers

This budget airline has a poor reputation and it’s justified

Tiny seats, meagre food and fee-gouging – this European low-cost carrier has it all.

• David Whitley

• ★★★★
• For subscribers

Paying $50 to choose my seat on this Qantas A380 was money well spent

Although I’m surprised at having to pay up to choose my seat, the space on a superjumbo remains unsurpassed.

• Julietta Jameson