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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
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
The economy cabin is set up in a 2-4-2 layout.

Roomy economy cabin layout makes this flight great for couples

There are some minor shortcomings but the service and legroom – enough for my 190-cm partner – outweigh the negatives on this 11-hour haul.

  • Georgia Dunkley
Extra time in paradise … Sofitel Denarau let’s travellers check-in at the hotel.

This is the most ridiculously easy international flight you can take

Fiji Airways partners with local hotels for a “resort check-in” program, so I only have to arrive at the airport an hour before my flight.

  • Shaney Hudson
Business class on a Qantas Airbus A330.

Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)

Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.

  • Kate Armstrong
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A carry-on bag will cost you $50 on Viva Aerobus.

Seats don’t recline, fee for carry-on. I should have flown full-service

With the additional fees, this budget airline’s flight turned out to be more expensive than flying with its full-service rival.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Cathay Pacific’s all-new flat-bed Aria Suite business class is now available on the Sydney to Hong Kong route.

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
Seats are exceedingly narrow.

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
Jetstar’s business class seats are comfortable, even if they don’t lie flat.

‘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
A comfortable seat, despite a neighbouring man-spreader.

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

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