The best cities in the world for a stopover
DREADING that long airport stopover? We’ve found the world’s best cities to explore between flights. You’ll be wishing you had more time in these spots.
Flights
Why it’s not a crime to recline
IN THE past fortnight, three flights have been diverted after people got in fights over reclining seats. It’s time to sit back, relax, and recline.
The top flying myths busted
FACT or fiction? You shouldn’t drink the water and pilots fall asleep mid-flight … the truth behind flying myths revealed.
Shedding light on a great plane mystery
HAVE you ever wondered why the flight attendants tell you to open the window shades at certain points of the trip? Now you can find out.
Secret tricks airports use on you
THEY are subtle, but there are some interesting design tricks airports use to get you to go wherever they want. Do you think you can spot them?
Upper class flight secrets revealed
READY, set, jealousy! Have you ever wondered what happens on the other side of the curtain, at the pointy end of the plane? This is how airlines really treat their upper class flyers.
What you need to know about flying with kids
FLYING with children can be pretty daunting, but there are ways to make things go that bit more smoothly. Here are eight ways to find the perfect airline.
What Aussies hate the most about flying
SCREAMING kids. Armrest hoggers. Hidden fees. There are many annoying aspects of air travel, but what’s the one thing that Australian passengers just cannot handle?
What you don’t know about in-flight entertainment
HAVE you ever wondered how much thought and effort goes into those movies they show on planes? You may be surprised to learn what really goes on behind the scenes.
The busiest flight routes in the world
DID you know that every day 8.3 million people are cruising the skies on some 93,500 flights? So where are most people flying to?
Secrets to scoring airline perks
FLIRTING. Offering a tip. Venting your fury. What really works when it comes to getting what you want from an airline, such as an upgrade? Here’s what you need to know.
Qantas changes major flight path
QANTAS has announced it will change one of its most popular flight paths in the wake of the MH17 disaster.
Beyond first class: Where celebs hang out at airports
FROM the Chairman’s Lounge to Virgin’s The Club. There’s another level above First Class and this is it.
‘Attention passengers: this is how you fly’
PLEASE stay seated until we give the OK, and turn off that mobile phone! Here are 10 things that everyone should know about air travel.
Is this Australia’s worst airport terminal?
KNOWN as the “tin shed” arriving at this terminal is every Aussie’s nightmare. Here’s why flying low-cost carriers doesn’t always pay off.
They want to do WHAT to airline food?
MORE airlines are teaming up with world-class chefs, hoping to solve that ultimate #firstworldproblem: how to serve a top-rate meal in the air.
New airport rule affects you
UNFORTUNATELY, you too could be forced to turn on your mobile phone or surrender it at the gate when you next travel. Here’s why.
Frequent flyer tricks you need to know
IT’S a secretive and sometimes confusing world, but the rewards are there for those who master it. Here are some lesser-known ways to maximise those points.
Secret to scoring both armrests on a plane
IT’S a mile-high battle that nobody wants to lose. A frequent flyer has created a product that claims to give all passengers both armrests. It’s quite wacky.
A view you’re never likely to see
THIS incredible video shows the true extent of the network of flight paths around the world, and how hard it is to be an air traffic controller.
The dirtiest thing on a plane
IF YOU thought the bathrooms on a plane were dirty, you’ll be disgusted by these findings. Here’s how to stay germ free on your next flight.
Why you’ll really want this airline blanket
FORGET those stained, smelly and downright depressing airline blankets. This is one that has a rather unusual extra function.
‘Dear airlines, this is your passenger speaking’
THE nation’s busiest airport was grounded in chaos on Friday. But as this passenger tells, missing her flight wasn’t the worst part. This is for anyone who has ever been ‘plane’ frustrated.
Qantas flight attendant dishes the dirt
A CREW member has revealed all the dirty little secrets that happened behind the first class curtain from his time at the flying kangaroo.
Should you fly Malaysia Airlines?
A COMMERCIAL plane and 239 souls are gone and there’s no solution in sight. What would it take to get you on one of Malaysia Airlines’ planes?
What your flight really used to look like
AIR travel has come a long way since the 1950s. Yes, it was pretty magical back then. However, there were also some aspects that were pretty unbelievable …
Selfish passengers ruining your flight
IT’S enough to make you fly off your handle – passengers taking huge bags on to cramped planes. Well now there’s a push to shame them.
The airline seat nobody wants
NOT all plane seats are created equal, but how do you know which spots to snap up, and which ones to avoid at all costs? An airline has revealed all.
The Aussie couple who could end luggage woes
IT’S a simple idea that could take a lot of stress out of air travel. So what does this frequent flying Aussie couple hope the airlines will do to make things better for us all?
The Aussie couple who could end luggage woes
IT’S a simple idea that could take a lot of stress out of air travel. So what does this frequent flying Aussie couple hope the airlines will do to make things better for us all?
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