‘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.
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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?
The best time to arrive at the airport revealed
IT’S the question we’ve all pondered: when is the ultimate time to arrive at the airport? A mathematician claims to have the answer.
The best time to arrive at the airport revealed
IT’S the question we’ve all pondered: when is the ultimate time to arrive at the airport? A mathematician claims to have the answer.
Jessica Mauboy dreams of an escape
SHE is on a plane every week for work, but hasn’t had a holiday for more than two years. Now Jessica Mauboy wants a slice of island life with boyfriend Themeli Magripilis.
Fly on a private jet for less than $1000
NEW firms offering taxijets are giving passengers another way to fly that doesn’t involve cramped seats and screaming kids.
One thing you need to know about flying
FORGET those tips on which airline seat is the best, or how to get that longed-for upgrade. If there’s one thing you should know before flying, it’s this.
Sexy skies: Do pilots hook up with hosties?
IT’S the sky-high secret we all want to know about. So do those who fly together end up flying into each other’s arms? A pilot dishes the dirt.
What life as a frequent flyer is really like
BEING one of Australia’s most frequent flyers is no easy feat but this guy has mastered the skies. Here are his tips to fly like a pro.
These are hands down the world’s favourite airports
OOH la la. Forget those typical boring, dirty, rundown airports. Here are five airports from around the world that you’ll actually want to spend time in.
Are airport rip-offs ruining holidays?
INFLATED airport prices are stinging travellers with the cost of a night’s luxury accommodation before they even take off.
Confessions of a private jet pilot
A PRIVATE pilot tells all, including why he can’t eat the same meal as his copilot and what annoys him about passengers.
Why 54 is the magic number in travel
IT’S the airlines little secret and now it’s all yours. We reveal why the number 54 will get you the most bang for your buck.
Secrets of an airline call centre
NOBODY enjoys speaking to an airline call centre, but some calls can go a lot worse than others. Here’s what you need to know before you pick up the phone.
Secrets of an airline call centre
NOBODY enjoys speaking to an airline call centre, but some calls can go a lot worse than others. Here’s what you need to know before you pick up the phone.
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