10 annoying things people do on planes
FLYING with others is inevitable, so why do people make the experience hell? Here are the absolute worst things our fellow passengers do on planes.
Flights
The seats that could revolutionise air travel
SICK of spending a long-haul flight squished up against your fellow passengers? These adjustable seats could be the key to total bliss when up in the air.
First class food serves ‘toxins’ on a plate
NEXT time you’re travelling first class, be sure you’re well fed before the flight. A hygiene inspection has revealed the dirty habits of airport lounge.
What really happens when a plane is evacuated?
YOU and 852 other people have to scramble to safety in less than 90 seconds – that’s what. See the staggering footage of a practice run. And try not to panic.
The dumbest thing most travellers do
YOU will be surprised how many people make this silly mistake resulting in a total global cost of $4.5 billion each year.
Pilot reveals the truth about turbulence
TURBULENCE: spiller of coffee, jostler of luggage, filler of barf bags, rattler of nerves. But is it a crasher of planes? A pilot breaks down the facts about this midair annoyance.
Would you trust a female pilot?
WOMEN can’t handle pressure. That’s one of the reasons cited by some air travellers for not trusting women in the pilot seat, according to a new survey.
Flight attendant secrets to looking good
FOR frequent flyers, travelling can be taxing on the skin, eyes and lips. But with the right beauty routine you can look as glamorous as the world’s most stylish cabin crews.
D-Day: Why you need to book your travel now
GOING away over the Christmas break? If you want to avoid sky-high airfares, you need to book before a certain date. And it’s just around the corner.
Travel world on Qantas frequent flyer
CAN it really be done? Qantas has laid out how to get enough points on its frequent flyer card to fly around the world.
This is how to snag a millionaire
ARE you looking to land yourself a millionaire? Well, you should be spending a lot more time up in the air. But don’t just book your flights with any old airline.
How to talk your way into first class
IT’S actually a bit easier than you think. An industry insider gives you the six tips you need if you want an airline upgrade without paying for it.
The world’s meanest airline … and they know it
‘OUR product is crap … I’m an a – hole … We tell our customers to go to hell.’ But just as Ryanair’s reputation for service hits rock bottom, the boss insists change is in the air.
This could be the end of tiny airline seats
WHEN was the last time you felt comfortable on a long-haul economy flight? Good joke, right. Well, the shrinking airline seat could soon be a thing of the past.
Flight attendants and pilots tell all
WHY are the windows so small? How tall do flight attendants have to be? Why do they always give out the special meals first? And do you ever clean the bathrooms mid flight? Flight crews answer everything.
Stream films to your tablet on plane
VIRGIN Australia passengers can now stream films and music from the airline’s in-flight entertainment system to their devices.
Now that was the longest flight, ever
THOUGHT your flight was long? Well think again – and brace yourself! This route takes 17 hours and 13,700 kilometres. And it’s with an Australian airline.
How to be a plane awful seatmate
AIRLINE seatmates are like a box of chocolates: You never know what you’re going to get. From poor personal hygiene to being too chatty, you’re sure to annoy others if you do these things.
How four days in Japan saved me $400
WANT to know the secret to finding the cheapest flights? It doesn’t involve waiting for specials, but just takes patience, good search skills and maybe a stopover in Japan.
10 things you didn’t know about Boeing’s new jet
CRIPPLING jet lag. Battles over space in the overhead lockers. Terrifying turbulence. When you step on-board the 787 Dreamliner, you can wave goodbye to the most common air travel gripes.
See the world in business class for $1340
ALISSA Haupt needed to get back to her job in China following a trip back to the US. So she decided to fly around the world in business class without paying any extra. Here’s how.
Lean back and relax with Cathay’s new class
YOU’LL pay a little more, but the extra space that comes with a premium-economy ticket can make your trip quite comfortable, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Recline during takeoff on Qantas
QANTAS business class passengers will be able to leave their seats in recline position during take off and landing on A330s.
Golden Girl’s career set for take-off
BETTY White’s TV career spans six decades, but now the Golden Girls star joins Air New Zealand as the star of the airline’s new inflight safety video.
Betty White will be on your next NZ holiday
THE American comedy legend has taken a hilarious job on board Air New Zealand flights. Watch Betty make safety fun again.
Round the world in four days, 10 stops
TWO pilots, six countries, nine scheduled stops and one forced detour: One of Qantas’ smallest planes takes the scenic route from Toronto to Brisbane.
Dream away: Quicker flight, less fuel
THE new Jetstar Dreamliner was followed by a A330 as it flew across the Pacific today, and the Dreamliner took half an hour less, and 15 per cent less fuel.
Dreamliner: The plane you wish you were flying on
JETSTAR’S new Boeing 787 is described as a game-changing aircraft. Come aboard the Dreamliner for a look at what sets it apart from other planes.
The world’s best airport food named
IT CAN be almost as hard to find great food while you’re waiting for your plane as it is once you’re actually in the sky. But there are some airports which nail it when it comes to food and drink.
How to travel with only a carry-on
IMAGINE packing so light you can skip long check-ins and carousel waits, and still have everything you need. Yes, it is possible with these expert tips.
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