World’s highest airport opens in China
A REMOTE Tibetan region in southwest China is now home to the world’s highest altitude airport. It lies about 4.4km above sea level.
Flights
Four sneaky tricks to earn frequent flyer points
WANT to see your frequent flyer points soar? Get creative. Start by putting chocolate pudding and road tolls on your shopping list for surprising results.
Noisy kids? You should pay extra on planes
AN AIRLINE recently introduced a ‘quiet zone’ for passengers willing to pay extra. But why should my quality of life be diminished by having other people’s families forced upon me, or having to pay to escape?
Plane fury over child in first class
DAD reignites pointy issue, detailing a first class passenger’s reaction to sitting next to his child, including ‘audible sighs and grumbles’ before demanding the toddler be moved.
Airline’s epic luggage stuff up
MYSTERY as packed passenger plane takes off without a single piece of luggage. And that’s just the beginning of this airline saga.
Secrets pilots don’t want you to know
WARNING: Do not read if flying this week. From flying with less fuel than they should to delaying their departures to eat, pilots reveal all.
Airline introduces “flying nanny”
ETIHAD Airways is introducing “flying nannies” on flights who will perform magic tricks and take children on galley tours.
Airline introduces kid-free zone
BUDGET airline Scoot has become the latest carrier to ban children from part of a plane, allowing some to upgrade to the quiet zone.
The rude airways: Is plane talk dying?
MANY of us will do anything to avoid a mile-high conversation with our seatmates these days. So has flying really become ruder, and why do we dread plane chatter?
High flyer: The best of first class freebies
THEY are filled with the sort of deluxe goodies that make economy passengers drool. But just what is inside those first-class amenity kits?
More flights to Hamilton Island
VICTORIANS will have more ways to get to Hamilton Island when Virgin Australia begins direct flights from Melbourne this week.
Airline with most late planes revealed
THE domestic airline with the most late-running planes in Australia has been revealed in a new report.
Is this the ultimate business class seat?
FLYING business class is great. Flying business in privacy is even better. So forget those flip-flop screens between the seats, this airline has taken mile-high privacy a step further.
Fly direct to New Delhi
TRAVELLERS will be able to fly direct to India’s second largest city when Air India launches flights in August.
The best songs to listen to on planes
ARE you a nervous flyer? Kick back and chillax – the most calming songs to listen to on planes have been revealed by music streaming service Spotify.
Cheap flights to the “new Bali”
OVER Bali? Low-cost carrier Jetstar will begin flying from Perth to Lombok in Indonesia in September
The coolest inflight invention in ages?
FLIGHT attendants will be able to know exactly what you’re thinking – even while you’re asleep – with this new device. Find out what it is.
Meet and greet at airport
EITHAD Airways is offering a new “meet and greet” service for guests arriving in Abu Dhabi.
The 10 best airports in the world
FROM Hong Kong to Amsterdam, hit up any of these 10 top-notch airports for the trip of a lifetime – before you’ve even left the ground.
Flight review: Air NZ ‘cuddle class’
JUST how much is cattle-class pain eased by converting a row of economy seats into a lie-flat bed? We were sceptical. And there were downsides.
‘Compression socks don’t stop DVT’
THERE is no evidence to support claims that wearing compression stockings prevents the development of deep vein thrombosis for passengers on flights.
Survive airport delays in style
AIRPORT delays and lay-overs can be such a pain unless you know how to use the time to your advantage like these seasoned travellers.
Stop complaining about budget airlines
THEY’RE called budget for a reason. We expect too much of budget airlines. And if we don’t stop complaining, it will cost us.
What airlines don’t tell you in the safety demo
EVER wondered how to increase your chances of surviving in a plane crash? Here are 13 things you may not know about plane safety.
Sit tight: The least comfy plane seats
CRAMMING into tiny plane seats is the bane of economy travellers’ existence. Find out which airlines are the worst offenders and which offer more wriggle room.
New trick to finding the cheapest airline tickets
THE days of agonising over whether to book your airfare now or wait in the hope the price will fall may be coming to an end with a new price prediction tool.
Luke Mangan makes airline food yum
LUKE Mangan reveals the delicious dishes now served in business class on Virgin Australia domestic flights.
How to find the best deals on airfares
WE look at flight comparison sites and agency sites such as Expedia and Webjet to give you the best tips for finding flight deals.
Domestic airfares up, up and away
DOMESTIC airfares in Australia are on the rise on the back of the mining boom, new research has found.
REVEALED: The airline with the most late planes
THE best and worst domestic airlines for leaving and arriving on time have been named in a new report.
Quit complaining about airport parking costs
NOT only is airport parking unavoidable, costs are a far better deal than inner-city shopping centres, argues Brian Crisp.
Afraid of flying? Just download an app
A NEW app claims to help ease stress in people who have a fear of flying.
World’s dodgiest airlines
THE well-travelled Doc Holiday examines the world’s most dangerous places to fly.
Air travel innovations the Doc would like to see
BEEPING plane seats, drinkable coffee and orderly exit procedures – Doc Holiday reveals the travel innovations he’d like to see.
The secret A380 seat you’ll go plane crazy over
WITH no seat in front thanks to an emergency crew exit, this seat offers the most legroom of any other economy seat.
Tiger pounces on Cairns as airline rebounds
TIGER Airways is resuming flights between Melbourne and Cairns today following its grounding last year.
Flying high in budget airline revolution
JETSTAR has achieved phenomenal growth since it began flying nine years ago, making travel accessible to a generation of Australians.
Crazy plane incidents
FROM snakes in the cockpit to pilots trapped in toilets, the Naked Traveller explores the stranger side of air travel.
And you thought your driving test was hard
THE hardest manoeuvre is taking off on a wet runway with 30kph crosswinds and engine failure. See how news.com.au coped.
Ever wondered what happens if your plane crashes?
“EVACUATE! Evacuate!” They are the words you never want to hear on a plane. Watch our behind-the-scenes tour of Qantas’s emergency training base.
Is this the end for the Flying Kangaroo?
TRAVEL editor Brian Crisp looks at the issues facing Australia’s flagship carrier following today’s dramatic announcements.
Singapore Airlines flight review
DOC Holiday reviews a medium-haul business class flight with Singapore Airlines.
World’s biggest airport to cost $77bn
PLANS to build a 24-hour, four-runway airport in London have been unveiled – and it’ll cost a whopping $77 billion.
How to avoid being an annoying passenger
FROM bag re-packers to seat-recliners, Frommer’s reveals the most annoying passengers – and how you can avoid being one of them.
All-time high in Etihad first class
“IT’S pretty good up here, eh?” The Australian art of understatement has never been more accurate.
Sky-high price tags for mile high meals
PASSENGERS travelling on no-frills airlines could rack up a food bill close to the price of their plane ticket.
Russia: Now the most dangerous place to fly
AVIATION safety fears as Yak-42 crash brings the total of people killed in Russian plane crashes this year to 121.
Most annoying passengers revealed
DO you have to be asked 10 times to switch off your phone before takeoff? Then you’re on flight attendants’ ‘most annoying’ list.
Best, worst airlines for flying with kids
MOST airlines claim to be family friendly, but we have put them to the test to see how true those claims really are.
Flight review: Emirates business class
THE luxury flight that begins with a chauffeur-driven limousine to the airport and is washed down with cocktails at the in-flight bar.
The flying jacket that will save you money
POCKETS are strong enough to carry a total of 10kg worth of luggage, allowing travellers to avoid carry-on fees.
Why fear of flying is just plane crazy
PHOBIA “irrational” as statistics reveal you’d have to fly for 22,000 years before being involved in a fatal air travel accident.
Futuristic airline seat is not for wimps
NEW airline seat shaped like a cocoon offers a “crash through” approach to jetlag, encouraging gaming instead of sleeping.
How to fly with kids
FLYING with children can terrify even the most seasoned traveller, so we got hold of a travel expert’s top tips to get you through the trip.
Outrageous airline fees
FEES for standing on a plane, wanting to take baggage on your trip and forgetting to bring your earphones among the most ridiculous.
Heathrow ate my backpack
LOST luggage and a day spent in Heathrow Airport’s baggage reclaim hall brings unexpected surprises – and a few tips for next time.
BA luxury first class suites coming soon
BRITISH Airways have announced it’s luxurious new first class cabins will be available in the next couple of months.
The scariest thing about flying
FORGET flying phobias, terrorist attacks or stomach-churning turbulence. The real fear of flying is more likely to happen.
How to look good on long-haul flights
HIGH-flying team of flight attendants share the secret to staying healthy and looking glamorous while cramped up for the long-haul.
How to pick the best airline seat
AS legroom shrinks, seats become narrower and unable to recline, we reveal how to pick the best airline seat.
Flight review: Air Asia X Premium Economy
NO numb bums and 20kg baggage allowance among the highlights of AirAsia X’s new Premium Economy flights.
Does business class live up to the hype?
A CHANCE airline upgrade gave Kate Schneider her first taste of business class travel. But would she pay do it again?
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