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.
Flights
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?
‘Naked scanners’ banned over privacy fears
CONTROVERSIAL full-body scanners will not be used in either of Dubai ‘s two airports in a bid to “protect passengers’ privacy”.
Flight review: British Airways Club World
A FULLY flat seat, lounge with spa and champagne cocktails – Lee Taylor takes to the sky in Club World and never wants to come down.
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