Air travel
Record numbers of us will travel this summer – but only if it’s cheap
A record number of Australians are travelling over the coming weeks, but cost-of-living pressures are forcing a rethink of how much spending is done on holiday.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
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Opinion
Parenting
I’m a flight attendant and I don’t want to hear you whingeing about kids
You would be surprised by the number of people who treat the mere presence of children on flights as if they were being forced to sit next to a serial killer.
- by Paula Gahan
The world’s busiest air routes for 2024 named
The Sydney-Melbourne run is dominated by two airlines, which were boosted after a third, Rex, collapsed in July.
- by Craig Platt
This trick can get you the best seat on the plane (but there’s a catch)
A new travel trend called “check-in chicken” could bring you free extra legroom - but it comes with some risks.
- by Greg Dickinson
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Airline reviews
You won’t get any arguments about reclining in this economy seat
Flying overnight from Singapore is always a difficult trip, but I’m in one of the best economy seats you’ll find without paying for extra legroom.
- by Craig Platt
Opinion
Tripologist
The truth about those ‘bargain’ airfare sales
During sales, you’re unlikely to find any cheap flights on the most popular routes. But there are still ways to get a cheaper flight.
- by Michael Gebicki
Virgin Australia relaunches long-haul international flights, sort of
For the first time since scrapping its US routes during the pandemic, Virgin Australia is relaunching long-haul flights, thanks to its deal with Qatar Airways.
- by Julietta Jameson
My ‘insane’ attempt to spend a month in Europe with only carry-on bags
Purists and travel pros would scoff at my workarounds, but I managed to travel light.
- by Julie Lewis
Opinion
Aviation
Can things get any worse for Australia’s third-biggest airline?
The federal government handed it an $80 million lifeline last month, but it should have imposed stricter conditions on Rex before handing over the money.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Airline reviews
On board Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise
It’s the first time the Flying Kangaroo has flown to Vanuatu since carrying troops and freight during World War II.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
New routes to the US as Pacific island airline expands horizons
Fiji has a strategy to position the country as a hub connecting the Pacific with the US.
- by Julietta Jameson
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