Airline reviews
★★★★1/2
Vietnam
Airline review: It’s no Rolls-Royce, but this business class is good value
A surprise design feature in this business class cabin gives it a particularly spacious and airy feeling.
- by Jane Richards
Latest
★★★★
Air travel
Airline review: Despite the service, this is a good extra legroom option
Delta’s Comfort+ offers more legroom, though the flight attendants deliver a “good cop/bad cop” level of service.
- by Rob McFarland
★★★★
Paris
Airline review: On board Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe
A 16-hour flight can be daunting, but it’s amazing how time flies, literally, in business class.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★½
Air travel
Airline review: This ticket to paradise is excellent, even in economy
Even in economy class, this airline and its friendly staff get you in the mood for an island holiday from the moment you step on board.
- by Emily McAuliffe
★★★★★
Air travel
Airline review: The world’s longest flight is an absolute pleasure
If you’re ever going to splurge on a front-of-plane experience, let it be this one.
- by Carolyn Beasley
★★★★★
Air travel
Airline review: New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights
Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. They are spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Tripologist
The airlines offering cheaper versions of business class
You can save on a business-class fare if you’re willing to forgo some of the perks you’d usually expect.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★★
Air travel
Airline review: This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★½
Qatar
Airline review: Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024
Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★
Kuala Lumpur
Airline review: This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it
There are no screens in this budget business class, but the best entertainment of all is being able to sleep.
- by Kate Allman
★★★★
Air travel
Airline review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes
It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.
- by Katrina Lobley
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