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Hong Kong Airlines will fly an Airbus A330-300 on its new Sydney route.

New route launched as Australians flock back to former Asian favourite

The number of Australians visiting Hong Kong has surged by 40 per cent in recent months.

  • Craig Platt
I have a trip booked this school holidays. Do I need to rethink my travel plans?

I have an overseas flight booked. What do current world events mean for my travel plans?

What happens when disaster strikes on holiday? Here’s how you can prepare before takeoff to prevent pain once you land.

  • Bronte Gossling
Changed flight paths created some delays for Emirates flights.

Flying to and from Europe via the Middle East is nerve-racking right now

Coming back from Europe as airspace closed due to the Israel-Iran conflict was stressful, but I learnt a few lessons.

  • Julietta Jameson
Inside the airport

Utilitarian at best: The international airport the designers forgot

It’s a lot better than it was before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but it’s still plain, uninspiring and sprawling.

  • Julietta Jameson
Qantas has climbed 10 places at this year’s World Airline Awards.

World’s best airline named as Qantas climbs back from low point

Qantas has regained some ground in the annual ranking, while Virgin Australia’s new partner won the top award.

  • Craig Platt
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Suite Airbus dreams.

Etihad finally brings its Airbus A350 to Australia for first time

It’s taken six years, but Etihad will finally bring its A350 – and its sumptuous business class suites – to Australia.

  • Julietta Jameson
If you’re willing to sit apart from your travel companions, you can increase your chances of getting an empty seat next to you.

My husband and I sit apart on flights. There’s a good reason why

For richer, for poorer, for better, for worse: but there’s no way I’m sharing an arm rest with my husband on a long-haul flight.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
The 747-8, the last version of the jumbo jet, which went out of production in 2022.

From Queen of the Skies to scrap metal: The life and death of giant planes

From initial testing to retirement, here’s everything you need to know about the lifespan of the world’s largest aeroplanes.

  • Amanda Hyde
A carry-on bag will cost you $50 on Viva Aerobus.

Seats don’t recline, fee for carry-on. I should have flown full-service

With the additional fees, this budget airline’s flight turned out to be more expensive than flying with its full-service rival.

  • Julia D'Orazio
When it comes to luggage, is bright necessarily better?

Someone walked off with my companion’s suitcase. It won’t happen to me

It may seem like a good idea to pick a bright suitcase so it will stand out on a baggage carousel, but here’s why it’s not.

  • Lee Tulloch

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/topic/air-travel-5u7