Air travel
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 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
- Opinion
- Opinion
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
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
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
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
- Opinion
- Travel tips
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
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
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
- Opinion
- Opinion
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
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