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China Airlines’ economy seats feel surprisingly spacious.

This economy class feels unusually spacious (unless I’m imagining it)

I’m a poor sleeper in the air but on this overnight flight I manage hours, not mere minutes, of sleep.

  • Andrew Bain
An American Airlines Boeing 777 underway.

I booked this flight on Qantas points, but it wasn’t straightforward

American Airlines offers a comfortable, no-fuss flight in economy. If only the process of redeeming a ticket through partner airline points was as hassle-free.

  • Tatyana Leonov
Tiny seats on board Wizz Air.

This budget airline has a poor reputation and it’s justified

Tiny seats, meagre food and fee-gouging – this European low-cost carrier has it all.

  • David Whitley
A Qantas Airbus A380 – the airline was first to fly this route with the superjumbo.

Paying $50 to choose my seat on this Qantas A380 was money well spent

Although I’m surprised at having to pay up to choose my seat, the space on a superjumbo remains unsurpassed.

  • Julietta Jameson
The seat converts to at 78-inch (198-centimetre) flat bed.

A punishing start, but this business seat lets you bounce back

There’s great service and food on board this early morning flight, but where’s the amenities kit?

  • Craig Platt
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United Airlines’ economy class seats on a Boeing 777.

Previously underwhelming, airline’s long-haul economy now a winner

Several economy-class trips to the United States have converted me to this airline, with its award-winning app the game-changer.

  • Catherine Marshall
Entertainment

This airline has no premium economy, but this is the next best thing

The discomforts of a long-haul economy class flight can’t be escaped, but these seats help ease the marathon.

  • Catherine Marshall
The entertainment system is clunky to use.

This airline’s economy class gives you a taste of business for $25

You win some, you lose some. I got a business class meal but my “window” seat has no window.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Service is surprisingly good for an economy class flight.

Economy class doesn’t get much better than on this refurbished A380

If you have to fly long-haul and can’t afford the pointy end, this airline will at least leave you feeling human upon arrival.

  • Carrie Hutchinson
The first-class suites on Singapore Airlines’ A380s are pure luxury.

I’ve flown in the world’s best first-class cabins. Here’s my verdict

Airlines are bringing back first-class, bigger and better than ever. So which carrier is soaring highest?

  • John Arlidge

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