Airline reviews
★★★★½
Air travel
Airline review: This business class offers a Goldilocks experience
Restarting this route to Europe after 20 years, Singapore Airlines delivers a flight that Goldilocks would enjoy – it’s just right.
- by Julietta Jameson
★★★★
For subscribers
Airline review: Qantas crew makes an effort with jaded passengers
It’s good to see that, after a shaky few years, Qantas is getting its rhythm back.
- by Catherine Marshall
Airline review: Remember flying’s bad old days? After this flight, I do
Remember when entertainment was minimal, food was inedible and your bags got lost all the time? No? Well, after this Lufthansa flight, I do.
- by Ben Groundwater
Airline review: It has a bad rep, but I would definitely fly this again
Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.
- by Catherine Marshall
★★★★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
★★★★
For subscribers
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
For subscribers
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
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