Airline reviews
★★★★½
United Arab Emirates
Qantas take note, this is how you do business class on a superjumbo
When it comes to the pointy end, Emirates is all class. Its Australian codeshare partner needs to start paying attention.
- by Anthony Dennis
★★★★
Air travel
This is a rare economy class flight I actually wish was longer
The cabin crew’s service lacks warmth, but it’s made up for with comfortable seats and a huge range of entertainment options.
- by Julia D'Orazio
★★★★½
Finland
This premium economy is a worthwhile step-up from cattle class
Premium economy risks being double the price and not very different to regular economy, but there are several reasons Finnair is worth the extra cost.
- by Kate Allman
★★★½
Air travel
Excellent service, but is this premium seat really worth twice the price?
Props to the crew for their service, but does the extra legroom and elevated dinner service warrant paying more than double the price of a standard economy seat?
- by Justin Meneguzzi
★★★½
Air travel
Airline review: It’s still the sassiest in the sky, shame about the food
Richard Branson’s airline has personable service, but that’s masking a stinginess on the seating and food.
- by David Whitley
★★★★
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Airline review: Alternative route to the US is an appealing option
You can fly to LA in a comfortable flatbed seat and have a stopover in paradise on the way.
- by Tim Richards
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★★★½
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Airline review: Economy class on a no-frills Chinese carrier to London
The “new” movies might be from 2012 and the food isn’t fancy, but good service and an easy transit make up for it.
- by Andrew Bain
★★★★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
★★★★
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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
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