Aviation
The world’s safest (and least safe) planes
Amid Boeing’s woes, Cathay Pacific recently found 15 of its Airbus A350s require engine repairs. So how safe is your plane?
- by Oliver Smith
Bound for Australia: Cathay unveils new business class, premium economy
Sliding suite-privacy doors, the largest screens to date, preset movie and meal modes, and an art gallery in the skies.
- by Katherine Scott
New Boeing will be the world’s longest, widest passenger plane
After years of delays, the Boeing 777-9 is finally set to take off with airlines next year. Here’s what passengers can expect.
- by John Arlidge
★★★★
Airport reviews
This new airport is the gateway to Thailand’s emerging beach hotspots
This new $62.5 million airport is well designed and well run (with one exception).
- by John Borthwick
Bring wet wipes: Former Qantas captain reveals his travel secrets
As a former Qantas captain with more than 35 years’ experience, pilot Jeremy Burfoot has seen it all at altitude, from mile-high club moments to in-air emergencies.
- by Julietta Jameson
Not everyone loves British Airways’ buzzy Bridgerton take
Experts are divided on the trend for airlines to use cinematic safety briefings.
- by Kelsey Ables
Opinion
Tripologist
The airlines offering cheaper versions of business class
You can save on a business-class fare if you’re willing to forgo some of the perks you’d usually expect.
- by Michael Gebicki
The spectacular rise and fall of the ‘Communist Concorde’
Where Britain and France conjured Concorde, Russia forged the Tupolev Tu-144 – a jet so loud passengers could barely hear each other.
- by Chris Leadbeater
Big is back: The superjumbo’s post-pandemic resurgence
Predictions that the Airbus A380 superjumbo was dead have failed to come true. In fact, Airbus has hinted it might start building them again.
- by John Arlidge
★★★★½
Airport reviews
This cramped, daggy airport is my new favourite
This isn’t a flashy, modern airport, and it doesn’t have many exciting facilities, but I love New Chitose with all of my stomach and heart.
- by Ben Groundwater
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