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Qsuite converts to a lie-flat bed, with options for couples to remove centre-seat privacy screens.

Virgin Australia now has ‘the world’s best business class’ (sort of)

The airline’s partnership with Qatar Airways will see the return of international routes and a business class suite featuring lie-flat seats and privacy doors.

  • Katherine Scott
A comfortable seat, despite a neighbouring man-spreader.

This long-haul economy class actually feels luxurious (well, almost)

Regularly named the world’s best airline, this carrier offers a top service that helps ease the pain of a long flight – even when seated next to a manspreader.

  • Belinda Jackson
Your hat must be 1.5 centimetres above your eyebrows.

No grey hairs, no bald spots: Flight attendants’ appearance rules

I went inside Qatar Airways’ headquarters to experience what it takes to achieve the perfect cabin-crew look.

  • Hazel Plush
Virgin business class passengers will have access to Qatar Airways’ Qsuite, named the world’s best business class at this year’s World Airline Awards.

Virgin Australia relaunches long-haul international flights, sort of

For the first time since scrapping its US routes during the pandemic, Virgin Australia is relaunching long-haul flights, thanks to its deal with Qatar Airways.

  • Julietta Jameson
Decent legroom even with a reclined seat in front.

Airline review: Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024

Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.

  • Ute Junker
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Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, has knocked off Singapore’s Changi for top spot in the World Airline Awards.

Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title, Melbourne top in Australia

Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot, while Melbourne has been ranked far above other Australian airports.

  • Craig Platt
Some Qantas critics have become virtual apologists for Qatar Airways.

Why we shouldn’t feel too sorry for Qatar Airways

Amid so much anger at Qantas, public support for Qatar Airways is misplaced given its nation’s human rights track record. It’s more about Australians wanting cheaper flights.

  • Anthony Dennis
One of Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350s takes off from Zurich Airport.

Award-winning, controversial: The airline Qantas wants stopped

It’s been named the world’s best airline seven times but is being prevented from increasing flights to Australia. Here’s what you need to know about Qatar Airways.

  • Michael Gebicki
The Mandarin Oriental Doha hotel overlooks the spectacular Barahat Msheireb covered town square.

Perfect score for this cool hotel in a hot destination

Doha’s searing heat tends to deter travellers over summer, but there’s more than enough to do in the cool of this magnificent Mandarin Oriental outpost.

  • Anthony Dennis
FLIGHT TEST – QATAR AIRWAYS MELBOURNE TO DOHA - Julietta Jameson A380-800, QR0905 Melbourne to Doha, Economy Image supplied for use in Traveller xxflighttest

A codeshare booking may be cheaper, but it can also mean a terrible seat

I book this Qatar Airways flight through Virgin Australia and as a result I can’t choose my seat.

  • Sue Williams

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