Airline passengers brace for expected turbulence
A new report confirms what most travellers already know about their chances of arriving at a destination on time.
Airline Reviews
Flight review: ‘The best in-flight meal I’ve eaten all year’
Despite an unfortunate start to the journey, this airline impresses with great service, amenity kits and delicious food.
Net zero ambitions fuel demand for business travel
Australia’s push for renewable energy is driving a surge in demand for business travel as mining, energy and government groups crisscross the country.
Flight Review: Qantas business class actually delivers
We fly 16 hours from Melbourne to Dallas Fort Worth – the fourth longest route in the world – and have a supremely comfortable experience.
Qantas reputation on the line in ‘ghost flight’ defence
In choosing to fight or settle, Qantas will now take on the ACCC over what it claims is a fundamental test of the rules covering air travel.
Call to end ‘problematic’ seats on planes
Airlines are being urged to rethink the size of seats on planes as new data shows Australians will pack on the kilos in the next decade.
Young climate activists get on board universal flight quotas
A French engineer and climate activist has sent a shiver down the spines of the commercial airline and tourist industries alike by suggesting a limit on commercial airline flights of four per person for life. I have questions.
US government readies for imminent shutdown
Without an agreement, funding will expire at midnight on Saturday, threatening disruptions to everything from air travel to some benefit payments
Qantas frequent flyers next on Senate hit list
The profit-rich scheme has faced increasing complaints that it’s more about making money than rewarding loyalty.
Travel boss’s claim on expensive flights
The decision to bar more flights into Australia from one airline has left everyone paying more for travel, according to one travel boss.
N Korea resumes flights to China
Pyongyang conducts its first passenger flight since suspending overseas air travel in January 2020 over pandemic fears.
What did first-class look like in the golden age?
Commercial air travel has come a long way since the 1950s and 1960s but is something lacking even at the pointy end of the plane?
‘The best in-flight service I’ve experienced in a long time’
A singing flight attendant … a thank-you note. This airline goes above and beyond on a business-class trip to LA.
Strong winds cause chaos at Sydney Airport
Horror run for air travellers continues with strong winds reducing Sydney Airport to single runway operations again as thousands prepare to travel over the school holidays.
Above and beyond: we rank 10 of the best first class offerings
From Porsches on the tarmac to your own personal assistants and luxe lounges, these airlines offer the most opulent first class travel experiences in 2023.
Got kids? These airlines make family travel a dream
If you’re avoiding flying with kids, these airlines are about to make you think again.
And the world’s best business class airlines for 2023 are…
The Skytrax World Airline Awards is considered the ‘Oscars of aviation’. If you plan to fly at the pointy end, these are the airlines to choose.
‘This is the best food I’ve had on a plane’
This Asian carrier impresses with its service but the standout feature is by far the cuisine. Rarely does airline food leave you wanting to ask for more.
American Airlines business class review
With daily flights from Sydney to Los Angeles back on the menu, the Flagship long-haul service is put to the test.
The lockdown Catch-22 we need to confront
Your coronavirus crib sheet: how we got here, where we’re going, and the fundamental question — how can any society lift its stay-at-home order if there’s no vaccine?
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