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Emirates’ business class is all class.
★★★★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
The economy class cabin onboard a Boeing 777 aircraft.
★★★★
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
Sleek Nordic interiors: Finnair’s premium economy.
★★★★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
The extra legroom in Air Canada’s premium economy is appreciated.
★★★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
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★★★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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Supper and breakfast menus are augmented with Australian, NZ and US wines.
★★★★
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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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China Eastern’s no-frills interior.
★★★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
Ready to relax aboard Singapore Airlines’ long-haul Airbus A350-900.
★★★★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
Economy class on board a Qantas Dreamliner.
★★★★
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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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