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Finding cabin bag space on domestic flights in Australia has become a battle royale.

Why Qantas’ cabin revamp is a godsend for domestic travellers

I don’t care about new seats, carpets or lights on short flights. But one change Qantas is making will excite anyone who regularly flies domestically.

  • Craig Platt
The XB-1 has broken the sound barrier.

‘New Concorde’ breaks sound barrier on first supersonic test flight

A prototype of a passenger jet meant to succeed Concorde has broken Mach 1 (1235km/h) in a series of runs early on Wednesday.

  • Christopher Jasper
Qantas’ domestic terminal at Sydney Airport. The Sydney-Melbourne route remained the world’s fifth busiest in 2024.

The world’s busiest air routes for 2024 named

The Sydney-Melbourne run is dominated by two airlines, which were boosted after a third, Rex, collapsed in July.

  • Craig Platt
The Airbus A350 ranks as one of the safest airline models ever built.

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?

  • Oliver Smith
Instantly adjust lighting and seat position with new presets for dining, sleeping, take-off and more.

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.

  • Katherine Scott
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The Boeing 777-9 on display at the Dubai Air Show last year.

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.

  • John Arlidge
Nakhon Si Thammarat International Airport.

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).

  • John Borthwick
When it comes to making a flight more pleasant, few travellers have more experience than pilots.

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.

  • Julietta Jameson
Scenes from British Airways’ safety video.

Not everyone loves British Airways’ buzzy Bridgerton take

Experts are divided on the trend for airlines to use cinematic safety briefings.

  • Kelsey Ables
Qatar Airways’ business class cabin.

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.

  • Michael Gebicki

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