Air travel
‘Absolute zoos’: The truth about airline lounges
Lounges have been in the news recently, with revelations the Australian Prime Minister’s 22-year-old son had been granted access by Qantas to its ultra-exclusive Chairman’s Lounge.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Singapore’s premium economy is great, but mind where you sit
An exit row seat on this Singapore Airlines flight is both a blessing and a curse.
- by Ben Groundwater
What to do if you get sick during a flight
Should you tell the cabin crew? Will you be refused boarding? Can you seek assistance during a transit stop? Here’s what you need to know if you fall ill on a flight.
- by Michael Gebicki
The future of air travel: 10 things that will change the way we fly
The next major things for airlines and airports are already flying into view. Brace for plenty of innovation – and turbulence – ahead.
- by Michael Gebicki
Recycled trains and mini-breaks: 10 sustainable travel trends you’ll want to get behind
The way we travel is now as important as why and where we travel, and the industry has taken note. Exciting things are afoot.
- by Lee Tulloch
Travel quiz: The Bunda Cliffs are part of which Australian coastal feature?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
Would you pay extra to avoid sitting among kids? One airline hopes so
A European airline says that it will sell an adults-only zone — no one under 16 — from November for a 10-hour flight route.
Airline review: This full-service carrier offers cheaper flights to Europe
Royal Brunei’s Australia-London route makes two stops but is only 90 minutes longer - and $1000 cheaper.
- by Belinda Jackson
Airline now bigger than before COVID as Aussies flock to Pacific paradise
Fiji is the hottest destination in the Pacific thanks to a post-COVID tourism boom with Aussies flocking back in record numbers.
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: After missing my Jetstar flight, Qantas came to my rescue
“A compassionate Qantas staff member gave me a flight at no cost after hearing about my situation.”