Air travel
Opinion
Opinion
When you shouldn’t (and definitely should) use headphones when travelling
When should air travellers wear headphones or take them out? Etiquette and travel experts weigh in.
- by Natalie B. Compton
Ten surprising airlines you can use your Qantas points with
You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Opinion
This is one of the saddest parts of travel
This year I picked up a new passport after spending 10 years – and many adventures – in the company of my old one.
- by Tim Richards
★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Excess baggage causes dramas on this flight
Upon arrival we are informed that 100 bags were offloaded prior to departure, including mine.
- by Christine Retschlag
Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret
Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? Some do, and it’s not hard to find them.
- by Michael Gebicki
Are Boeing 737s still safe to fly?
It’s been a rocky road for giant US aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★
Airport reviews
It’s one of the best airports in the world - I wish I was stuck here longer
If you’re flying out of Incheon International be sure to arrive at least three hours before your flight to enjoy the facilities and entertainment.
- by Kristie Kellahan
One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats
Lufthansa has debuted its new cabin featuring privacy doors on its business class seats, hard-shell premium economy and double beds in first class.
- by Julietta Jameson
Grounded: Five of Australia's biggest airline failures
As questions arise over the future of Bonza, here’s a look back at some of the other airlines that (metaphorically) crashed in Australia.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: This is the ‘Toyota Corolla’ of airline seats
Thumbs-down for the delay and lack of refreshments. Thumbs-up for the short flight time.
- by Kristie Kellahan