Air travel
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Airport reviews
The ‘world’s worst airport’ fails to live up to its reputation
Having discovered Lisbon was ranked the world’s worst airport last year, I brace for hell. The reality couldn’t have been more different.
- by Michael Fowler
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Underwhelming flight was good, until it suddenly wasn’t
A seat covered in crumbs, an overbooked, delayed flight and an unfulfilled promise of compensation undermine this European carrier’s service.
- by Flip Byrnes
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Airline reviews
Airline review: This premium economy feels close to business class
Cathay’s premium economy is ideal for long-haul flights when you don’t want to fork out for business class, but need more space than economy.
- by Kristie Kellahan
The seven most luxurious first-class cabins for Australian flyers
For anyone flying out of Australia and looking to sample the last word in luxury at 30,000 feet, these are the picks of the bunch.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
These are the best (and safest) plane seats in economy
Sometime over the past year, I learned a crucial travel fact about myself: I prefer to sit at the back of the plane.
- by Victoria Walker
The secret to finding and booking those dirt-cheap ‘mistake airfares’
Here’s how you can take advantage of a temporary digital glitch known as a mistake fare.
- by Brad Japhe
Experts reveal their top tips for getting cheaper flights
These travel hacks could save travellers hundreds of dollars, and sometimes more than $1000 in costs, and make the difference between taking a trip and staying home.
- by Sue Williams
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Airline reviews
Airline review: This business class seat doesn’t recline but it’s brilliant
I want the people who designed this cabin to come over to my place and redesign my house.
- by Flip Byrnes
Opinion
Opinion
We’re zombies after long-haul flights. No wonder we lose things
I called Qantas and was asked to leave a message with a description of my lost item. I didn’t hear back.
- by Lee Tulloch
Oneworld or Star Alliance? Which airline alliance is best for Aussie travellers
With the right alliance partner airlines, your next holiday could be in New Orleans, Istanbul or the Seychelles – all on points.
- by Michael Gebicki