Air travel
Opinion
Tripologist
Airlines are introducing seats that don’t recline (even in business class)
You only have to Google “seat recline disputes” to see why some airlines are ditching reclining seats altogether.
- by Michael Gebicki
First look inside Qantas’ new domestic Airbus jet
The long-awaited Qantas Airbus A220-300 will enter service next month, with two of 29 new planes arriving.
- by Katherine Scott
Private jets, penthouse suites: How a superstar travels (Taylor’s version)
Take a look at how Taylor Swift arrived in Australia and the luxurious digs she’ll enjoy while staying here.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: On board the world’s busiest flight route
The busiest flight route in the world features no food, no entertainment and no colour.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Opinion
Tripologist
Giant airports, more routes: The new powerhouse in air travel
Indian airlines are growing at a rapid rate and so are the number of flights between Australia and the subcontinent.
- by Michael Gebicki
Forget Asia, the best stopover on the way to Europe is right here
With direct flights from Perth to London, Paris and Rome, isn’t it about time to consider the WA capital as the ideal place for a stopover?
- by David Whitley
Airline review: This economy class is ‘very economy’, but excels at it
Scoot owns being a low-cost airline and excels in this niche. If you know what to expect, you can prepare and endure.
- by Flip Byrnes
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: This new business class is a great improvement
LATAM still can’t quite compete with the world’s best on the likes of food and entertainment, but it’s getting there.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: A lie-flat seat for the price of premium economy
To be able to lie flat on a budget airline is beyond fabulous, even if other aspects fall short of full-service carriers.
- by Julie Miller
Is it cheaper to book your flight directly with the airline?
“Should I book my air tickets through a real live travel agent, with an online travel agency or with the airline?” It’s a question that comes up a lot.
- by Michael Gebicki