Airline reviews
★★★★★
Paris
Airline review: This business class to Europe is perfect
Etihad’s business class cabin offers a supremely cushy way to get to Europe (and saves the best for last).
- by Katherine Scott
★★★
Phuket
Airline review: Faulty screen and suspect chicken, but could be worse
You expect a few discomforts on a budget airline, which are usually made up for by the price. However, some things are causing extra frustration today.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★½
Cook Islands
Airline review: Economy class on Jetstar’s next-gen plane
This game-changing new service to a Pacific paradise has a seatback feature passengers will love.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★½
Air travel
Airline review: Competitive prices for a seat in this stylish, friendly economy cabin
There’s an impressive combination of services on board this international flight, including plenty of legroom.
- by Lee Mylne
★★★★½
Qantas
Airline review: Qantas premium economy delivers where others fail
Every aspect of the experience on this Airbus superjumbo is a significant upgrade on economy class.
- by Rob McFarland
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★★★
Air travel
Airline review: Great VIP perks in premium economy, but a spacious, comfy seat isn’t one of them
The VIP-style perks that come with this premium economy seat aren’t worth the nearly $1000 extra you’re paying for.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★1/2
Singapore
Airline review: Business class with 2023’s ‘world’s best airline’
The biggest problem with this Singapore Airlines flight is that it’s too short to really enjoy it.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
Qantas
Airline review: 16-and-a-half hours on Qantas’ new long-haul route
There are some service slip-ups in business class, but Qantas’ new New York route has one big advantage.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
★★★★
Mildura
Airline review: Our verdict on Bonza? It’s great
Long may this budget airline fly their purple flag. Great aircraft, excellent staff and a $50 fare. What’s not to love?
- by Julietta Jameson