The new trend among some men on flights is the dumbest yet
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Opinion

The new trend among some men on flights is the dumbest yet

Kicked off by TikTok,the new social media challenge on flights isn’t just stupid,it could also be dangerous.

  • byBen Groundwater

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This dismal airport is confusing and charmless

This dismal airport is confusing and charmless

Brace yourself. This overcrowded airport is gloomy and tired,and by the time you board your plane,you will be,too.

  • byBrian Johnston
Airline review:This ticket to paradise is excellent,even in economy
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Airline review:This ticket to paradise is excellent,even in economy

Even in economy class,this airline and its friendly staff get you in the mood for an island holiday from the moment you step on board.

  • byEmily McAuliffe
An airport is not a creche – don’t expect strangers to control your kids

An airport is not a creche – don’t expect strangers to control your kids

Some parents allow their kids to run free in airports while they head for the nearest bar or cafe,assuming someone else will look after their progeny.

  • byLee Tulloch
The pros and cons of ordering the special meal on planes

The pros and cons of ordering the special meal on planes

There are plenty of reasons to order the special meal on a flight – dietary or religious requirements,allergies,or sometimes you just want to get your food quicker.

  • byMichael Gebicki
At last,an airline that lets women avoid sitting next to men
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Opinion

At last,an airline that lets women avoid sitting next to men

Why not go further? Let me choose to sit away from families with small children and people who whinge about reclined seats.

  • byAnnabel Fenwick Elliott
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‘World’s best business class’ about to get better as upgrade unveiled

‘World’s best business class’ about to get better as upgrade unveiled

Qatar Airways’ business class seats are already more like first class,but the airline’s next generation “Qsuite” will go even further.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Australian travellers to finally get expedited entry into US

Australian travellers to finally get expedited entry into US

Penny Wong said today’s milestone would deepen the links between the two countries “and make it easier to foster greater commercial ties” between Australia and the US.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Airline review:The world’s longest flight is an absolute pleasure
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Airline review:The world’s longest flight is an absolute pleasure

If you’re ever going to splurge on a front-of-plane experience,let it be this one.

  • byCarolyn Beasley
Nervous flyers tense with fear during bumps. I know,because I am one

Nervous flyers tense with fear during bumps. I know,because I am one

We keep our seatbelts firmly done up over our blankets when asleep. We limit toilet breaks to moments when there is no one waiting so we spend less time standing.

  • byLee Tulloch
Like a private jet:Sneak peek inside Qantas’ new first class

Like a private jet:Sneak peek inside Qantas’ new first class

At the Airbus factory in Toulouse,we take a look at the new,top-tier seats Qantas will install for its ultra-long-haul non-stop flights to New York and London.

  • byJohn Arlidge