Airline reviews

Airline review: This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane

Despite some awkward design elements, this lie-flat business class seat is one of the most comfortable in the sky.

• by Ute Junker

Airline review: Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route

This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.

• by Angela Saurine

Airline review: The enhancements keep on coming in this premium economy

Singapore Airlines’ recent revamp of an already decent premium economy offering is the first in almost 10 years.

• by Anthony Dennis

Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste

Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.

• by Ellen Connolly

Airline review: Flying with Europe’s most notorious carrier is excruciating

A flight with Ryanair is to be endured rather than enjoyed – cheap cross-continental trips come with some of the tightest seats in the sky.

• by David Whitley

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Airline review: It’s time to give Jetstar a second chance

In the years since I last flew Qantas’ cheaper cousin, its reputation has taken a beating. But my low expectations were upturned by proficient service.

• by Catherine Marshall

Airline review: Budget carrier charges for everything, except good service

A flight with EasyJet shows that going with a budget airline doesn’t have to be a miserable experience.

• by David Whitley

Airline review: This premium economy has one of the world’s cosiest sky-cradles

This long-haul is nearly 16 hours, but I managed to sleep for six of them and wake up in time for breakfast.

• by Kylie McLaughlin

Airline review: No loud talking, please, on world’s most considerate airline

The greeting announcement requesting passengers not talk loudly or consume excess alcohol makes me feel like I am already in thoughtful, considerate Japan.

• by Flip Byrnes