★★★★½
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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
★★★★½
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Airline review: ‘World’s best’ premium economy lives up to the hype
Emirates’ long-awaited premium economy class on its superjumbo is now available on Australian routes – including on a short haul.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★
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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
★★★ ½
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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
Traveller Letters: Virgin ‘perk’ of platinum, gold status is totally useless
“One of the perks of being a Virgin Australia gold or platinum member when flying on several international airlines is supposed to be lounge access.”
★★★★
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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
★★★★
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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
★★★★
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Airline review: This cabin crew makes you feel good about flying economy
In economy, you’re never going to be lavished by the sort of attention afforded to those in the pointy end, but this crew comes close.
- by Anthony Dennis
Traveller Letters: Sorry Qantas, the credit card points aren’t worth it
“Use of Qantas Frequent Flyer points has become ridiculously hard.”
Interchange makers: show us your workings
In view of what has transpired, the NSW state government has to publish the traffic modelling that must have been done at the time the now-notorious Rozelle interchange was being designed.
★★★★
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Airline review: Singapore’s premium economy is great, but mind where you sit
An exit row seat on this Singapore Airlines flight is both a blessing and a curse.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★
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Airline review: Faultless service and dining on Air New Zealand’s unique US route
It may not be the most modern business class in operation today, but it’s still the most cosy and easiest way to get to Chicago from Australia.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
★★★★
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Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings
While the entertainment offerings and bar menu fall short, this business class has other highlights.
- by Julie Miller
★★★★½
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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
Traveller Letters: Sorry Qantas, this is my airline of choice from now on
“After 20 years of being a loyal Qantas flyer, I recently completed both legs of a Japan trip on ANA.”
★★★★½
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Airline review: Business class on Emirates’ upgraded superjumbo
As the recipient of an upgrade, I readily acknowledge the privilege of travelling in such comfort.
- by Catherine Marshall
Airline review: Bali Business Class ‘lite’, but is the short flight worth it?
By the end of 2024, Jetstar plans to phase out business class on this route, so it’s a limited-time luxury.
- by Julie Miller
★★★
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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
Traveller Letters: Airline demanded to speak only to injured child’s father
“My experience with Qatar Airways was a salutary lesson in the risks for women travelling via Middle Eastern countries.”
Traveller Letters: Please, just tell me when the meal will be served
“Should I try to go to sleep immediately, or would I be woken after an hour or so with the offer of food or drink?”