Aviation
The truth behind 13 rules of flying you (probably) didn’t know about
What happens when aircraft seats are too comfortable? Your plane can be grounded, that’s what. Here are air travel’s strangest regulations.
- by John Arlidge
Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers
“We’re watching you at the airport”: How airline staff deal with rising air rage incidents – and what you can do to help.
- by Jay Robert
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
Opinion
Air travel
I arrived in Hawaii, but my luggage didn’t
Here’s what to do if an airline loses your bags. I can tell you from personal experience.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Would you fly on a plane with no pilot?
Airlines and regulators are already looking beyond controversial plans for single-pilot flights to flights that have no pilots at all.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Qatar
Why we shouldn’t feel too sorry for Qatar Airways
Amid so much anger at Qantas, public support for Qatar Airways is misplaced given its nation’s human rights track record. It’s more about Australians wanting cheaper flights.
- by Anthony Dennis
Explainer
Air travel
What’s the fastest way to board passengers on a plane?
And what about getting off at the other end? Astrophysicists and mathematicians have turned their minds to the question.
- by Angus Holland
Tens of thousands to fly in for World Cup despite high airfares
For the tournament’s die-hard supporters, skyrocketing flight and living costs are just another bump in the road.
- by Katherine Scott
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Airline reviews
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
Qantas plummets in rankings as world’s best airline named
After climbing into the top five last year, Qantas has hit its lowest-ever ranking in the annual World Airline Awards.
- by Craig Platt