Airline reviews
Airline review: Underwhelming flight was good, until it suddenly wasn’t
A seat covered in crumbs, an overbooked, delayed flight and an unfulfilled promise of compensation undermine this European carrier’s service.
- by Flip Byrnes
★★★★
Air travel
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
★★★★½
Air travel
Airline review: This business class seat doesn’t recline but it’s brilliant
I want the people who designed this cabin to come over to my place and redesign my house.
- by Flip Byrnes
Airline review: This budget carrier constantly gouges you for more money
Ryanair, Europe’s biggest airline, is cheap but never cheerful.
- by Sue Williams
★★★★
Vietnam
Airline review: Jetstar economy is fine – shame about the passengers
Flying with a budget airline does not give you permission to leave your manners in the terminal.
- by Julietta Jameson
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★★★★½
United Arab Emirates
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
★★★★
Air travel
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
★★★
Air travel
Airline review: This full-service carrier offers cheaper flights to Europe
Royal Brunei’s Australia-London route makes two stops but is only 90 minutes longer - and $1000 cheaper.
- by Belinda Jackson
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