Air travel

Airport transits are the dullest of experiences. This is the key to surviving them

We don’t really take in airports, but if you get into sightseeing mode and pretend your holiday has already begun, time will pass more quickly.

• by Brian Johnston

Airline review: Competitive prices for a seat in this stylish, friendly economy cabin

There’s an impressive combination of services on board this international flight, including plenty of legroom.

• by Lee Mylne

Traveller Letters: Crikey! Bonza left me high and dry

“Fair shake of the sauce bottle, Bonza. This type of behaviour isn’t going to get you far.”

Travel quiz: Which airline is Europe’s most popular?

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Passengers warned not to fly with fully charged devices over fire risk

America’s aviation regulator has warned passengers not to fly with a device charged to 100 per cent despite many cabins featuring charging ports.

• by Katherine Scott

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

Travel quiz: Kakadu National Park is about the same size as what country?

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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

Travellers shouldn’t get the blame for ‘overtourism’. This is who is really at fault

“Overtourism” puts the blame on the tourists, when the real issue has been governments’ poor management of destinations.

• by Lee Tulloch

The airlines that offer the most space in economy class

Flying economy class is never going to be particularly comfortable, but an extra couple of centimetres can make a big difference on a long haul.

• by Michael Gebicki