Air travel
Ten airport hotels so good you’ll be praying for a layover
From JFK’s retro dream TWA to sleeping in the cockpit of a vintage plane in Stockholm, here are 10 of the best ways to spend the night at an airport.
- by Flip Byrnes
The six coolest new business class seats set for take off
These are the best new premium plane seats to look out for in the months ahead – and details on how to find them.
- by Ramsey Qubein
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Airport reviews
Airport review: Forget the rankings, this is truly the world’s best airport
Doha is slick and modern and very pretty, but Changi is streets ahead in terms of its dining, shopping and entertainment options.
- by Ben Groundwater
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Airline reviews
Airline review: New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights
Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. It is spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Tripologist
The airlines offering cheaper versions of business class
You can save on a business-class fare if you’re willing to forgo some of the perks you’d usually expect.
- by Michael Gebicki
The spectacular rise and fall of the ‘Communist Concorde’
Where Britain and France conjured Concorde, Russia forged the Tupolev Tu-144 – a jet so loud passengers could barely hear each other.
- by Chris Leadbeater
Opinion
Tips & advice
My anti-bucket list: The 12 things I’ll never do
People make travel bucket lists of things they’ve always wanted to do. This is the opposite. A collection of travel experiences I never want to have.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tripologist
Airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men on flights
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has become the first airline to allow women travellers to choose a seat next to another woman.
- by Michael Gebicki
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Airline reviews
Airline review: This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
- by Ute Junker
Opinion
Tripologist
Is it worth paying for airport lounge access? What you get for your money
Pay-for-use lounges are a godsend for travellers with long layovers, but value for money depends on a variety of factors.
- by Michael Gebicki