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Airline reviews

Privacy wings make the seat feel enclosed … Cathay Pacific’s new premium economy seats.

This airline’s ‘next level’ premium economy is more like business-lite

While all eyes are on Cathay Pacific’s business-class Aria Suites, my money is on premium economy for the design details and value.

  • Flip Byrnes
Wings Air is a subsidiary of Indonesian budget carry Lion.

‘Is the engine still there?’ This airline has a one-star safety rating

This feels like the longest flight in the world, even though it’s less than two hours. I’m a nervous wreck throughout.

  • Jenny Hewett
Business class seats on South African Airways.

Business class on rare, ageing plane still (mostly) delivers

If you’re in a window seat with a neighbour beside you, you’ll need to step over their bed when getting up. Hospitality is where SAA really takes off.

  • Catherine Marshall
The Boeing 737-800 has Singapore Airlines’ smallest seats for legroom.

Five hours was enough on Singapore Airlines’ worst plane

There’s no seatback entertainment and little legroom, but at least the Singapore Airlines’ cabin service is still present.

  • Carolyn Beasley
Entertainment selections are good, but the free and fast Wi-Fi is a revelation.

One aspect of this economy flight was a revelation

The food is fine, the entertainment and cabin service solid, but one part of the flight was outstanding … thanks to Elon Musk.

  • Alex Mitcheson
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Hong Kong Airlines’ business class seats are an older style.

Dated seats and entertainment, but this business class can save you $2000

Some seats are better than others, and you won’t find the latest Hollywood releases on board, but the crew helps make up for it.

  • Craig Platt
The seat in Qsuite is within its own cubicle.

Qantas beware: Virgin now offers a best-in-world business class

Virgin Australia’s new partnership means that Qantas now has serious local competition for long-haul flights to Europe.

  • Trudi Jenkins
The economy cabin is set up in a 2-4-2 layout.

Roomy economy cabin layout makes this flight great for couples

There are some minor shortcomings but the service and legroom – enough for my 190-cm partner – outweigh the negatives on this 11-hour haul.

  • Georgia Dunkley
Extra time in paradise … Sofitel Denarau let’s travellers check-in at the hotel.

This is the most ridiculously easy international flight you can take

Fiji Airways partners with local hotels for a “resort check-in” program, so I only have to arrive at the airport an hour before my flight.

  • Shaney Hudson
Business class on a Qantas Airbus A330.

Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)

Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.

  • Kate Armstrong