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What it’s really like to fly first on Singapore Airlines
I’ve taken over 900 flights, and this is one of my favourites to date. The seat may not score perfectly, but the door-to-door experience leaves a lasting impression
How to visit the best lounge every time you fly
Why settle for instant coffee when you can have espresso? Or line up for the buffet when you can enjoy à la carte? Don’t wait for an official invite.
Is Virgin’s Velocity Platinum Plus worth the $24k price tag?
The new loyalty tier earns you a VIP bag tag, but you’ll still have to pay $5 for your in-flight Coke Zero.
Our resources writer tests China path to Europe in the energy crisis
It’s no frills, but when the Middle East is a no-go zone and you’ve got to get to the UK, there’s a lot to be said for efficiency and reasonable costs.
Qantas brings back double status credit promotion to shore up demand
The airline has been cutting capacity and increasing airfares, and will relaunch the popular promotional scheme as it faces down weaker consumer sentiment.
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Highflyer magazine 2026
When it comes to air travel, Australians are spoilt for choice. Here’s how to make the most of your time in the sky in 2026.
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Your ultimate guide to travelling at the pointy end. It pays to do your research – and not just on price.
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Discover what the 1 per cent get up the front of the plane, the best airlines to fly to the US and Europe and more.
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April
I flew Qantas premium economy to Chile. Here’s what impressed me
I wasn’t impressed when I boarded this flight. Here’s how the premium economy experience changed that.
March
Business class to Europe on this airline is still surprisingly cheap
With the Gulf carriers grounded, is this Malaysia Airlines’ moment to win back customers? We put the new A330neo business class suites to the test.
Can I still get to Europe? What the experts are telling their families
Airports struck, flights cancelled, travel insurance void. Here’s the unvarnished truth about flying through or around the Middle East now.
How to get airport lounge access for the rest of your life
If you dream of permanent frequent flyer perks, there are ways to fast-track your lifetime status.
Why Jannik Sinner says cruises are great for a health workout
The sea air helps with breathing exercises, says the tennis ace, who always travels with Lego. He also reveals how he keeps his edge while he’s on the go.
February
Know your craft: How top airlines rate at the pointy end
Are you a long-haul hedonist or altruist? Do you crave privacy or openness? In the race to refine exclusivity in the sky, the defining factor is you.
Is it better to fly premium economy or choose a budget business seat?
When a trade-off is required, these are the best cheaper options for sleep, entertainment, one-stop and multi-leg flights.
How Gout Gout travels the world when every split-second counts
Australia’s most promising sprinter is ready for take-off. This is how the 18-year-old stays competition-fit, despite a hectic flying schedule.
Qantas loyalty program blitz offers fast path to platinum status
A double points blitz from the national carrier aims to trump a capped Velocity offer, promising a “zero to hero” path to platinum for business travellers.
Why you shouldn’t order steak on a plane – and what to order instead
Every airline has a signature dish. The best reflect not just the carrier but the nation it flies from.
Which airline loyalty program rates highest? We compare 6 of the best
We take a close look at frequent flyer miles programs, from earning points to redeeming them, to find out where the true value lies.
For just over $5m, you too can have a personal flying machine
US aviation company Cirrus is making a single-engine personal jet with a parachute for safe landings.
What to drink on a plane if you want to hit the ground running
Airlines are upping their mocktail game to keep alive the ritual of a celebratory drink without the long-haul hangover.
Is ‘Heated Rivalry’ too hot to watch on a flight?
The steamy scenes in the Canadian drama have travellers asking what level of nudity and gratuitous sex is acceptable to watch on an airplane?
A wellness editor’s guide to the best sleep in the sky
The first rule of sleeping well on a plane is accepting that you may not sleep well on a plane. Thankfully, it’s not the only rule.
This skincare expert uses zinc on flights and packs only Issey Miyake
Cosmetic chemist Richard Parker is the creator of Rationale. He lives between Melbourne and Paris. This is how he travels.
The world’s best new airports are designed to make you calmer
Greener, smarter and more soothing, these new-generation terminals put visitors at ease. Will they be on your travel itinerary?
The $1000 grocery shop that pays for a flight to London
When flying, any advantage counts. Here is everything you need to know.
When you don’t have time for a holiday, fly to Antarctica for the day
There’s no better place to forget your worries than 10,000 feet above the coldest, windiest and driest continent on Earth.
What the RBA payments shake-up means for your frequent flyer points
Are bulk credit card frequent flyer points for the chopping block? And if so, what’s the best strategy now?
