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It costs an extra $10 for inflight entertainment so we bring iPads. Nothing is complimentary.
★★★
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Airline review: Flying Jetstar was not a great way to start my holiday

Jetstar’s low international fares are appealing, but at some point my patience with cancellations and delays will run out.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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Finnair’s Airlounge has a non-reclining seatback.
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The top-rated airlines of the year

We flew in luxurious business class suites and did cramped jaunts with notorious budget carriers. Here are the flights we rated the best.

Seats are squeezy.
★★★½
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Airline review: This bargain flight was worth more than I paid

The call centre is useless, but you can’t complain about paying $254 to fly from New York to Paris.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
All seats have aisle access in the revamped A380 business cabin.
★★★★½
Qantas

Airline review: Qantas’ superjumbo business class is king of comfort

How many will continue to stick with Qantas after the airline’s recent woes is unclear, but at least the seats are still comfortable.

  • by Ute Junker
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Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner business class seats.
★★★★
Chicago

Airline review: Faultless service and dining on Air New Zealand’s unique US route

It may not be the most modern business class in operation today, but it’s still the most cosy and easiest way to get to Chicago from Australia.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
Inside the all-economy B737-800 cabin.
★★★½
Europe

Airline review: Flights with this budget carrier can cost less than an Uber

Flights are cheap, but only the first 70 passengers get to bring their carry-on luggage on board.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
SriLankan A330 business class.
★★★★
Sri Lanka

Airline review: Food and service make up for this business class’ shortcomings

While the entertainment offerings and bar menu fall short, this business class has other highlights.

  • by Julie Miller
You’ll get at least 81.3 centimetres of seat pitch with Singapore Airlines.
★★★★★
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Airline review: This five-star economy class sets the benchmark

Singapore Airlines’ economy cabin is a masterclass in service, food and entertainment.

  • by Flip Byrnes
Blue for business in Air Vanuatu’s 737-800 – no Wi-Fi or onboard entertainment.
★★★★
Vanuatu

Airline review: No entertainment, no alcohol in this business class

It’s a short flight to this Pacific island, so the shortcomings of this business class are easily overlooked.

  • by Christine Retschlag