Airline reviews

Airline review: Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food

The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.

• by Julietta Jameson

Airline review: Excess baggage causes dramas on this flight

Upon arrival we are informed that 100 bags were offloaded prior to departure, including mine.

• by Christine Retschlag

Airline review: This is the ‘Toyota Corolla’ of airline seats

Thumbs-down for the delay and lack of refreshments. Thumbs-up for the short flight time.

• by Kristie Kellahan

Airline review: I’m in love with this European national carrier

It’s my favourite airline to fly in Europe and they take special care of families. It’s a national carrier Greece can be proud of.

• by Flip Byrnes

Airline review: This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane

Despite some awkward design elements, this lie-flat business class seat is one of the most comfortable in the sky.

• by Ute Junker

Airline review: Virgin’s extra legroom seats are a bargain on this route

This flight to an island paradise features Virgin’s cheapest upgrade to ‘Economy X’ at just $33.

• by Angela Saurine

Airline review: The enhancements keep on coming in this premium economy

Singapore Airlines’ recent revamp of an already decent premium economy offering is the first in almost 10 years.

• by Anthony Dennis

Airline review: 16-hour Qantas economy long haul leaves a bad taste

Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.

• by Ellen Connolly

Airline review: Flying with Europe’s most notorious carrier is excruciating

A flight with Ryanair is to be endured rather than enjoyed – cheap cross-continental trips come with some of the tightest seats in the sky.

• by David Whitley

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