Airline reviews
★★★★½
Air travel
Airline review: Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium
I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
Samoa
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
★★½
Air travel
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
★★★
For subscribers
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
★★★★½
Greece
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
★★★★
New Zealand
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
★★★ ½
Air travel
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
★★★★
Singapore
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
★★★½
Qantas
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
★★
Air travel
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