Travel news
Traveller Letters: Jetstar’s business class is barely economy standard
“It seemed pointless to have paid a business class fare as it was impossible to get comfortable or to sleep.”
Opinion
Tripologist
Qantas’ interior plans for epic long-haul flights take out top award
A giant wraparound entertainment screen in business class and a win for Qantas’ epic long-haul flight plans featured at this year’s aircraft interiors expo.
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: One of Europe’s top attractions was a big disappointment
“After visiting Alhambra as a young backpacker in 1982, I looked forward to my return visit to take in what I had not fully appreciated at the time.”
Opinion
Ocean cruises
After 90 years, P&O cruises end in Australia with a whimper
For the millions of us who’ve enjoyed a holiday with P&O Cruises Australia, a special era comes to an ignoble end.
- by Brian Johnston
After nearly four years, last COVID-era plane stored in outback takes off
At the height of the pandemic, 152 planes were being stored at Alice Springs. The longest resident has just returned to the skies.
- by Julietta Jameson
Qantas makes major change to how passengers board domestic flights
Qantas passengers will now be assigned group numbers that will determine when they can board.
- by Katherine Scott
Record breaker: Luxury ship’s epic world cruise features sky-high price
With 14,000 bottles of champagne and 68 kilos of caviar on board, indulgence will never run dry on Regent Seven Seas’ world cruise.
- by Brian Johnston
Traveller Letters: Why can’t Jetstar transfer my bags on connecting flights?
“Apart from the inconvenience, it is highly inefficient, with travellers dragging their bags around and creating further congestion in the check-in area.”
Australia’s hotel restaurants are undergoing a renaissance
An Australian hotel restaurant renaissance is under way – travellers’ tastes have evolved, and hoteliers and top chefs are taking note.
- by Katherine Scott
Collection
Tips & advice
Travel Hot List for June: Singapore airport’s comeback plans
Changi’s improved terminal, Europe’s epic new trail and the Australia’s new hotel restaurants are on this month’s hot list.
There’s a new reason to visit this Cape Town landmark
Since 1996 the Cape Grace Hotel has earned a reputation for being the best hotel in South Africa’s oldest town.
- by Julietta Jameson