Travel news
Like a private jet: Sneak peek inside Qantas’ new first class
At the Airbus factory in Toulouse, we take a look at the new, top-tier seats Qantas will install for its ultra-long-haul non-stop flights to New York and London.
- by John Arlidge
Opinion
Europe
Europeans are angry about tourists, but they’re blaming the wrong people
If overtourism is the cause of so many problems in Europe, why are we having the same issues here in Australia?
- by Ben Groundwater
Traveller Letters: If it’s empty, why can’t I use the business class loo?
“Surely, a common-sense approach to safety and passenger welfare prevails over exclusive, business class toileting.”
- by Traveller
The six coolest new business class seats set for take off
These are the best new premium plane seats to look out for in the months ahead – and details on how to find them.
- by Ramsey Qubein
Opinion
China
Visa-free or not, few Australians want to go to China
China has announced Australians will get visa-free entry for stays up to 15 days, but will it make any difference?
- by Lee Tulloch
Surge in new hotels as crackdown on Airbnbs in Byron looms
A new home away from home has opened in Byron as the impact of new caps on short-term rentals in the tourism hotspot are about to be felt.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Olympics
Traffic jams, sirens and delays: Here’s what Paris is like right now
Much of the city centre will shortly be off limits to tourists who don’t have tickets for the Games. But, even now, getting around is a struggle.
- by Anthony Dennis
Traveller Letters: Where’s my breakfast and coffee, Qantas?
“After an overnight flight from Asia, I politely asked before landing what happened to breakfast? I was snapped at in reply.”
Luxury hotel brand makes its mark in Middle East and London
Mandarin Oriental’s new Oman hotel embraces the country’s natural beauty, while its discreet London hotel is making its mark on the food scene.
- by Julietta Jameson
The spectacular rise and fall of the ‘Communist Concorde’
Where Britain and France conjured Concorde, Russia forged the Tupolev Tu-144 – a jet so loud passengers could barely hear each other.
- by Chris Leadbeater
Opinion
Tripologist
Airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men on flights
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has become the first airline to allow women travellers to choose a seat next to another woman.
- by Michael Gebicki