Airline reviews

Airline review: Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024

Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.

• by Ute Junker

Airline review: This cheap (nearly) lie-flat bed is perk-free but worth it

There are no screens in this budget business class, but the best entertainment of all is being able to sleep.

• by Kate Allman

Airline review: Qantas economy surprisingly good, despite codeshare woes

It turns out Qantas and its codeshare partner don’t speak to each other, which causes a few hassles on an otherwise comfortable flight.

• by Katrina Lobley

Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb

This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.

• by Anthony Dennis

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Airline review: An upgrade on this flight is a steal

It’s definitely worth paying for an upgrade to premium economy on this five-hour flight. I’m able to stretch out, work and not spill hot tea in my lap.

• by Kristie Kellahan

Airline review: Jetstar’s business class beats others in one respect

The seat itself feels closer to premium economy, but there’s one area where Jetstar’s business class excels.

• by Katherine Scott

Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent

Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.

• by Kristie Kellahan

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

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