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There’s plenty to watch on the entertainment system.

Cabin crew on this Qantas superjumbo deliver less-than-super service

My choice of meal has run out and one of the crew is so indifferent that she makes no acknowledgement nor eye contact when serving me.

  • Jenny Hewett
Qantas’ new A350-1000ULR, which will fly non-stop between Sydney and London, at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France.

Faster, longer, more comfortable flights by 2026? We’re still waiting

As Qantas delays the launch of its ultra-long-haul flights to London and New York yet again, here are some of the other air travel promises we’re still waiting to be delivered.

  • Michael Gebicki
Boeing’s planned workstation, or phone booth, in the sky.

New tech could destroy the quiet of plane cabins. One designer wants to preserve it

Tom Eaton has developed a future solution to what could well be a future problem – noisy passengers on Wi-Fi calls in the cabin.

  • Chris Zappone
Emirates cabin crew … in this time of war and uncertainty we are asking even more of flight attendants.

My flight to Europe is cancelled. I’m nervous about accepting the replacement

In the end, I will either find an alternative route or defer my trip. But I feel for those who don’t have a choice – the flight attendants.

  • Lee Tulloch
V1 is the speed where there isn’t enough runway left to safely stop the aircraft – it is committed to flight no matter what.

Why ‘black swan events’ are what pilots fear most

There are events that require a pilot to test the limits of the skills they possess, ones which even those with thousands of hours of experience would find difficult to execute.

  • The Secret Pilot
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Fares to Europe are as not as expensive as you might expect.

You can avoid the Middle East and still get an affordable flight to Europe

Despite the reports of skyrocketing airfares, it’s not hard to find reasonable prices on flights to Europe – even in business class – if you know where to look.

  • Michael Gebicki
United Airlines’ Relax Row.

World’s largest airline unveils game-changer economy class bed

It might be a decade behind the first airline to introduce the revolutionary design, but the move signals a major expansion of innovation in the cheap seats.

  • Michael Gebicki
Communication is key when it comes to aviation safety.

‘Flying skill’ is ranked low on what makes a good pilot. Here’s why

As the Boeing 727 roared too fast and too high down its final approach into Alaska in April 1976, the first officer tried to warn the captain they had a problem.

  • The Secret Pilot
Emirates, along with other Gulf carriers, have resumed some flights to and from Australia and on to Europe.

Gulf flights are back, but don’t book or cancel before reading this

From rerouted flight paths to refund policies and rising fares, here is what you need to know about the current air travel disruptions.

  • Michael Gebicki
The lie-flat seat is OK on length, but not much wider than a standard economy seat.

This business class has one of the worst seats – and one of the best meals

I’m channelling my inner Cher as I step aboard, turning back time to see a dated business class seating layout.

  • Chris Chamberlin