Don’t embarrass yourself:How to behave in business class

Don’t embarrass yourself:How to behave in business class

Turning left? Here are a few do’s and don’ts from a frequent flyer,who has seen plenty of entitled behaviour over the years.

  • byJohn Arlidge

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I thought I was flying Air NZ. Instead,I’m on an airline I’ve never heard of

Once onboard,I realise this is not the dreamy aircraft I thought I would be on.

  • byJulia D'Orazio
Greece puts nearly 200 beaches under lock and key

Greece puts nearly 200 beaches under lock and key

Disgruntled locals complain of being pushed off their own beaches by a tourist boom that brought more than 32 million foreign visitors to Greece last year.

  • byNiki Kitsantonis
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations

The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time,with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.

  • bySue Williams
Australian Paralympians stranded in Dubai by torrential rain

Australian Paralympians stranded in Dubai by torrential rain

The swimmers are travelling to compete in Portugal,but had to sleep overnight at the airport after the weather caused flight chaos.

  • byHannah Kennelly
Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title,Melbourne top in Australia

Singapore loses ‘world’s best airport’ title,Melbourne top in Australia

Twelve-time winner Changi has been edged out of top spot,while Melbourne has been ranked far above other Australian airports.

  • byCraig Platt
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights,toll rises in Oman

Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights,toll rises in Oman

Parts of the UAE received 2½ times the average annual rainfall in 24 hours. Emirates says it has suspended check-ins for the day.

  • byJon Gambrell
Airline review:This seat delivers the best sleep I’ve ever had on a plane
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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.

  • byUte Junker
The truth behind 13 rules of flying you (probably) didn’t know about

The truth behind 13 rules of flying you (probably) didn’t know about

What happens when aircraft seats are too comfortable? Your plane can be grounded,that’s what. Here are air travel’s strangest regulations.

  • byJohn Arlidge
Qantas’ Perth to London route changed to avoid Iranian airspace

Qantas’ Perth to London route changed to avoid Iranian airspace

The change in flight path is due to fears Iran is planning an imminent attack on Israel.

  • byHolly Thompson
Review:This terminal at Heathrow feels spacious,even in peak season
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Review:This terminal at Heathrow feels spacious,even in peak season

It never feels crowded and work is a breeze at “The Queen’s Terminal”,aka Heathrow Terminal 2.

  • byLee Tulloch