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Reviews, photos and tips on the world’s top airlines, from long-haul Business Class flights to domestic budget airlines. Read reviews of Cathay Pacific Business Class and find out the top 10 Business Class airlines. We also cover Economy flights and budget airlines such as Scoot Airlines and Air Asia. Here are a few intriguing facts about air travel.

When did people start to fly on planes?

The first flight in the world happened on 17 December 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew 120 feet in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It took 12 seconds. This was a momentous moment and the first powered flight. Before this event, mankind had only flown in balloons and gliders.

When was the first commercial airline flight?

The first commercial flight took off on 1 January 1914. You might be surprised to learn that the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line was the world’s first passenger airline service. The airline operated between St. Petersburg and Tampa in Florida.

What are the oldest airlines in the world that are still operating?

KLM, Qantas, Delta, Avianca and Egypt Air are five of the world’s oldest airlines still operating.

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If you're thinking of flying MAS, read my Malaysia Airlines Business Class review. I flew MH 30, the red-eye from KL to Istanbul. Malaysian Airlines - commonly referred to as MAS Airlines or code MH - until recent events was one of Australia’s favourite airlines and I was curious to...
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When planning a long-distance flight, Changi Airport in Singapore is one of the best airports to spend time on a layover. More than just an airport, Singapore's Changi Airport is a destination designed to keep weary travellers happy, relaxed and refreshed. With four terminals and the new Jewel Changi...
jetstar
JQ 787 Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) to Sydney Travellers between Sydney and the Sunshine Coast have the option of flying in and out of the Sunshine Coast Airport in Maroochydore or Brisbane Airport, which is about a 1.5 hours away. Jetstar Australia has three to four flights a day between Sydney...
air asia international flight review
Air Asia Business Class flight review of D7223 Sydney to Kuala Lumpur and connecting flight to Kolkata IN-DI-A-HHH beckons as usual. Attractive, intriguing, full of history, varied, colourful, entrancing, frustrating at times our relationship is a special one. We (India and I) converse, argue, break up and make up and I...
kenya airways review
Three years ago, I was on a Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to Bangkok. I was booked in Economy Class and was hoping for an upgrade. Not a chance. Unfortunately, I happened to be travelling on the same flight as Kenya's President, who was on an important mission. Here's my...
Virgin Airlines flight
Have you ever had a bad travel day? You know, one of those days where you just wish you’d stayed at home? Or worse still, you’re trying to get home and everything seems to go wrong? On my way back from Melbourne while flying Virgin Airlines, I experienced just such...

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