Economy Class

Do Qantas’ Project Sunrise flights really need economy?

We’ll soon find out just how appealing it’ll be to spend 20+ hour flying in economy.

Qantas A330s get Economy Plus seating

The extra legroom and extra convenience comes at an extra cost, except for top-tier frequent flyers.

What to expect from Virgin Australia Economy X

Get up to 40% extra legroom and other convenient perks from just $15.

SkyNook is an economy class ‘mini-suite’

An innovative suite-like treatment for two economy passengers, plus an infant or pet...

Cathay to launch next-gen economy seat

It’s the first all-new CX economy seat in almost a decade…

What to expect from Emirates’ all-new economy seat

“We’ve got to do better than we’re doing at the moment,” says Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark.

Cathay A321neo economy to get more legroom, larger toilets

The Airbus jets will be reconfigured with fewer economy seats, delivering greater space for passe...

Review: Qantas A220 economy class

This compact jet offers free Wi-Fi and plenty of extra legroom seats, but it’s BYO entertainment...

Here is Qantas’ new international economy seat

The next-gen recliner adds extra legroom, a bigger video screen, USB-C, Bluetooth streaming and m...

Virgin is keeping its 737 business class ‘shower curtain’

The much-derided cabin divider between business and economy is here to stay.

Malaysia Airlines A330neo extra legroom economy

These economy seats hit the sweet spot for comfort and value.

Photos: inside Qantas’ newest jet, the A321XLR

Here’s what travellers can expect from Qantas’ long-awaited new Airbus plane.

Here is Qantas’ next-gen economy seat

Get up close with Qantas’ new economy seat, which adds USB-C charging but drops the video screen.

Qantas’ massive change to economy seating

For once, it’s economy rather than business class passengers who will see the benefits...

How Emirates plans to reinvent the economy seat

More pitch and recline? “We’ve got to do better than we’re doing at the moment,” says Emirates bo...

Qantas reveals new 737 business class, economy

The workhorse jets will be upgraded with new seats and larger overhead luggage bins.

Do Qantas’ upgraded meals hit the spot?

For many flyers, inflight meals remain a lowlight rather than a highlight of the trip.

This economy seat converts into a lie-flat double bed

An innovative approach to offering a social space for families flying together.