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Airspace across parts of the Middle East closed on Monday morning.

Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help

The closure of one of the world’s busiest regions for international airline traffic has caused massive disruption to travel plans – and your insurance might not cover you.

  • Michael Gebicki and Craig Platt
Qatar economy class: roomier than most.

I slept better in this economy class than in business

I score an upgrade to business on my return leg, but had a more relaxing flight in this roomy economy cabin.

  • Catherine Best
The striking National Museum of Qatar.

Port guide: Doha, Qatar

This glittering Gulf city has all the impressive shopping and entertainments of Dubai but a much more interesting cultural life  and far fewer visitors.

  • Brian Johnston
The three-hour city tour ended at Souk Waqif, a vibrant marketplace in the old part of Doha, Qatar.

I had a 14-hour stopover. Here’s what I did right

A 14-hour pit stop in Doha could have felt like purgatory. Instead, I turned it into a bonus adventure. Here are my top seven lessons learnt.

  • Andrea Sachs
The seat in Qsuite is within its own cubicle.

Qantas beware: Virgin now offers a best-in-world business class

Virgin Australia’s new partnership means that Qantas now has serious local competition for long-haul flights to Europe.

  • Trudi Jenkins
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Qsuite converts to a lie-flat bed, with options for couples to remove centre-seat privacy screens.

Virgin Australia now has ‘the world’s best business class’ (sort of)

The airline’s partnership with Qatar Airways will see the return of international routes and a business class suite featuring lie-flat seats and privacy doors.

  • Katherine Scott
A comfortable seat, despite a neighbouring man-spreader.

This long-haul economy class actually feels luxurious (well, almost)

Regularly named the world’s best airline, this carrier offers a top service that helps ease the pain of a long flight – even when seated next to a manspreader.

  • Belinda Jackson
Your hat must be 1.5 centimetres above your eyebrows.

No grey hairs, no bald spots: Flight attendants’ appearance rules

I went inside Qatar Airways’ headquarters to experience what it takes to achieve the perfect cabin-crew look.

  • Hazel Plush
Virgin business class passengers will have access to Qatar Airways’ Qsuite, named the world’s best business class at this year’s World Airline Awards.

Virgin Australia relaunches long-haul international flights, sort of

For the first time since scrapping its US routes during the pandemic, Virgin Australia is relaunching long-haul flights, thanks to its deal with Qatar Airways.

  • Julietta Jameson
Decent legroom even with a reclined seat in front.

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

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

  • Ute Junker