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Flying well

How to arrive rested: the airports, lounges and cabins that make long-haul flying a pleasure.

Tower Bridge spanning the River Thames in London with a small boat on the waterAirportsWhere to park, where to eat and how to get through security without losing the afternoon.Browse airports →Calm lounge interior with armchairs, plants and soft daylightLoungesThe quiet half of an airport: showers, real chairs and something to eat before the gate.Browse lounges →Aircraft wing above a bank of clouds seen from a cabin windowAirlinesCabins, seats, food and service on the long-haul routes we actually fly.Browse airlines →

Airports

Latest airports reviews

Tower Bridge over the Thames with a small boat passing beneathLondon Heathrow T5Sample7 out of 10one building, one security hall, and calm corners if you know where to look.A moss-covered canyon with a river running through itDoha HamadSample9 out of 10the layover airport that makes a long connection feel like a rest.A moss-covered canyon with a river running through itSingapore ChangiSample9 out of 10the airport that is worth arriving early for.

Lounges

Latest lounges reviews

A pale armchair in a quiet corner of a loungeThe Quiet LoungeSample7 out of 10genuinely quiet, though food is simple at peak times.A moss-covered canyon with a river running through itThe Garden LoungeSample8 out of 10a calm, green retreat before a long-haul flight.A pale armchair in a quiet corner of a loungeThe Terrace LoungeSample8 out of 10daylight, runway views and proper seats to work or rest.

Airlines

Latest airlines reviews

An aircraft wing above a bank of clouds at sunsetAurora AtlanticSample8 out of 10dependable transatlantic business class with a good bed.An aircraft wing above a bank of clouds at sunsetSouthern Cross AirSample9 out of 10the long-haul cabin that makes the far side of the world feel close.An aircraft wing above a bank of clouds at sunsetKestrel AirwaysSample7 out of 10sensible short-haul choice with fair fares and few frills.