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The effects of air travel on the human body
Is there a human cost to being able to jet off at will? Alas, it’s not exactly the healthiest thing you can do — and it’s worth knowing the toll it takes on the human body.
The surprising science behind in-flight meals
Malaysia-based airline AirAsia has opened a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that sells its in-flight meals. But why does food often taste so different in the skies?
Top five Chinese cities to explore with Hainan Airlines
From historical Changsha to the giant pandas of Chengdu, this beguiling country has never been short of adventure
Wining and dining with Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines doesn’t do anything by halves. Every detail of its offering is the product of knowledge, research and expertise. We meet Oz Clarke — one of the three experts on the wine panel — to find out just what goes into selecting the wines the airline offers on board
Monaco: Playing it cool
As I walk across the airstrip, the deafening thud from the helicopter’s blades cancels out our pilot’s voice, so I have no idea what he’s saying. I just smile confidently — naturally, I don’t want to be the only person in the country that doesn’t exude coolness from every pore — and hope he’s simply saying ‘Good evening’