Special Report: Business Class

Malaysia Airlines is undertaking a $250 million makeover to redefine its 747-400 and 777-200ER fleet.

Cathay Pacific, an airline dear to the hearts of Western Australians, has just been named airline of the year by the industry's leading journal – Washington DC based Air Transport World (ATW) at a gala dinner in Singapore.

National Jet Systems (NJS) will take delivery of the eighth, and last, 115-seat Boeing 717 on March 1, to replace the venerable workhorse, the BAe-146, on services in Western Australia and across the top end.

No-one likes hidden extras, especially on a cruise, where the endless tipping and expensive wines can really take the edge off what should be a tranquil holiday.

The south coast of Western Australia is hard to beat for peace, tranquillity and a complete break from day-to-day stresses.