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NZ’s new flight a message to Australia
As flights between Australia and New Zealand remain in question, our friends over the ditch have announced they’ll start flying elsewhere from June 25.
Sydney to London flight to save holidays
UK leader Boris Johnson is reportedly looking to set up long-haul flights to create ‘air bridges’ with Dubai, Singapore and even Sydney.
Qantas, Jetstar to reopen 300 new flights
As restrictions around travel begin to ease, Qantas and Jetstar will bring back a new string of flights around the country.
Aussies can register for flights to NZ
Canberra Airport will open a register of interest for flights to New Zealand starting July 1 as plans take shape for the trans-Tasman travel bubble.
Aussie’s hilarious review of horror spa
This traveller’s visit to a Lithuanian spa that had seen better days turned out to be an experience he will forever associate with the phrase “be careful what you wish for”.
Qantas points question to stop asking
There’s a question everyone always asks this frequent flyer — which has made him realise we’ve got it all wrong when it comes to points.
Influencer mum’s holiday saving trick
Travel blogger Emilia Taneva has been to more than 40 countries on five continents. She now travels with a baby in tow – and this is how she does it.
Bottle trick gets mum a Hawaii trip
A Sydney mum has shared the money hack that helped her and her husband save for a family holiday to Hawaii – and they barely noticed they were saving.
Designer cracks key travel problem
A UK-based designer has come up with an innovative product he believes may have ‘cracked’ the solution to being trapped on a smelly plane.
NZ’s new flight a message to Australia
As flights between Australia and New Zealand remain in question, our friends over the ditch have announced they’ll start flying elsewhere from June 25.
Sydney to London flight to save holidays
UK leader Boris Johnson is reportedly looking to set up long-haul flights to create ‘air bridges’ with Dubai, Singapore and even Sydney.
Qantas, Jetstar to reopen 300 new flights
As restrictions around travel begin to ease, Qantas and Jetstar will bring back a new string of flights around the country.
Aussies can register for flights to NZ
Canberra Airport will open a register of interest for flights to New Zealand starting July 1 as plans take shape for the trans-Tasman travel bubble.
Qantas drops new $59 points deal
It’s the latest initiative by the airline to help its frequent flyers earn points while grounded and it’s set to bring a taste of first class into your home.
Inside Matt Damon’s $11k-a-week Airbnb
Boasting five bedrooms and a pool that links via a lazy river to an indoor lagoon, this is Matt Damon’s Airbnb home – and it will soon be up for rent.
My shock find in top hotel’s bathroom
There are plenty of handy things hiding in hotel bathrooms — but after checking-in to my room at Australia’s number one hotel I never expected to find this.
Idea like this could land you $150k
If you’ve always dreamt of becoming Australia’s answer to Kevin McCloud, here’s your chance to create your own amazing Airbnb space.
$113 house should be your next holiday
If you’re looking for some holiday inspiration, look no further. Because this Airbnb house is one of the prettiest – and most popular – we’ve seen.
Travel company’s sneaky ad trick
Popular travel website Trivago has been slammed for using a ranking system to mislead consumers about cheap hotel deals.
How to earn Velocity points amid Virgin woes
As Virgin Australia searches for someone to rescue the airline, many customers are asking a simpler question: Can I keep earning points?
Two words that could cost you thousands
When it comes to navigating whether or not to travel amid the global coronavirus outbreak, it’s a minefield. This just makes things even trickier.
More bad news for Fly365 customers
In the wake of Australian online travel booking agency going into liquidation, there’s bad news for impacted travellers chasing thousands of missing dollars.
Surprise things travel insurers don’t cover
We think insurance will help with all kinds of holiday mishaps. But common things, from asthma to IVF pregnancy and even theft, may leave us high and dry.
This is the world’s most powerful passport
A new ranking of the world’s most powerful passports has been released, and a surprising plunge suggests bad times to come.
Ugly reality of flying post-pandemic
The concept of flying feels about as distant as your dream destination. And when air travel does start again, the airport will look very different.
World’s best airport revealed
The best airport in the world for 2020 has just been named, despite suffering a 70 per cent drop in passenger numbers due to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus will change alcohol at airports
As restrictions begin to lift across the UK, experts have warned the way we fly – and spend time at an airport – will look very different.