If you have Qantas Points sitting in your account, Jetstar flights are worth a second look before you pay cash. The Problem With Paying Cash Jetstar cash fares vary depending on the time of day, and the difference on the same route can be significant. Peak times cost more, off peak times cost less, and …
Qantas Just Cut Several Domestic Routes From May. Here is What is Changing.
Qantas is reducing domestic capacity by five percent across both Qantas and Jetstar schedules, citing ongoing Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs. Some routes are not just reduced but suspended entirely. The Routes Affected At least four routes are suspended: Flights between capital cities on larger aircraft are also being reduced as part of …
Always Choose Local Currency When Paying Overseas
If you have ever been asked at an overseas ATM or checkout whether you want to pay in Australian dollars or local currency, you have encountered dynamic currency conversion. Always choose local currency. What Is Dynamic Currency Conversion? It sounds like a convenience feature. In practice it is a way for the merchant or ATM …
A JetBlue Employee Accidentally Said Something Airlines Do Not Like Talking About
One social media response set off a debate that the airline industry has been quietly avoiding for years. What Happened When a customer complained about a $230 price jump on a flight they had been watching, a JetBlue social media representative suggested they try clearing their cache and cookies or booking in an incognito window. …
Royal Caribbean Has Two Perfect Day Destinations and They Offer Very Different Experiences
The Perfect Day concept is one of Royal Caribbean’s signature offerings, but the two locations take distinctly different approaches. Here is how they compare. Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas The more established of the two, CocoCay is a private island owned entirely by Royal Caribbean. Beaches, water slides, a lagoon pool, and overwater cabanas, everything …
Royal Caribbean is Building a Global Network of Premium Beach Clubs Worth Knowing About
Two openings in particular are worth putting on your radar right now. What Is the Royal Beach Club Concept? The Royal Beach Club sits in an interesting space, above a standard port day but below a full private island experience. Think premium beach club with pools, food, drinks, and sun lounges at select destinations around …
Most Travel Theft is Opportunistic. Here is How to Make Yourself a Much Harder Target.
Pickpockets and petty theft rarely involve confrontation. They rely on distraction and easy access. A few simple habits significantly reduce your exposure. Take Only What You Need for the Day Leave the hotel with a maximum of two cards, stored in separate places, not together in the same wallet. Take only the cash you expect …
Most People Pick Window or Aisle Without Thinking. Here’s How to Approach Seat Selection.
The best seat depends on the flight, not a fixed preference. Here is how to think about it depending on what aircraft and route you are flying. Start With Exit Rows and Bulkheads On larger aircraft like the A380, A330, or 787 in a 3-3-3 or 2-4-2 or 3-4-3 configuration, the first priority is always …
Once You Buy a Flight the Airline Cannot Add a Fuel Surcharge. But There is a Catch.
Your ticket price is locked the moment you purchase. Airlines cannot come back after the fact and charge you more for fuel. That protection is real and worth knowing about. The catch is what happens if you touch the booking afterwards. The Repricing Trap Any change to your booking, even something minor like a date …
I Booked a Hotel Room in Las Vegas That Looked Cheap Until I Saw the Actual Total
The advertised room rate and the final bill are two very different numbers in Las Vegas. Here is what that actually looks like in practice. The Real Cost of Three Nights at Treasure Island The room rate appeared reasonable at $321 for three nights. By the time the bill was finalised it looked nothing like …