The Carry-On Liquids Rule Liquids, aerosols and gels in your carry-on are limited to containers of 100ml or less. They must all fit in one clear resealable bag no bigger …
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Can’t Check In Yet? How to Make the Most of Your Day
The Early Arrival Problem You’ve landed, you’re at the hotel, and the room isn’t ready until 3pm. It’s one of the most common travel frustrations, especially after an early flight. …
How Early Should You Get to the Airport for an International Flight?
The Check-In Cutoff Is Not Your Arrival Time The check-in cutoff for an international flight is not when you should arrive. Not even close. It is simply the last moment …
Melbourne Cup Week: One Public Holiday, Potentially Four Days Off
Why Melbourne Cup Week Is a Smart Time to Travel Melbourne Cup Day falls on Tuesday 3 November this year, which means one public holiday could turn into a proper …
How to Request a Jetstar Business Class Upgrade Using Your Qantas Points
Where to Start To request a Jetstar business class upgrade with Qantas Points, head to jetstar.com, click Menu and then choose Business Class Upgrades. From there, enter your booking details …
Forgot the Name of That Amazing Restaurant Overseas? Google Maps Can Help
The Problem Every Traveller Has You eat at an amazing restaurant overseas, tell everyone about it when you get home, and then someone asks for the name. You remember the …
Did You Know Google Maps Tracks Every Kilometre You Travel?
What Google Maps Timeline Does Google Maps Timeline keeps a record of where you have been, and its insights feature turns that data into trip stats automatically. There is no …
Travel Rip-Offs – Part 3: Airport Edition
Lounge Access Isn’t Always Worth the Price A day-pass to an airport lounge can look tempting, but unless you’re facing a long delay or a lengthy layover, the cost rarely …
Travel Rip-Offs – Part 2: Hotel Edition
Hotel Laundry Charges Add Up Fast Hotel laundry services often charge per item, and a few shirts and a pair of trousers can quickly turn into a bill that rivals …
Travel Rip-Offs Costing You Money Right Now: Part 1
Data Roaming Fees Are an Easy Trap Data roaming charges are one of the most common ways travellers overpay without realising it. An eSIM costs a fraction of what your …