Why Qantas Is Making the Switch Qantas is modernising it’s domestic fleet and replacing its Boeing 737 with the Airbus A321XLR on a growing number of routes. For passengers, the …
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Melbourne Airport’s Pickup and Drop Off Rules Are Changing From October 6
Why This Change Matters If You’re Driving to the Airport If you’re heading to Melbourne Airport, the pickup and drop off rules are changing from October 6. This is the …
Jetstar Staff Are Striking This Weekend at Almost Every Major Airport
Industrial Action Is Escalating Across the Country Jetstar workers represented by the Australian Services Union have escalated industrial action, with one-hour stoppages planned at major airports including Sydney, Melbourne Tullamarine …
How Early Do You Need to Get to the Airport for a Domestic Flight in Australia?
The Official Check-In and Gate Cutoffs Check-in cuts off 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights on both Qantas and Virgin. Jetstar is stricter, with a 40 minute cutoff. Gates …
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 …
Melbourne Has Two Airports: Which One Should You Actually Fly Into?
Melbourne Airport vs Avalon Airport: The Basics Melbourne has two airports serving the city and picking the wrong one can add unexpected time and cost to your trip. Here’s how …
3 Smart Picks For Travel Right Now
Flight routes through the Middle East keep getting disrupted, and US travel feels less predictable than it used to. If you’re rethinking your next trip, you’re not alone. The good …
The Australian Passport is World Class. It is Also the World’s Most Expensive
And the gap between what we pay and what other countries charge is growing. The Numbers An Australian passport currently costs A$422 and increases every single year. Singapore produces a …
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 …
The Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay: What Most Visitors Don’t Realise is Inside
The Flower Dome is one of the largest glass greenhouses in the world. Most visitors walk in without realising how much ground it actually covers. A World Tour Under One …