Where the Qantas A220 Is Flying Qantas now has 15 Airbus A220s in its fleet and the aircraft is showing up on more routes every few months. If you want …
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Boarding a Flight Across the Tarmac? Don’t Spend the Flight Cold and Wet
When You Have to Walk to the Plane Boarding directly from the tarmac can catch you out on any airline, but it is common on Jetstar at airports like Melbourne …
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 Much Is a Qantas Point Actually Worth? Let’s Breakdown a Real Booking
The Booking Used to Test Qantas Point Value To work out what a Qantas point is really worth, it helps to use a real booking. I redeemed 23,700 points plus …
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 …
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 …
A Fremantle Fan Was Quoted $2,417 to Fly to Melbourne for the Grand Final
A Fremantle supporter looking to fly to Melbourne for this weekend’s AFL Grand Final was quoted $2,417 return on Jetstar, and that’s without checked bags. The search was done on …
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 …
I Paid Less for Jetstar Business Class Than the Guy Next to Me Paid for Economy
That sentence sounds wrong. But it wasn’t. I booked Melbourne to Seoul (Incheon), which meant a domestic Jetstar leg from Melbourne to Sydney followed by the international business class sector …