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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Why Using Points to Upgrade Your Flight Is Costing You More Than You Think

Upgrading with points feels like a smart move. In most cases the maths says otherwise. The Numbers That Change How You Think About Upgrades Let’s use the Melbourne to Singapore …

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How I Drove Sydney to Melbourne for $1 a Day (And How You Can Too)

This is one of those travel hacks that sounds too good to be true until you actually do it. I drove from Sydney to Melbourne for a dollar a day …

The Travel Desk With Matt

The Travel Desk with Matt | Ep 1 | Melbourne Airport Changes, A New Qantas Partnership, Another Low Cost Carrieir for Australia and This Week’s Best Cruise Deal

Here is everything covered in this week’s episode. Melbourne Airport Drop Off Changes Melbourne Airport is introducing changes to its drop off zones later this year. If you’ve gone up …

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