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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …