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 …
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Qantas A330 or A380? What’s the Difference?
Two Very Different Planes Qantas flies two Airbus aircraft that look and feel nothing alike. The A330 is the mid-sized workhorse, while the A380 is the double-deck superjumbo. If you …
Sydney Now Has Two International Airports: Which One Should You Book?
Western Sydney International Opens Today As of today, Sydney has two international airports. Western Sydney International, officially Nancy-Bird Walton Airport at Badgerys Creek, joins Sydney Kingsford Smith, and the choice …
Qantas Is Replacing the 737 With the A321XLR: How Do They Compare?
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 …
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 …
Qantas Just Announced Non-Stop Flights From Sydney to New York
22 Hours Straight Across the Pacific Qantas has announced non-stop flights from Sydney to New York, with no stop in Auckland or anywhere else along the way. Just 22 hours …
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 …
Qantas Just Announced Its Biggest Frequent Flyer Changes Since 1987
Qantas has announced the biggest changes to its Frequent Flyer program since it launched in 1987. If you hold status or are working toward it, these updates will affect how …