Air travel
Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)
No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.
- by Michael Gebicki
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‘One word – disgusting!’ The sad, sorry state of airline vegetarian meals
As many as 12 per cent of Australians are vegetarian or eat little meat. So, why aren’t airlines doing better?
- by Andrea Sachs
Opinion
Opinion
The battle for carry-on bag space on planes has become a joke
I’m guilty of taking a bit more than is strictly allowed in my carry-on but some people – there’s no polite way to say this – are absolute piss-takers.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Tripologist
Australian airline passengers are being treated like mugs
Compared to the US and Europe, Australian passengers are treated with contempt here. And that’s just the way the airlines like it.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Opinion
When you shouldn’t (and definitely should) use headphones when travelling
When should air travellers wear headphones or take them out? Etiquette and travel experts weigh in.
- by Natalie B. Compton
Ten surprising airlines you can use your Qantas points with
You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Opinion
This is one of the saddest parts of travel
This year I picked up a new passport after spending 10 years – and many adventures – in the company of my old one.
- by Tim Richards
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Excess baggage causes dramas on this flight
Upon arrival we are informed that 100 bags were offloaded prior to departure, including mine.
- by Christine Retschlag
Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret
Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? Some do, and it’s not hard to find them.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Retirement living
Seven secrets to getting juicy deals on retirement travel
The sector serving retirees with travel is packed with well-kept secrets. Today, I’m going to share a few of the finest.
- by Bec Wilson
Are Boeing 737s still safe to fly?
It’s been a rocky road for giant US aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
- by Michael Gebicki