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How to Recover a Lost Flight Ticket or Confirmation

A lost flight confirmation can mean two different things: the document has disappeared, or the booking still exists but its confirmation email never arrived or…

Best time of day to book flights for cheaper fares

How to find the best time of day to book a flight for the cheapest fares is not a matter of waiting for one universal sale. Airline fares are dynamic, so the…

A practical guide to the US 24-hour cancellation rule

Many Australian travellers encounter a “24-hour cancellation” promise when booking a US flight. It is useful, but narrower than it sounds: the right comes from…

How to Book an Overseas Flight With an Infant in Your Arms

Booking a flight with an infant held in your arms overseas starts with confirming whether your child will be accepted as a lap infant. Most airlines require a…

How to Change a Flight on Lufthansa Using Miles and Cash

Changing a Lufthansa flight booked with Miles and Cash is not always a simple date edit. Lufthansa may allow eligible fares to be changed directly, while more…

Airline Tariff Rules and Fare Classes Made Clear

An airline fare is more than a flight number and a price. It includes conditions covering travel dates, changes, cancellation, baggage and seat selection.…

How to get a refund for a flight you didn’t take due to illness

Missing a flight because you are ill can leave you facing an unused ticket, an illness-related no-show and a stack of medical expenses. A refund for a flight…

How to Use an Airline’s Website to Request a Seat With Extra Legroom

For many travellers, the easiest way to gain more space is to select a preferred seat during an online booking or through the airline’s “Manage Booking” tool.…

How to book a flight with a connection under one hour

A connection of less than 60 minutes can be practical when both flights use the same airport, the passenger’s luggage is checked through, and no immigration…

How to baggage check a musical instrument on a flight

Baggage checking a musical instrument means placing it in an airline’s checked-luggage system rather than treating it as an ordinary suitcase. It may travel as…