A round-the-world ticket lets you buy one long itinerary that moves through several regions, often using multiple airlines. It differs from purchasing…
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How to Book a Round-the-World Ticket Using Airline Alliances
How to Change an Air France Flight Within 24 Hours of Booking
Air France operates regular services between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Australian gateways such as Sydney and Melbourne, which means many travellers from…
What to Do After Being Bumped From a Flight
Being bumped from a flight usually means the airline has refused to carry you on the service for which you hold a confirmed booking. This may happen because of…
How to Secure a Same-Day Standby Seat on an Earlier Flight
Sitting at the departure gate watching the previous flight close its doors is a familiar sting for Australian travellers. When a meeting wraps up early in…
Avoid Seat Selection Fees on Basic Economy Tickets
Many Australians flying domestic routes such as Sydney–Melbourne, Brisbane–Perth or Adelaide–Canberra choose basic economy fares to keep ticket prices low. The…
How to use airline status to get free checked bags
Australians spend billions of dollars a year on domestic and international air travel, and checked baggage fees can quietly add hundreds of dollars to a single…
Booking a Flight With a Baby as a Lap Infant
Flying with a baby can be simpler and less expensive when your child travels as a lap infant rather than occupying a separate seat. Most airlines allow…
How To Compare American And Delta Baggage Policies
Baggage charges can change the real price of a flight more than the advertised fare suggests. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines both use fare type, route,…
How to Rebook a Flight After a Natural Disaster Cancellation
A cyclone, bushfire, flood, volcanic ash cloud or severe storm can close an airport with little warning. When an airline cancels your service, the immediate…
Flying With Medical Equipment: A Practical Guide for Australians
Travelling with medical equipment by air takes a little more preparation than packing ordinary luggage. Mobility aids, oxygen devices, CPAP machines, insulin…