A stopover can turn a long journey from Australia into two holidays, provided the flights, airport transfers and entry rules are arranged carefully. Icelandair…
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How to Request a Seat Upgrade at the Gate for a Discount
A last-minute seat upgrade can sometimes be cheaper at the airport than during the original booking process. Airlines may have unsold premium seats,…
How to Find Your Airline’s Official Website Without Getting Scammed
Finding an airline’s official website is an important part of booking flights safely. Search results can include online travel agencies, customer-support…
How to check your frequent flyer miles in Australia
Your frequent flyer balance can change after a flight, credit-card transfer, shopping transaction, upgrade, or reward booking. Checking the account regularly…
What Australian travellers can do when an airline reschedules a flight
Getting a notification that your flight has been moved by an hour, six hours, or an entire day is one of the more frustrating disruptions a traveller can face.…
Booking Flights With Travel Credits and Vouchers
If you've flown in the last few years and had to change plans, chances are good you have a dormant airline credit sitting in your inbox or wallet. Australian…
Smart Packing Strategies to Beat Airline Baggage Charges in Australia
Most Australians booking domestic fares have watched a $79 one-way ticket balloon into a $250 bill once hold luggage and seat selection are added. Budget…
How to Change an Emirates Flight Without a Change Fee
Australian travellers fly Emirates more than almost any other foreign carrier, with daily services from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth reaching the…
How to get a refund for a flight you booked with points
Australians have accumulated substantial balances of frequent flyer points through years of business travel between Sydney and Melbourne, family holidays, and…
Seat pitch and legroom on airlines: a guide for Aussie travellers
For Australians heading overseas, the journey begins with a reality check: the country sits at the bottom of the world, so a flight to just about anywhere is a…