Air travel
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
Latest
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
★★½
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
All Bonza flights cancelled until Wednesday with no refunds imminent
Bonza administrator Hall Chadwick says early discussions with the owners of the airline’s grounded fleet will continue into next week, with all flights cancelled before then.
- by Amelia McGuire
Woman arrested in connection with missing Perth brothers in Mexico
Family and friends haven’t heard from Jake and Callum Robinson since Saturday, with the pair failing to check in to their Airbnb.
- by Heather McNeill and Marta Pascual Juanola
★★★★
Airport reviews
It’s one of the best airports in the world - I wish I was stuck here longer
If you’re flying out of Incheon International be sure to arrive at least three hours before your flight to enjoy the facilities and entertainment.
- by Kristie Kellahan
Perspective
Australian Border Force
It’s time to bin Australia’s intrusive Incoming Passenger Cards
Australia is one of the few developed nations in the world still using paper arrivals cards, even for its own citizens. It can be an intimidating experience.
- by Cameron Atfield