At last, a scream-free zone

They call it a “quiet zone”, but what it really means is no screaming kids. No-frills airline AirAsia X has taken a step that many travellers have dreamed of: creating Continue reading →

Looking for a round the world flight?

Backpackers and other around-the-world travellers can search and book complicated flight itineraries on the internet using new multi-country flight finder Indie. Launched by popular travel guide site BootsnAll, the free flight-finder Continue reading →

What’s next for inflight entertainment

Imagine stepping onto a plane for a long-haul flight and finding there is no screen in your seat. Or walking into a hotel room and seeing a big empty space where Continue reading →

We haven’t given up on Qantas

We’re still loyal to our national carrier … but is the flying kangaroo testing the limits? Australian travellers still have a high level of trust and respect for Qantas, according Continue reading →

Earlybird bargains are here

Earlybird flight offers have started and it seems we’re ready to snag a deal (I already have, I booked last night). More than two-thirds of Australians believe earlybird sales are still the best Continue reading →

Airlines flying high on fees

If you feel as though airlines are hitting you with a new charge every time you turn around, it’s probably because they are. Airlines have increased their ancillary revenue,  or money Continue reading →

Perving off the agenda at Aussie airports

Kudos to the Australian Government for adopting airport body scanning technology that provides greater security without invading our privacy. The new scanners, which will be rolled out across all major Continue reading →

Getting a good seat on a flight

Window seat or aisle? Up the front with the crying babies or down the back near the toilets? Trying to choose where to sit on a long-haul flight can be Continue reading →

Once you’ve survived the taxi trip to the airport, you’re in safe hands

The year 2011 has been declared one of the safest to date for air travel. While the number of fatal airline accidents rose from 26 in 2010 to 32 in 2011, Continue reading →

Onboard dating: matches in the sky

It seems many an airline traveller takes a fancy to the person in the seat next to them. Hundreds of people have left their details on a new website that Continue reading →