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Anna McCooe

May

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Qantas business class lounge, Adelaide.

Qantas woos Adelaide with international flights and a new lounge

After 12 years, the national carrier will resume overseas services from the South Australian capital as it opens a business class domestic lounge.

The luggage brand executive who avoids checking in at the airport

From athleisure to packing cubes, this is how Antler managing director Kirsty Glenne travels.

If you want the convenience of using digital technology to book your flights, you need to be prepared to give up your data.

Flying with a power bank? What you need to know as the rules change

Regulators worldwide are increasingly concerned about the risk of power banks catching fire.

April

“Enhanced vetting” is seeing some travellers turned away from the US at the border for unusual reasons.

‘Uncertain times’: Australians rethink travel to Trump’s America

The number of Australians and others travelling to America has dropped steeply amid growing horror stories of people being subjected to extreme vetting at airports.

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Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach said the new benefits are designed to make travel more rewarding and seamless for Velocity members and give them more reason to fly Virgin Australia on their long haul international trips.
“We know our members value great rewards when they fly and our expanded benefits on these new services to Doha deliver exactly that - more upgrade options, more perks, and a better travel experience,” Rohrlach said.

What the Virgin-Qatar deal means for your Velocity points

The winners and losers from new long-haul loyalty scheme arrangements are taking shape.

Skis, surfboards and opulent trains: luxury escapes to get you moving

Put a spring in your synapses during a culture-filled month in Sydney or embark on a once-in-a-lifetime cruise from South America – these are the top getaways to book right now.

March

Mid-air meetings in Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite centre seats.

Is this the mile-high club you really want to join?

New business class seats are making in-person meetings possible at 35,000 feet, but they’re not everyone’s idea of a great trip.

The eight extraordinary hotel openings in Europe to book this summer

Debuting this season, these luxury stays will soon be the talk of the Continent, including private country manors, trendy ocean-side resorts and next-gen wellness retreats.

Some of Australia’s holiday coast has been hit by bad weather.

What to do if you have a holiday booked to Queensland

Flights are back, but the roads are chaos. Here are your options for cancelling flights as the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred lingers.

Looking to escape? Here are the week’s hottest getaways

Keep up to date on the latest travel news, from a White Lotus escapade to a peaceful Balinese retreat and a culinary safari in the Top End.

February

The lobby at Anantara BoPhut as featured in The White Lotus season three.

Pack your kaftan or run for cover? White Lotus effect hits Thailand

These are the four luxury hotels featured in the HBO anthology’s third season – plus a few others for the vibe but avoiding the rush.

Need a holiday? Here are the week’s hottest travel tip-offs

Keep up to date on the latest travel news, from a luxurious new cruise ship to a plush Whitsundays eco-lodge and a culinary celebration in Malaysia.

January

Coming into land.

Three ways to win with Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul

The key takeaway from the loyalty program revamp is that flights will cost more. But we have found three ways frequent flyers can win from the overhaul.

The soap at Josh Niland’s Grand National hotel.

Sydney’s newest boutique hotel comes with a fine-dining twist

What happens when Australia’s most celebrated restaurant couple extend their hospitality into the guest rooms above their landmark eaterie? We check in to find out.

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