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You can still end up in a middle seat in Qantas’ premium economy cabin.

I was upgraded to premium economy. I wish I’d stayed in cattle class

Anything is better than economy class on a long haul, right? Wrong.

  • Lee Tulloch

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Car rental companies in Europe may require more details than your licence shows.

Hiring a car in Europe? Beware this little-known catch

Checking the fine print of the major car-hire operators, there’s one requirement that may be problematic for Australian driver’s licence holders.

  • Michael Gebicki
Why have I just boarded her flight to Manila when I’m headed to Yangon?

How I boarded the wrong plane and had to do a walk of shame

Before I’ve reached the gate, I hear my name being called over the PA. “Your flight is ready to depart,” comes the cry.

  • Catherine Marshall
Keisha Village, Kanazawa.

Your questions: Where’s a good base to see less-travelled parts of Japan?

For a complicated trip and without a lot of time and effort to construct your itinerary, you would be better off talking to a specialist travel agency.

  • Michael Gebicki
There are certain types of passengers that deeply irritate flight attendants.

The five worst types of air passenger, according to a flight attendant

Let me burst a delusional bubble. Honey, the crew doesn’t love talking to you. They endure you out of kindness.

  • Paula Gahan
It will soon cost you more points to get a flight on Qantas.

I’m still wallowing in bronze Frequent Flyer status, but it’s worth it

Qantas is going to reduce the value of my Frequent Flyer points by 20 per cent. I should be outraged, but I’m not.

  • Ben Groundwater
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Currywurst? More like currybest.

Forget fine dining. When I’m overseas, I want the local fast food

It may not look appealing at first glance, but the fast food of other nations is usually popular for good reason.

  • Julia D'Orazio
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Seven of the worst travel predictions (and five that might still happen)

From crazy (laser-powered planes and underwater resorts) to credible (flying taxis and airport cities), check out these travel predictions.

  • Robert Jackman
The Great Barrier Reef is under threat.

To lose one tourism icon is a misfortune. To lose two? Carelessness

If we lose these two icons, the effect on tourism will ultimately be the least of our problems.

  • Lee Tulloch
Choose the timing of your booking and flight correctly and you could make large savings.

What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says

Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.

  • Michael Gebicki

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