Travel news
Inside the new economy class ‘zone’ on Qantas ultra long-haul flights
Australians know long-haul travel, but with no stopover, on a 20-hour plus flight, the onboard experience will be more important than ever.
- by Jane Reddy
Opinion
Tips & advice
The government’s travel advice site is much more useful than it used to be
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Australia
Young foreigners are being demonised, but your holiday needs them
One of the nicest things about travelling in Australia is meeting young people from all over the world working here.
- by Lee Tulloch
Traveller Letters: Jetstar passengers beware this rule change
“Jetstar’s economy class has always suited us provided we upgraded our booking with a ‘starter plus’ bundle, until now.”
New Boeing will be the world’s longest, widest passenger plane
After years of delays, the Boeing 777-9 is finally set to take off with airlines next year. Here’s what passengers can expect.
- by John Arlidge
River cruising takes off in Europe’s port wine mecca
More cruise ships than ever have been sailing merrily down the stream in Portugal this year, and it’s no wonder demand is rising.
- by Brian Johnston
Aussie travel company plans epic 50th bash in the shadow of Everest
World Expeditions is throwing a black-tie event with a difference for the 50th anniversary of its operations – and you’re invited.
- by Julietta Jameson
Collection
Tips & advice
The 100 next big things in travel
We asked our expert, specialist travel writers to gaze into the crystal ball of travel and predict the next big things.
Seven incredible high-speed rail projects set to revolutionise travel
From Japan to the United States and Europe, if Victorian-era engineers could see where rail travel is heading, they’d be astounded.
- by Chris Leadbeater
Port guide: Dubai, UAE
Dubai is one of the world’s most spectacular, ultra-modern, ever-changing cities, and few ports are better for an eye-popping cruise stopover.
- by Brian Johnston
Swans and Lions fans fork out double for grand final airfares
Sydney and Brisbane-based fans are coughing up as much as $1800 for a return trip to Melbourne this weekend for the first all-interstate final since 2006.
- by Penry Buckley
Traveller Letters: We received $573 for just a two-hour flight delay
“We were bumped from a flight in Europe. How we were treated was a welcome surprise and a lesson for Australia.”
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