The truth about when you should book your flight
IT’S what every traveller wants to know: when is the cheapest time to fly, and how far in advance should you make the booking? Follow these rules and you could save heaps.
Flights
Is this the coolest boarding pass ever?
WHY are airline boarding passes so awful and complicated? A passenger has come up with this awesome idea for a pass that actually makes life easier. Believe us, you’ll want to check this out.
What your suitcase style says about you
THE roller. The last-minute power-packer. No-nonsense nomads. We all have our packing methods, so what does your suitcase style say about your personality?
What happens if you open a door mid-flight?
IT’S a question many of us have pondered: just what would happen if someone tried to open the exit door on a plane in mid-air? One pilot tells all.
The secret trick to scoring free flights
TRAVELLERS who are willing to go the extra mile are snapping up free flights by using this trick at the airport. You’ll never guess what it is …
Why flight attendants ignore your call button
HAVE you ever pressed the assistance button on a plane only to be left annoyed and perplexed when the cabin crew failed to come over? Here are six reasons why it goes unanswered.
Time running out for secret airline ticket hack
DO THIS right and you’ll end up with a business class seat while only paying an economy price. Too good to be true? There is a catch.
Air NZ emergency landing ‘full on’
UPDATE: WOMAN said she feared the worst but put on brave face for her children when engine failed on their jet, forcing emergency landing.
How to ask out a flight attendant
IS it ever OK to ask out a flight attendant? One has revealed the best – and worst – ways to be asked out by passengers.
How to survive flight cancellations
AS SNOWSTORMS cause headaches for thousands of US travellers with the cancellation of more than 8000 flights, we look at ways to improve your odds of getting home quicker.
Secrets of the world’s busiest airports
GOING away these Christmas holidays? Getting stuck in transit for hours on end can suck so here are some hidden things you never knew you could do to fight boredom at the airport.
Traveller passes airport security using Facebook
A RECENT traveller has made his way through airport security using his Facebook account as his only form of identification.
24 flights cancelled because of the flu
FLU-STRICKEN pilots and flight attendants have grounded 24 flights, effecting 270 passengers.
What it’s really like flying Swiss business
UPGRADES. We all dream about them, some of us can even tell real-life stories about them. If you’re one of the lucky ones to snag a business class seat an economy seat never feels the same …
The bizarre reason this pilot delayed a flight
A PILOT delayed a flight for two and a half hours after putting in an order for a sandwich delivery from a five-star city hotel.
How to survive flying with children
THERE are a lot of tips and tricks that will help make your journey bearable – even if it’s long haul and with a newborn. Here’s what you need to know.
Massive delays at Melbourne airport
AIRLINES are still trying to get back on track after a slowdown caused by technical issues at Melbourne Airport’s control tower.
The world’s most exclusive flight
YOU might not expect President Obama, George Bush and Hillary Clinton to get along, but behind-the-scenes pics on Air Force One tell a different story.
Qantas set to look a million dollars
THE week after Qantas announced 1000 job losses in a bid to cut $2 billion, its controversial new uniforms are being rolled out.
Famous ‘ghost’ airport up for sale
IT COST $1.5 billion to build and was designed to handle 10 million passengers a year. But so far it’s only been used for one film. So what went wrong?
The 11 most outrageous airport interiors
MASSIVE, beautiful, weird, wonderful, futuristic and fun. Here are some of the world’s best – and the craziest – airport interiors.
Qantas boss loses $1m as 1000 jobs go
AIRLINE staff face an uncertain Christmas as CEO Alan Joyce axes workers and cops a $1 million cut to his pay packet.
The secrets to packing like a pro
NECK pillows are for amateurs. Here’s what you should actually be packing into your carry-on bag to avoid the long-haul light from hell.
What it’s really like flying first class
FROM the huge lie-flat seat to the massages, pyjamas and being able to watch movies even while at the gate, here are 12 awesome things about flying first class.
Get a business class experience in economy
THINK visiting the airport on an economy ticket equals a grin and bear it experience? Here are five ways to get a business class experience without the sky-high cost.
Smaug’s in full flight for premiere
SEE the star of the new Hobbit movie brought to life on a plane, as the 54m dragon takes to the sky for the film’s launch.
Airline’s plane awesome customer service move
YOU may think great customer service and air travel just don’t mix. But you really won’t believe how far this airline has gone to please its customers.
The secret to speeding through airport security
YES, there is a perfect system for getting through the airport security line quicker than other passengers. Here are the tricks you need to know.
How to find cheap airline tickets
SICK of having to pay a fortune for flights? Determined to change your luck this holiday season?
Plane boarding. You’ve been doing it wrong
WHEN it comes to getting on your flight and finding your seat, you’ve been doing it all wrong. But it’s not your fault, it’s the airlines’. Find out why.
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