Value of Virgin points is under threat
With rumours on what Virgin Australia will look like following the resignation of the airline’s CEO, the big changes are causing panic among frequent flyers.
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Hidden fee that could be slugging you
It’s been six months at least since we last went overseas and as the travel ban continues, this monthly charge could be an extra hit you don’t need.
‘Stingy’: State’s travel plan slammed
After announcing borders may be open to NSW visitors this week, South Australia’s new travel voucher scheme has been panned for not really hitting the mark.
Points strategy that might have ended
Virgin Australia officially has a new owner, but still faces an uphill struggle to turn itself around. But the battle has only just begun.
Closing borders ‘good for our economy’
The economic impact of border closures has been seen as potentially catastrophic, but there could be a surprising $18 billion boost in it for us.
How Frequent Flyer points will change
Before 2020, frequent flyer points were one of the best ways to score free travel upgrades. But what will they be worth post-pandemic?
How to earn Velocity points amid Virgin woes
As Virgin Australia searches for someone to rescue the airline, many customers are asking a simpler question: Can I keep earning points?
Cheapest way to have an island holiday
ASH London knows a thing or two about having an awesome time on a tiny budget. She’s just spent five weeks on a remote tropical island.
Two words that could cost you thousands
When it comes to navigating whether or not to travel amid the global coronavirus outbreak, it’s a minefield. This just makes things even trickier.
How to avoid hotel price hikes
PRICES always go up over the holidays. But if you know where to book, you can avoid those eye-watering surge prices.
More bad news for Fly365 customers
In the wake of Australian online travel booking agency going into liquidation, there’s bad news for impacted travellers chasing thousands of missing dollars.
Big mistake that led to Virgin’s nosedive
Virgin is losing money by the millions, with hundreds of jobs and flight routes on the chopping block. It’s all down to one bad decision.
Downfall of ‘appalling’ travel agency
UPDATE: A travel agency that collapsed just before Christmas leaving customers thousands of dollars out of pocket has gone into liquidation.
Surprise things travel insurers don’t cover
We think insurance will help with all kinds of holiday mishaps. But common things, from asthma to IVF pregnancy and even theft, may leave us high and dry.
I paid for someone’s flight without realising
Travel expert Angus Kidman is very careful when it comes to frequent flyer points, but even he fell victim to a devastating hack. Here’s how.
$3.50 hack frequent flyers swear by
YOUR caffeine addiction can actually fuel your travel addiction. Here’s how the points insiders turn their daily fix into a holiday bonus.
Hidden currency rip-off costing Aussies millions
The ACCC is warning Australians about massive foreign currency exchange fees after a damning report revealed how much we’re being ripped off.
The dumbest thing to buy at the airport
This frequent flyer thought he was beyond being shocked by extreme prices at the airport – but this example really takes the biscuit.
This is the world’s most powerful passport
A new ranking of the world’s most powerful passports has been released, and a surprising plunge suggests bad times to come.
$237 you could be wasting every week
Whether it’s a short trip or long-haul journey, we all want more bang for our buck when we travel. Here are the top strategies for making it happen.
Uber passenger’s $990 mistake
Ashleigh was out in central London when she ordered an Uber to take her home. She never thought it would be the most expensive ride of her life.
The $500 you’re wasting on holidays
A money expert is warning the average Australian traveller is losing $500 a trip through these avoidable mistakes.
Stupid thing insurance scammer missed
A Queensland man thought he’d come up with the perfect plan for a fake $9000 insurance claim. This is how he was easily outsmarted.
Reply to this text from your bank
This savvy traveller thought she was outsmarting a scam artist when she ignored this text while overseas. That was a $5000 mistake.
‘Disappointing’ blow to Virgin passengers
The way we earn Virgin Australia’s Velocity points is about to change after the airline was dumped by major points trading partner BP.
You need to spend those Qantas points now
Qantas’ unpopular changes to points redemption are about to come into effect. If you’d been saving them for something special, you have to act now.
Insane airport rip-offs exposed
Airports are notoriously expensive, but some charges are downright outrageous. Here’s how airports slug travellers who don’t think ahead.
Sneaky reason your theft claim could be denied
A travel insurer says Australians are often surprised to learn of a clause in holiday insurance policies that may mean loss and theft aren’t covered.
Worst travel website revealed
The boss of a popular travel comparison website has put the site “under review” after its poor performance in a consumer group report.
Simple booking hack can save you heaps
Airfares have been rising over the past year, making holidays extra expensive. But this easy, expert tip promises to shave a massive chunk off the cost.
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