Jetstar made paying for flights easier
THE LOW-COST airline made headlines last month when it launched a fly now, pay later option. Now it’s going to get even better.
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Elaborate scam tricking Aussies
AUSSIE pilot Dan Boland thinks he’s savvy about travel scams, but on a recent trip to Thailand, con artists got him good.
Bizarre items in airport lost property
DESIGNER outfits, jewellery, watches, remote-controlled cars, iPads and make-up — these are just some of the bizarre items left behind by travellers.
You’ve been booking Europe all wrong
WANT to know the trick that scored a traveller a flight to London from Australia for $370? These expert tips are set to save you big bucks.
What do you get if your flight is cancelled?
AS SYDNEY airport faces another day of delays and cancellations, are passengers entitled to compensation or their money back?
How I flew first class for $1200
SHE paid 10 times less than the average price of a first class ticket, drank endless champagne and dined on lobster in the sky, here’s how it’s done.
Travel tip will always save you money
WE FALL into the same habits when planning our holiday. But this little change of perspective could help you save some serious bucks.
Hundreds of Aussies left stranded
HOLIDAY-makers have had their travel dreams dashed and may be left thousands of dollars out of pocket.
We’re getting really ripped off
DODGY exchange rates and high fees are slugging Australians billions a year. Most have no idea how much they’re being dudded.
The expensive truth about travel cards
THEY’RE supposed to make overseas transactions easier but this traveller found she was getting completely fleeced by a little-known fee.
Money-saving flight hack airlines hate
THIS evil genius trick may save you hundreds on your flight. But be warned: it is extremely risky stuff.
Sneaky ways airlines take our money
AIRLINES are making an astonishing amount of money from charging passengers for basic extras. Here are all the ways they’re getting you.
Could airlines pay us to fly?
IT’S a crazy idea, but this budget airline boss predicts a future where airlines would “pay passengers to fly with us”. So how would it work?
Places where tipping is not a good idea
TIPPING can be a minefield when travelling. Here is how much you should be adding to the bill in different countries.
Luxury life on a Macca’s wage
FLYING up the pointy end of the plane is something few of us can afford. So how does this 17-year-old fast food worker do it?
Crazy ‘claims’ people make on insurance
OF COURSE you’re going to treat yo’self on holiday, but most normal people simply save up. A cheeky few think they’re too smart for the system.
The big holiday Aussies can now afford
AIRFARES to Europe are at their lowest levels for years — so find out the best spots for travellers to snap up a bargain deal.
How this single mum saved for Disneyland
JO HARLOW and her kids are living proof that anyone can save money. She shares her tips including total “no-spend months”.
Cheap trips: Insiders’ secret holiday hacks
BIG adventures, small budget. Check out these top tips to manage your travel dollars — and stretch them that little bit further.
Right airport could save you hundreds
IS IT cheaper to fly into Bali or Jakarta? Phuket or Bangkok? Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Your decision could lead to massive savings.
Dear Sydney Airport, you suck
THERE are so many things wrong with Sydney Airport, it’s hard to know where to begin. But Dom Knight has given it a crack.
Always fly to Bali on a Monday
BEING smart about what day you fly — and how long in advance you should book your flight — could lead to huge airfare savings.
The art to finding the best travel deals
FIJI is great in winter, NZ is a wonderland in summer, and there’s nothing like Paris in the spring. Here’s how to score a cheeky deal on your next trip.
How to save 40 per cent on airfares
IT’S one thing to earn frequent flyer points, but are you using them correctly? Here’s how you could make them go further.
Cafe pulls the plug on freeloading tourists
A CAFE has been criticised for slapping tourists with a “bizarre bill” for plugging in their devices. But the owner is standing by the new charge to charge up.
Cheap ways to stay in a five-star hotel
IS YOUR love of the finer things in life larger than your holiday budget? Here’s how to stay in a luxury hotel without blowing your bank account.
I was wrong about frequent flyer points
SO what changed my mind? Well, I just booked a $281 flight to the US and now I’m officially a convert.
The worst travel advice we’ve ever heard
AUSTRALIANS travel a lot, but that doesn’t mean we’re good at it. Here are some common tips that are absolute rubbish.
Overseas trips that can fit into 5 days
AUSSIES have about five days of unused annual leave from last year. Think that’s not enough for a trip? Think again. These overseas spots will be perfect.
How your boss can pay for your holiday
BLEISURE is tagging on a few sneaky days of holiday while you’re on a work trip, and it makes so much sense.
Travel trends that save you money
THESE days, travellers vote with their wallets. The top travel trends of 2017 will feature lower costs and better choices.
Fly business class at economy prices
FLYING at the pointy end of the plane is one of travel’s most coveted treasures — here’s how to do it for less money than you think.
Scams to watch out for these holidays
IT’S the time of year when everyone is taking it easy. Except scam artists. Here is what they will be up to and how to spot the tricks.
The best $9 you’ll spend in Bali
Despite its reputation as party central, one of the most popular places to go in Bali costs less than a tenner and is completely hangover free.
Secrets to score a bargain holiday
SICK of battling your post-trip “debt-lag”? Learn how to travel on the cheap with these tricks and tips from the experts.
Summer secret to making money
SPENT too much this season already? This month could be the perfect opportunity to make a bit of cash on the side. Here’s how.
Change coming to the way you buy fares
VIRGIN Australia has agreed to make a major change to its online booking over concerns passengers were being inadvertently slugged with unwanted extra charges.
How to avoid the airport parking rip-off
DON’T fork out a fortune on airport parking. A few Aussie travellers in the know are getting to the airport and back for just $7. Here’s how they do it.
‘It’s all been a nightmare’
INDIA’S snap decision to remove 80 per cent of its cash from circulation has left a number of Australian travellers virtually penniless.
Cash crisis forces Aussie tourists to busk
AUSTRALIAN and European travellers have resorted to performing for money on the streets after ‘demonetisation’ of banknotes left them penniless.
The true cost of being an idiot overseas
OFFENDING the locals? Not wearing a helmet? Over-estimating your skiing ability? We put an actual dollar figure on tourists’ stupidity.
Blogger shares tips for cheap luxury travel
THIS clever blogger shares his tips on travelling in style on a small budget.
Do cookies drive up flight prices?
THERE’S a longstanding rumour that flight prices increase each time you return to the website. So is this something to look out for, or just a travel myth?
The trick to seeing Fiji for $2 a day
FANCY a tropical getaway for less than the price of a cup of coffee a day? Here’s how to get score a holiday on the cheap.
The bargain way to see Europe
THE plan was three weeks and then back home. But Kirrily Schwarz has found a way to stretch her money and is still going after eight weeks.
Countdown on to Click Frenzy’s travel sale
THE team behind Click Frenzy is holding its first-ever travel deals shopping event tomorrow — and it’s going to be massive.
How taxi drivers are tricking you
TAXI drivers scam us in so many different ways. Here are the ones to watch out for – and how to beat them every time.
How you’re getting ripped off on holiday
HEY big spender. Whether you realise it or not, you are burning through way more cash than you need to when you go on holiday.
Vegas is really ripping you off
IT IS notorious for being the place where we lose all our cash. But thanks to a few sneaky strategies, Las Vegas is cheating us out of even more money.
Top tips for tipping like a pro
YOU’VE just landed in LA. You’re eating at the diner near the airport. You go to pay, and panic. What is tipping, anyway?
Terror’s travel insurance spike
A SPATE of global terror attacks has caused a huge increase in terror-related travel cover. Are you and your loved ones protected?
Avoid blowing the holiday budget
TRAVELLERS about to embark on an overseas journey need to set off with a budget in tow or risk returning with a holiday hangover.
Why it pays to be a paranoid tourist
AN EAGLE-EYED tourist has explained how he managed to avoid falling victim to a credit card scam in Austria.
Brexit’s impact on Aussie travellers
THE decision by Britain to leave the European Union will have significant implications for Aussie travellers. If you’re planning a UK trip, here is what you need to know.
How to avoid sneaky extra flight charges
EVEN frequent flyers can be suckered into spending more than they need to for their trips. Here’s how airlines are bumping up your final cost — and how you can avoid it.
$640 to change name on a plane ticket
YOU’VE gone too far, airlines. Amy Gault was shocked to be charged double the price of her original ticket, just to make a simple change.
Five minute train ride cost $1143
THE quick trip should have cost just $4, but student Parys Lanlehin ended up with a huge fee and it was all because of this one mistake.
Caught out: One lie you should never tell
A SURPRISING number of Australians are getting busted in their hunt for easy money. We should all know better.
How travel agents are spying on you
IT’S what you may have suspected has been happening for a long time, and this new investigation points to your gut feeling being right all along.
Is this the cheapest US airfare ever?
TRAVEL agents are gobsmacked by the lowest fare they have ever seen — and there’s likely to be more where that came from.
Cheapest destinations for Aussies
ARE you keen to make the most of your holiday saving money? These are the places where the Australian dollar is getting us extra cash right now.
Great Australian myth finally busted
OK WE admit it, we’ve been wrong about this for some time. So have you. And it’s well and truly time to quit whinging about this topic.
New smartcard will change how you travel
IT’S being kept firmly under wraps, but ticket machines have begun spitting out a new public transport smartcard.
Why, Melbourne, why?
ITS airport carparking has already been exposed as Australia’s biggest rip-off, and to make matters worse they’ve just jacked up the price on bus travel.
Calls to scrap billion-dollar ‘holiday tax’
THE tax travellers pay simply to leave Australia is now pouring $1 billion each year into government coffers. Now tourism operators say it’s time to give it the chop.
Bribes you’ll probably pay in Bali
IT’S one of Australia’s favourite travel destination, but spend time in Bali and you’re bound to be asked for a bribe by police.
‘This trick saved us $52,000’
A YEAR ago, Rachel and Shaun were in a rut and unable to afford the lifestyle they wanted. So they tried something different.
Travel insurance: Do not be fooled
THINK your holiday is completely covered by travel insurance? Think again. There are a million ways insurers can get out of paying you.
Teenager scams passengers for $240,000
HUNDREDS of passengers have already fallen for this scam. It’s a reminder that if you’re travelling, you need to stay aware of con artists.
‘The scam I never saw coming’
BY the time Wesley realised he’d been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent question.
Beat bill shock while globetrotting
INTERNATIONAL roaming charges are still the biggest cause of bill shock so be organised before you jet off by following these simple tips.
Seven ways to save in New York
PLANNING a trip to New York and not sure where to start? Here are seven tips that will save you time, money and a few headaches, writes Simon Tsang.
Hidden travel traps you need to know
THERE are a bunch of surprising things you could be charged for the next time you travel. So don’t get caught out by these 11 often-overlooked fees.
Expensive cruise mistakes you’re making
ON A cruise it’s easy to make friends, see exotic places, and waste a boatload of money on a floating orgy of vices.
Great value countries for Aussies
IF YOU want your Australian dollars to stretch further, forget New York or London. You might want to think a bit more left field, like Azerbaijan.
Scam that keeps fooling tourists
BY THE time Erin realised she’d been conned it was too late. It all started with one seemingly innocent conversation.
The end of tipping in New York?
IT’S the most baffling thing for any Australian visiting New York, and you often feel like you’ve been ripped off.
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Aussie wanderlust hit by dropping dollar
OUR love of international travel is being sorely tested by the weaker Aussie dollar, but the local tourism industry is welcoming more overseas visitors than ever before.
Easy tricks to make money while you travel
WHAT if there was a way of making money — good money — from wherever in the world you choose to be? Well there is, and it requires minimal effort.
How a millionaire will save you heaps
HE’S A young entrepreneur who has amassed an enviable fortune, and now he’s promising to give Aussies “unprecedented” travel discounts.
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