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

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.”