Analysis
- Analysis
- Tripologist
The best-value destinations for Australians, despite the weak dollar
In eight of Australia’s 10 most popular destinations, our dollar buys less local currency than it did a year ago.
- Michael Gebicki
- Analysis
- Air travel
Here’s how the Chinese airlines flying to Australia stack up
Many of the Chinese airlines flying to Australia offer cheap connections to Europe and other parts of Asia, but what are their reputations like?
- Michael Gebicki
- Analysis
- Air travel
Stuck in an airport queue? Why the official waiting times don’t add up
New data shows travellers are being processed faster at Australia’s international airports in 2023-24 than in 2022-23. But the federal government is fudging the figures.
- Sean Parnell
- Opinion
- Tripologist
Are Australians being ripped off on travel insurance?
There are many reasons why the cost of basic cover can vary.
- Michael Gebicki
- Analysis
- Tripologist
The best economy class seats on Australian domestic flights
Got an economy class domestic flight coming up, and dreading it? Here’s where you’ll find the most comfortable seats.
- Michael Gebicki
- Analysis
- Air travel
The Australian invention that saved countless plane passengers’ lives
As passengers of Japan Airlines Flight 516 slid down the escape chutes of their burning Airbus, no doubt they were thanking their lucky stars.
- Anthony Dennis
- Analysis
- Tripologist
Why you’re paying hundreds extra in airfare fees and charges
Finding out what charges and taxes are added to the cost of your air ticket is easy, finding out whose pocket they end up in and for what purpose is anything but.
- Michael Gebicki
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