The Australian Departure Tax
Did you know that Aussies are slugged as much as $128.62 in Australian departure taxes and airport fees every time they fly overseas? Whenever you purchase an international flight, your
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Planning & Booking
A great trip starts with smart planning and careful booking. From finding the best deals to navigating frequent flyer programs, this section covers everything you need to make your travel dreams a reality.
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High Fuel Surcharges Returning to Hong Kong?
If you’ve ever tried to redeem your frequent flyer points for a reward flight, you’ve probably noticed that fuel surcharges can add hundreds of dollars to the cost of your
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Cheap Business Class to the USA
The United States is one of the most popular destinations for Australian travellers. But flights to North America are long and operate overnight in both directions. This makes a Business
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Dodgy Travel Agent Pockets Airfare
A dodgy travel agent has been caught allegedly taking payment for Business class airfares while using their own frequent flyer points to make the booking. AFF member Iggy_type_r discovered the travel
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Business Class Deal: Australia to London under $4,000 return
Philippine Airlines is currently offering full-service return Business class fares from both Melbourne and Sydney to London for under $4,000 return. The Philippine Airlines sale fares are available for various
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