Travel etiquette is always a controversial topic on the Australian Frequent Flyer forums. Be it a discussion about dress code in airport lounges, or the pros and cons of lowering your seat on the flight.
If you want to save time, the Express Security Lane on the arrivals level of Sydney Airport's Terminal 2 rarely has any queue at all.
It seems everyone wants to travel to Europe in the northern summer. That's also precisely why, in my opinion, this is probably one of the worst times to visit.
Pre-order your Qantas Club coffee before you even get to the airport using the "Skip" app at major domestic Qantas Club and Business lounges.
Virgin Australia flyers can now track their checked baggage in real-time using the Virgin Australia app on selected domestic routes.
Many hotels charge an "early departure fee" to guests who check out before the date originally booked. This fee doesn't always make sense.
Priority check-in, security and boarding is normally a welcome reprieve from airport crowds. But sometimes, the "priority" queue is slower.
If you were to imagine yourself on this red-eye Economy Class flight from hell, what would you do to get out alive?
One of the pet peeves of Business Class passengers is people sneaking in from Economy Class to use the Business Class toilet.
Being a flight attendant may seem like a glamorous job, but it can also be a thankless one. Airline cabin crew are highly trained, work long hours, put up with a lot of difficult passengers and at the end of the day, are responsible for the safety of their passengers – a tough job that … Continued
With many flights to Australia currently fully booked or even oversold, airlines have been turning to desperate measures to encourage passengers to give up their seats. AFF member albatross710 was recently booked to fly from Vancouver to Brisbane on Air Canada. At the boarding gate, airline staff were calling for 7 volunteers to give up … Continued
For an airport serving a city of less than half a million, Canberra Airport punches above its weight. In my personal (and perhaps slightly biased) opinion, it’s the nicest airport in Australia with its modern, spacious facilities, excellent Qantas & Virgin lounges, and its (usually) short lines for security. The airport also boasts direct flights … Continued
In Australia, members of parliament are eligible for complimentary membership of Qantas’ exclusive, invitation-only Chairman’s Lounge. This comes with the ultimate in perks when flying with Qantas including personalised service, free upgrades and access to dedicated VIP lounges in major Australian airports – among many other unwritten benefits. Virgin Australia also operates a special invitation-only … Continued