Craig Platt
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World's best airlines 2022: Surprise as Qantas surges into top five as world's best airline named
Despite passenger outrage over record flight delays and cancellations and lengthy waits for customer service responses, Qantas has been named the world's fifth best airline. → Read More
Bonza airline's first plane touches down: Boeing 737 MAX arrives in Australia
The first aircraft for Australia's new domestic airline, Bonza, has arrived at its new home on the Sunshine Coast. → Read More
Passenger cops $2664 fine over McDonald's meal amid foot and mouth disease fears
It's not what you would call a happy meal. → Read More
Sydney Airport security queues: Faster checks at Terminal 3 as new scanners go into operation
Some passengers will now enjoy quicker security checks after the airport finally rolled out new baggage scanners that no longer require travellers to remove their laptops or aerosols. → Read More
World's best airport's luxurious new lounges unveiled after $50 million upgrade
Most airlines have their own distinctive look, but few offer their own unique smell. → Read More
Qantas non-stop flights from Melbourne to Dallas launching in December 2022
Qantas will fly non-stop between Melbourne and Dallas from December this year, a long-haul US flight that will take more than 17 hours on return. → Read More
Worldle, a geography based version of Wordle, is perfect for travel lovers
Worldle offers players the map outline of a country. It's up to you to work out which country it is. → Read More
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raises COVID-19 threat level for Australia to 'Very High'
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns Americans to avoid Australia as it puts us on its highest threat list. → Read More
World's safest airlines named as Qantas drops in rankings
Air New Zealand has been named the world's safest airline in this year's rankings, while Qantas has dropped from the top slot in the wake of a serious incident. → Read More
Traveller Christmas quiz, December 24, 2021: In which city does Christmas classic Die Hard take place?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz. → Read More
Virgin Australia Velocity promotion: Every economy seat over summer can be booked on points until midnight Tuesday, November 23
Virgin Australia has announced its largest ever frequent flyer points promotion. → Read More
First Qantas Airbus A380 superjumbo returns to Australia after 10 months in storage
The first Qantas A380 superjumbo returns to Australia today after almost 600 days of storage in California's Mojave desert. → Read More
Australia international borders opening: DFAT removes global 'do not travel' warning
The removal of the highest threat level has significant implications for Australians planning to travel overseas → Read More
Hawaiian Airlines to restart Australia flights in December 2021
Hawaiian Airlines has become the latest airline to announce its return to Australia, following the planned relaxation of international borders next month. → Read More
Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 superjumbos to return to Sydney route on December 1
Singapore Airlines will bring back the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Australia, making it the first airline to resume Australian flights using the superjumbo. → Read More
International vaccine certificates for Australians: How to get your vaccine passport for overseas travel
You won't be travelling without proof you've been vaccinated against COVID-19. Here's how to get an internationally recognised certificate. → Read More
Qantas frequent flyer points: Record number of seats released as bookings boom
Millions of seats will be available for booking on frequent flyer points after Qantas release what it says is the biggest single release of reward flights in the airline's history. → Read More
Singapore Airlines Airbus A380s towed down public roads ahead of being scrapped
Singaporeans were treated to a remarkable site last week - two giant Airbus A380 superjumbos travelling down a public road. → Read More
Fiji to open to Australian tourists from December 1 after hitting 80 per cent vaccination target
Australians will be able to visit Fiji from December after the Pacific island nation hit its target of vaccinating 80 per cent of its eligible population. → Read More
Longest commercial flight in Qantas' history flies over Antarctica en route to Australia
The longest commercial flight in Qantas' history passed over Antarctica's mainland en route from Buenos Aires to Darwin. → Read More