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Error fares were once a staple of the travel hacking community. But they're becoming less and less viable, as airlines have gradually caught up.
Finnair offers great value round-the-world tickets departing from Australia in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
It's in everyone's interests that sick passengers defer their travel, but airlines will only waive change fees on a case-by-case basis.
I experienced so many problems trying to book a flight on the GOL Airlines website that it can only be described as a comedy of errors.
The best time to redeem frequent flyer points for award flights is generally either 11-12 months before you want to travel, or close to departure. But this depends on the airline you wish to fly with.
More airlines are offering branded fare categories that all book into the same fare class (RBD). This can cause confusion when trying to work out how many frequent flyer points and status credits you'll earn when flying partner airlines.
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.
The Australian government will increase the Passenger Movement Charge payable when departing Australia to $70 from 1 July 2024.
If you want to book a Qantas Business or First Class ticket to North America, it's cheaper to book from New Zealand than from Australia - even though the flights from New Zealand are via Australia.
There are a few different ways to book a First Class round-the-world ticket from Australia, using either money or frequent flyer points.
There are now only 11 Boeing 747-400s left in regular passenger service, operated by Lufthansa, Asiana, Air China and Mahan Air.
Fifth-freedom flights can truly be a great way to travel. Fares are typically well-priced and you'll often travel in greater comfort.