Travel Lifestyle

The "Travel Lifestyle" category is all about enhancing every aspect of your travel experience. From airports and lounges to travel money, tools, and cruises, this section covers it all. Whether you're planning a luxury getaway or a practical trip, you’ll find valuable tips here. Explore articles below on how to elevate your travel lifestyle.

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Steep Rise in International Flight Taxes & Charges

With the trans-Tasman bubble launching next week, many Australians are booking trips to New Zealand. But Australians heading overseas are now paying much more than before for the privilege. Airfares from Australia to New Zealand are now considerably more expensive than they were before the pandemic, when return Qantas flights to Christchurch were available for … Continued

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How to Get a Dirt Cheap One-Way Car Rental

Just like booking a one-way international flight, renting a car for a one-way trip can be very expensive. But there are exceptions. In fact, by booking a one-way car hire relocation deal you may even be able to save hundreds of dollars! From time to time, car rental companies need to relocate their vehicles for a … Continued

16 Mar 2021 Car Hire
Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The Epic 70-Day Bus Tour from Delhi to London

It takes around nine hours to fly from Delhi to London. But you wouldn’t see anywhere near as much on a direct flight between the Indian and UK capital cities as you would on what is likely the world’s longest and most epic bus tour! The new Adventures Overland bus tour from Delhi to London … Continued

Qantas 747s in Sydney

Qantas 747 Parts & Memorabilia on Sale

Last year, Qantas retired its Boeing 747 fleet. While it’s been sad to see the “queen of the skies” go, this has created some unique opportunities for aviation enthusiasts to own a small part of history. Planetags has been selling luggage tags made from genuine Qantas 747 aircraft skins. Qantas also made headlines last September … Continued

21 Jan 2021 Travel Lifestyle
Qantas Reopening Domestic Lounges from 1 July 2020

Qantas & Virgin Suspend Lounge Access on Arrival

EXCLUSIVE | Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have stopped permitting arriving passengers to access their airport lounges, without updating their websites or informing affected customers. Qantas still advertises lounge access on arrival as a benefit for Platinum and Platinum One frequent flyers, while Virgin Australia advertises arrival access for Velocity Gold, Velocity Platinum and Business Class … Continued

Photos: Melbourne Airport's International Terminal in December 2020

Photos: Melbourne Airport’s International Terminal in December 2020

Last week, Melbourne Airport began accepting international arrivals (who go directly into hotel quarantine) for the first time since June. But with the controversial international arrival caps still in place, and Australians still banned from leaving the country without a travel exemption, the international terminal at Melbourne Airport remains eeriely quiet. An Australian Frequent Flyer reader was … Continued

Lufthansa and easyJet A320s land at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is Finally Open!

After years (and years) of embarrassing delays, the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport finally opened last weekend! The new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (airport code “BER”), nicknamed “Willy Brandt”, was originally due to open in June 2012. But the construction of the airport has been plagued by mismanagement, scandals, fraud and cost blowouts which led the project … Continued

Canberra Airport check-in area

Canberra Added to Priority Pass Network

A café at Canberra Airport has been added to the Priority Pass network, giving members another option when travelling in Australia. Priority Pass members can now receive a $36 food & beverage credit at City Hill Coffee, located near gate 8 at Canberra Airport. This is offered in lieu of lounge access, and could be … Continued

How to Use Your Qantas Bar Cart

How to Use Your Qantas Bar Cart

Qantas has started delivering over 1,000 pre-loved Boeing 747 bar carts to lucky customers across Australia. Of the many Australian Frequent Flyer members who ordered one of these fun collectibles, Hvr was the first to take delivery. Hvr posted some photos of their newly-delivered cart on Tuesday morning. Qantas put the used galley carts on sale last week, … Continued

No Refunds as Many Priority Pass Lounges Remain Closed

No Refunds as Many Priority Pass Lounges Remain Closed

Priority Pass members have complained that they have not been offered refunds, even though they have been unable to travel and many airport lounges have been closed since March. Priority Pass sells annual memberships which, under normal circumstances, grant access to over 1,300 participating airport lounges & restaurants around the world. This includes 8 lounges … Continued

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Random Acts of Kindness While Travelling

  One of the best things about travelling is the people you meet along the way. The world is full of generous, humble souls. This week, our members are discussing surprising and unexpected gifts they have received while travelling. There are stories of incredible generosity and random acts of kindness… as well as a few … Continued

11 Sep 2020 Travel Lifestyle