When travelling overseas, travel insurance is essential as you never know what might happen. Even just a small accident could leave you with a hospital bill running well into the thousands of dollars! That’s why travel insurance is an affordable and worthwhile investment. The good news is that many reputable travel insurance providers offer promo … Continued
The Australian government will overhaul its Smartraveller service next month with a new website and changes to how Australians can access assistance while overseas. From November 2019, Smartraveller will have a brand new website with travel advisories that are easier to read. The website, which is run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, … Continued
Australians are lucky to be able to visit 111 countries around the world without a visa. Australians can also easily obtain a visa on arrival in a further 56 countries, meaning we’re able to visit much of the world with relative ease. And as countries continue to liberalise their visa requirements, it will only get … Continued
Ever wondered how congested airports manage the flow of traffic throughout the day to ensure all flights don’t arrive and depart at exactly the same time? It’s all managed through “slots”. Ernst Krolke, who was recently inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame, ran Airport Coordination Australia for 20 years and was instrumental in … Continued
Last weekend, many AFF members flew to Sydney for the 13th annual AFF weekend gathering. These weekends are a great way to meet other members and are always lots of fun. This year’s event was no exception! After Friday night drinks at the Australian Wine Emporium, the weekend began with a tour of the iconic … Continued