UK Air Passenger Duty: How to Avoid Paying Hundreds
The UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a departure tax that adds up to £224 (AU$470) to the cost of international flights departing the UK.
Tag: Stopovers & Transits
Airlines, Please Stop Selling Ridiculously Tight Connections
Too many airlines are selling tickets with unrealistic connection times. These look good on paper, but can easily become inconvenient for passengers and costly for the airline… as I found out this week.
Best Qantas Frequent Flyer Status Runs in 2025
Haven’t earned enough status credits in your Qantas membership year? Here are the best Qantas Frequent Flyer status runs to help you climb to a higher tier faster.
Why The Journey Is As Important As The Destination
There’s an old saying that the journey is just as important as the destination. Turns out, there’s scientific research to back that up.
Fiji Airways Launching Direct Flights to Cairns
Fiji Airways is launching flights to its sixth Australian city, with direct flights between Nadi and Cairns commencing on 10 April 2025.