How I Made Red-Eye Economy Class Bearable Without Upgrading
Rather than paying $650 to upgrade to a lie-flat Business Class seat, Matt booked a $119 day-use hotel room to sleep after landing on his short overnight flight.
Tag: Travel Health
Turbulence: What Causes It & How to Deal With It
If you don’t enjoy turbulence when flying, understanding its causes and choosing your seat carefully can help you to get through it.
Swim, Gym, Sauna & Shower at Melbourne Airport for $25
Rather than sitting in the terminal or a lounge, you could access the gym, swimming pool, sauna and showers at PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport – located right across the road from the terminals – for just $25.
Compassionate Airfares: Barely Worth the Hassle
Airlines including Qantas and Air New Zealand offer discounted compassionate or bereavement airfares for people who need to travel urgently due to a family member’s medical emergency or funeral. But the savings might not be worth it.
The Difference a Foot Net Makes on a Long-Haul Flight
Qantas is one of the only airlines to install nets for your feet in Economy Class on its long-haul aircraft. I find that this makes it much easier to sleep!