Long immigration queues will soon be a thing of the past for Australians entering the UK. From next year, Australians will have access to e-gates when flying into airports across the country, including London Heathrow. The UK e-gates will also be available to citizens of New Zealand, the United States, Canada and Japan. The automatic … Continued
The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a cultural delight. It’s also a hub for Oneworld member Sri Lankan Airlines, which offers free transit accommodation in Colombo if you have a long layover. Whether you’re just in transit or staying for a few nights, this AFF guide will help you to make the most of … Continued
If you’re flying to Southeast Asia or Europe with Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Jetstar or Scoot, chances are you’ll be stopping over in Singapore. Changi Airport in Singapore is one of the world’s best airports, and there’s also plenty to see and do in Singapore itself. So it’s no surprise that many Australians choose … Continued
An AFF member has learnt a very expensive and stressful lesson after a family member was denied boarding for an international flight. Andz was intending to fly to Indonesia last week for a family holiday. But, although his daughter’s passport was still valid, it was due to expire in 5 months and 2 weeks. Many … Continued
There’s not much worse after a long-haul international flight than waiting in a long queue to clear immigration and customs! The good news, if you’re travelling to the United States, is that you may not need to. What is US immigration preclearance? The United States offers border “preclearance” at selected airports in six countries. … Continued