Which country’s laws apply when you’re flying on a plane? It’s complicated

Which country’s laws apply when you’re flying on a plane? It’s complicated

Can 18-year-old passengers flying to the US drink alcohol? On board Qantas they can. On board United they can’t.

  • byMichael Gebicki

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Airline,insurer under fire after lost luggage mars veterans’ Anzac Day trip

Airline,insurer under fire after lost luggage mars veterans’ Anzac Day trip

Transport Minister Catherine King said the lack of fair treatment for passengers in Australia was incredibly disappointing.

  • byAmber Schultz
Airline review:Believe it or not,this US budget carrier is excellent
★★★★★
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Airline review:Believe it or not,this US budget carrier is excellent

Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment,complimentary snacks and drinks,plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.

  • byKristie Kellahan
I put my dog in the hold for a flight. I swore I would never do it again
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I put my dog in the hold for a flight. I swore I would never do it again

Australian airline passengers will soon,for the first time,be able to bring their pets on board with them. I’m surprised it has taken so long.

  • byLee Tulloch
‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

There have been 35 reported cases of measles in 2024 so far,compared with 26 last year. Experts blame international outbreaks and declining vaccination rates.

  • byAmber Schultz
This might be a five-star paradise,but its airport is a dismal one star

This might be a five-star paradise,but its airport is a dismal one star

The queues are long and sweaty,the toilets are broken and the best thing about it is the view while taking off.

  • byBrian Johnston
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Seatbelts on:Warning over likelihood of more unexpected bumps on planes

Seatbelts on:Warning over likelihood of more unexpected bumps on planes

There’s a reason cabin crew tell you to keep your seatbelt on,but recent incidents show it’s more important than ever.

  • byKatherine Scott
Singapore lost the ‘world’s best airport’ title. Here’s how it will get it back

Singapore lost the ‘world’s best airport’ title. Here’s how it will get it back

Singapore’s Changi Airport may have been relegated to the second-best in the world this year,but it won’t let the grass grow under its feet.

  • byJulietta Jameson
Airline review:Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium
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Airline review:Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium

I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.

  • byKristie Kellahan
Qantas,Virgin backflip on support for airline customer ombudsman

Qantas,Virgin backflip on support for airline customer ombudsman

Australia’s biggest airlines are inching towards support for a customer ombudsman that would deal with passenger complaints and compensation claims.

  • byJames Massola andAmelia McGuire
Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.

  • byMichael Gebicki