Traveller readers have expressed concern about visiting the US in the wake of recent border security incidents.

Despite valid ESTAs,my wife and I were detained at the US border

After being fingerprinted and photographed,the border agent demanded a great deal of information from us.

Beware high fees at Sydney Airport’s currency exchange store.

Never mind scams abroad,Sydney Airport stung me twice

Your reader letters frequently highlight scams encountered when travelling overseas,but my experience suggests that you need to be equally vigilant in Australia.

Issues with Qantas? Why not take it to the top? CEO Vanessa Hudson pictured in a Qantas hangar.

Chasing a Qantas refund? After five unanswered emails,I had an idea

“I was determined not to give up,but I also realised that sending off another email was likely to have the same result,until I had a bright idea before the sixth email.”

In the age of paying for seat selection,airlines have made a habit of separating families.

Airlines prioritise safety,except when it comes to choosing your seat

Airlines like to say that safety is their number-one priority. I would say that all goes out the window unless you pay extra to sit with your family.

Europe is more relaxed about nudity and body types.

Here’s a European tradition we should embrace:Widespread nudity

Northern Europeans (and others) have a healthy regard for all body types,regardless of how wobbly our bits are.

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More than 100 bags were left behind on one reader’s flight to Japan with Qantas.

Awful food,delayed luggage:Qantas left us unimpressed

“We were in what felt like old and rickety seats,ate appallingly awful food,only to arrive in Tokyo with at least 100 passengers without their bags.”

One Traveller reader found it easy to book a flight with Qatar Airways using Virgin Australia’s Velocity points.

So long Qantas,I found a better option for frequent flyer points

“Not only was I somewhat amazed to see that seats were available on my selected date but when I had to cancel and re-book,it only cost me $60.”

One Traveller reader was unhappy with Hawaiian Airlines’ business class seats.

Great crew,but everything else about this business class fell short

“The beds were cramped,the meals were inedible and the airport lounge was like something from the 1950s.”

Qantas menus are now found on the inflight screens.

Qantas’ international meal service left me feeling cheesed off

“On a flight to Hong Kong,the lunch menu listed something I was later told had not been served in years.”

Qantas premium economy.

I tried to downgrade from Qantas premium to economy and was rebuffed

“The flight was fairly empty,so I tried to move to an empty row of four seats in economy but was stopped and told I couldn’t change classes.”