Air Travel

Buckle up for Australian Traveller’s ultimate air travel guide—uncover how to find cheap flights, survive long-hauls, conquer jet lag, know your cancellation rights, and enjoy smoother journeys.

Highlights

A person charging their phone from a power bank that's sitting on a suitcase

Australia

Qantas and Virgin Australia to ban the use of power banks on flights

The news comes after lithium-ion batteries have caused a series of onboard fires.

Australia

No more unpacking at airport security – big changes coming to all major Aussie airports

Forget fumbling for laptops, liquids and aerosols – a smoother, smarter airport experience is on its way.

TAS

Aussie airline launches major sale to Tasmania with fares from $46

Tourism Tasmania and Jetstar have launched a huge airfare sale from five major Australian cities

Sydney

Travellers get relief as Sydney Airport introduces flat-rate taxi fares

Travellers will soon pay a flat fare from Sydney Airport to the CBD in a bid to end overcharging and confusion.

A delicious seafood platter served at the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, Bondi.

Sydney

This iconic Bondi venue is about to land at Sydney Airport

It’s leading a fresh wave of foodie openings at T3 that will make dining before take-off a destination in itself.

Australia

You can score a flight for just 1 point at Virgin’s Velocity pop up

Most of us spend months or years eagerly collecting airline points in hopes of cashing them in for our dream flight. But for one day only – Virgin is giving Velocity members the chance to redeem a slew of prizes in exchange for just one Virgin Velocity point.