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.

<p><i>The 17 best ways to earn</i> <strong>Virgin Australia</strong> Velocity points</p>

The 17 best ways to earn Virgin Australia Velocity points

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<p><i>Industrial action may disrupt flights</i> for <strong>AFL</strong> Grand Final week</p>

Industrial action may disrupt flights for AFL Grand Final week

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<p><i>The data is in</i>. Here’s when to travel to avoid flight cancellations</p>

The data is in. Here’s when to travel to avoid flight cancellations

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<p><i>Flight delays and refunds?</i> <strong>Australia’s</strong> new aviation watchdog will help</p>

Flight delays and refunds? Australia’s new aviation watchdog will help

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The 21 best ways to earn Qantas points

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<p><i>This is the reason</i> you really do need aeroplane mode on while flying</p>

This is the reason you really do need aeroplane mode on while flying

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<p><i>Airfares from $29</i>! Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin drop week-long sales</p>

Airfares from $29! Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin drop week-long sales

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<p><i>New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes</i> could mean big discounts</p>

New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes could mean big discounts

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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.

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Australia

Airfares from $29! Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin drop week-long sales

Three of the country’s major airlines have just announced jaw-dropping deals.

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Australia

This is the reason you really do need aeroplane mode on while flying

Passengers questioning directives to turn phones to aeroplane mode mid-flight are on the rise, but it turns out there really is a very good reason for it.

Australia

The data is in. Here’s when to travel to avoid flight cancellations

Expedia has revealed the best time to travel to avoid flight cancellations in its 2025 Air Hacks report.

Australia

New Qantas Frequent Flyer changes could mean big discounts

Qantas has announced new changes to its Frequent Flyer program. This is how it affects you.

Melbourne

Industrial action may disrupt flights for AFL Grand Final week

Union action could put a dent in Melbourne's grand AFL plans.

Australia

The 17 best ways to earn Virgin Australia Velocity points

Transform your approach to earning Velocity points with these practical tips designed to unlock maximum travel rewards through your everyday purchases and other significant promotions.

Person looking at flight schedule in airport

Australia

Flight delays and refunds? Australia’s new aviation watchdog will help

Airlines will soon be required to pay compensation for delayed flights.

Australia

If Australia had this, passengers could be paid for cancelled flights

Why Australia needs an aviation ombudsman.

Australia

The 21 best ways to earn Qantas points

Discover the best ways to earn Qantas points through travel, daily expenses, dining and more, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to maximise your points-earning potential.

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