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

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Virgin Australia to allow pets to fly in cabin in an Australian-first

This time next year, you could be bringing your furry friends onboard specific Virgin Australia domestic flights.

the seating area at Qantas International First Lounge, Sydney

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Your ultimate guide to Australia’s best airport lounges

Most people dread waiting for their flight to board, but with airport lounge access, waiting at the airport can be one of the most enjoyable parts of air travel.

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Revealed: the best carry-on, mid-size and large luggage

Whether you’re heading off on a long holiday jaunt, overnight affair or work weekender, choosing the right luggage is the key to making your travel run smoothly.

Aircrafts on field at Alice Springs airport

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A guide to getting the most out of your frequent flyer points

There are plenty of ways to spend your frequent flyer points: flights, accommodation and car rental is just the beginning in a multitude of offers.

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Does the Jetstar Price Beat Guarantee actually work?

You’ve seen the ads on television, but will you always get the best price with Jetstar? We put the famous Price Beat Guarantee to the ultimate test… three times.

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11 expert tips to beat jet lag every time

How do travel professionals and experts beat jet lag? Steve Madgwick talks to a doctor, a former long-haul flight engineer and a travel professional to see how they suggest to combat it.

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10 ways you can see Australia on wheel and wing

We’ve rounded up the best ways to traverse the country on road, off-road and from the air: from the exhilarating to the epicurean and sometimes both at once.

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Plane bad behaviour – a flight attendant’s confessions

Manners can often disappear above the clouds. We chat to a flight attendant on the frontline of bad behaviour to find out what causes mile-high anxiety.

Reflection on Lake Eyre, by Peter Elfes.

Outback South Australia

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre – the where, what, when and how

The often dry Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is an outback enigma, famous for its rare and beautiful floodscapes. A scenic flight over Australia’s largest salt lake is near the top of the outback bucket list so here is everything you need to know: where and when to go, how to get there and just what you’ll see on a scenic flight – wet or dry.

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