News archive

Date	Title	Author
31 May, 2011	Qantas trials free iPads in business lounges	David
31 May, 2011	Virgin promises better-than-Qantas punctuality	danwarne
31 May, 2011	The Battle of the Business Classes: Qantas vs Virgin Australia from Perth to Sydney	John Walton
31 May, 2011	Marriott: free hotel Internet is the new bottled water	David
30 May, 2011	Compared: travel money cards vs credit cards	danwarne
30 May, 2011	Travel tech: how to use iPhone Visual Voicemail while overseas	danwarne
30 May, 2011	Low on fuel: Qantas flight QF8 from Dallas diverts to Noumea	John Walton
30 May, 2011	In the USA? How to avoid checked bag fees in the land of the luggage charge	John Walton
30 May, 2011	Qantas begins Boeing 747 service between Sydney-Perth today, with Skybed business class	David
28 May, 2011	Finnair begins daily codeshare Qantas flights from Singapore, boosts HK flights	David
27 May, 2011	Telstra moves to stop shock phone bills - but there's a catch...	danwarne
27 May, 2011	Virgin Australia	danwarne
27 May, 2011	Thai Airways opens elite invitation-only Royal Orchid Plus Platinum tier	David
27 May, 2011	Auckland's new Novotel airport hotel: chic and different	John Walton
27 May, 2011	Qantas offers 20,000 bonus frequent flyer points for international travellers	David
27 May, 2011	Qantas passengers could face more delays at Dallas/Fort Worth	David
26 May, 2011	New British Airways Miles Calculator app for BA Executive Club frequent flyers	David
26 May, 2011	On board Virgin Australia's first Sydney-Perth A330 flight	John Walton
26 May, 2011	RIM releases free BlackBerry Travel app in Australia (hint: it's WorldMate Gold, for free)	danwarne
26 May, 2011	Richard Branson: Virgin Australia direct Sydney-San Francisco flights "under consideration"	John Walton
26 May, 2011	Will travel insurance cover Iceland volcanic ash flight cancellations/delays?	danwarne
26 May, 2011	37-pocket cabin baggage coat evades 7kg limit	danwarne
25 May, 2011	Singapore Airlines creates new long-haul low-cost carrier: Jetstar and AirAsia in its sights?	John Walton
25 May, 2011	Qantas' Dallas/Fort-Worth flight fuel problems - again! - this time diverting to Houston	John Walton
25 May, 2011	Dumping luggage at Dallas: what choice did Qantas have but to leave baggage behind?	danwarne
25 May, 2011	Order room service via your smartphone touchscreen	danwarne
25 May, 2011	Travel Tech: the Glif, a stand and tripod mount for iPhone 4s	John Walton
25 May, 2011	Iceland volcano Grimsvoetn: UK, German airspace closed, ash spreads	John Walton
25 May, 2011	British Airways closes 'Open Doors' anytime lounge access to frequent flyers	David
25 May, 2011	Australia to Munich on Emirates' new A380 route	John Walton
24 May, 2011	Qantas leaves baggage behind in Dallas... deliberately	danwarne
24 May, 2011	Iceland volcano Grimsvotn: Reykjavik airport reopens	John Walton
24 May, 2011	Leading Hotels adds benefits to Leaders Club loyalty program	David
24 May, 2011	Virgin Australia: redefining the airline lounge	David
24 May, 2011	Iceland's Grimsvoetn eruption: ash cloud cancels and delays UK flights	John Walton
24 May, 2011	MAP: Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano eruption: cloud to affect Australia-Europe flights	John Walton
23 May, 2011	Photo gallery: Virgin Australia's new Melbourne airport lounge now open	David
23 May, 2011	Virgin's Qantas kill-shot: affordable flexible fares	danwarne
23 May, 2011	Hong Kong price war: Hainan Airlines slashes business class fares to Shenzhen	John Walton
22 May, 2011	New Virgin Australia lounge at Melbourne airport opens this week, Brisbane in July	David
21 May, 2011	10 benefits that Qantas should offer to 'Platinum One' frequent flyers	David
20 May, 2011	How to claim back VAT in the UK: VAT Refund Scheme	John Walton
20 May, 2011	The Best Seats in Economy Class on Emirates' Airbus A380	John Walton
20 May, 2011	5 things that take 5 minutes to make your hotel room better	John Walton
20 May, 2011	City Guide: Dallas for the business traveller	John Walton
20 May, 2011	Melbourne to get more Qantas A380 flights	danwarne
20 May, 2011	Virgin Australia lounge upgrades: new Luke Mangan menu	David
19 May, 2011	Virgin Australia reveals new Luke Mangan meals for airport lounges	David
19 May, 2011	First video: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo flight and landing	John Walton
19 May, 2011	The best seats on QantasLink's Dash 8 Q400, Q300 & Q200	John Walton
19 May, 2011	Sydney Airport says it has plenty of room for more flights	David
19 May, 2011	Qantas flight QF32 A380 engine explosion: Rolls-Royce to blame says ATSB report	John Walton
18 May, 2011	Get the points: Qantas Double Frequent Flyer points for Jetstar customers	danwarne
18 May, 2011	Qantas' new ultra-elite Platinum One status tier for Very Frequent Flyers	John Walton
18 May, 2011	Melbourne Airport bomb threat was a hoax, say police	danwarne
18 May, 2011	Qantas to the USA: Airbus A380 via LAX or Boeing 747 via Dallas?	John Walton
17 May, 2011	30% off American Airlines Admirals Club lounge membership	danwarne
17 May, 2011	Get the points: Qantas 30% off award flights!	danwarne
17 May, 2011	Jetstar adds Qantas Frequent Flyer points, cheap flexible fares	danwarne
17 May, 2011	Qantas overhauls Frequent Flyer program, introduces new Platinum One level	danwarne
17 May, 2011	Telco drops global roaming rates 90%, reveals truth about rort	danwarne
17 May, 2011	Black boxes: Airbus "not at fault" over Air France 447 crash	John Walton
17 May, 2011	Singapore Airlines A380 Suites class: "beyond First" just got cheaper	John Walton
16 May, 2011	Which Chinese airline will Virgin Australia pick?	John Walton
16 May, 2011	Cathay Pacific Airbus engine catches fire, emergency landing	danwarne
16 May, 2011	Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand announce trans-Tasman relaunch details	danwarne
16 May, 2011	Optus promises to fix outrageous data roaming prices	danwarne
16 May, 2011	Qantas' first flight to Dallas about to take off	danwarne
16 May, 2011	Malaysia Airlines unveils premium 'check-in lounge' at KL airport	danwarne
15 May, 2011	Tested: Virgin Australia 'fast track' check-in, security channel and lounge access at Sydney Airport	John Walton
13 May, 2011	Qantas to launch a premium Asian airline?	danwarne
13 May, 2011	Virgin Australia's Asian airline partner: Malaysia, Singapore or Thai?	John Walton
13 May, 2011	Top 5 best airline business lounges in the world	John Walton
13 May, 2011	Skywest buys new planes, announces new flights and details of Virgin Australia tie-up	John Walton
13 May, 2011	New York City: early summer weekend break guide	John Walton
12 May, 2011	World's largest model airport: Knuffingen, Hamburg	danwarne
12 May, 2011	The best seats in Economy Class on Virgin Australia's Boeing 737-800	John Walton
12 May, 2011	How important are hot flight attendants?	danwarne
12 May, 2011	Qantas & American Airlines seek trans-Pacific tie-up	John Walton
12 May, 2011	New Aussie carrier Strategic Airlines set to start US flights in September	John Walton
12 May, 2011	We'll be in Asia, and I mean all of Asia, by the end of the year: Virgin Australia boss	danwarne
11 May, 2011	iPad 2 vs Android 3: the 10 best new tablets for travellers	danwarne
11 May, 2011	How to get international maps for TomTom, Navman and Garmin GPS navigators	danwarne
11 May, 2011	Japan's new maglev: two-hour train trips between Sydney and Melbourne?	John Walton
10 May, 2011	Second-rate airport lounge with limited access: welcome to Dallas/Fort Worth, Qantas passengers!	David
10 May, 2011	Virgin Australia partner Etihad offers free hotel nights	John Walton
10 May, 2011	The best seats in Business Class on Malaysia Airlines' Airbus A330	John Walton
10 May, 2011	Report: On board the last Qantas flight from San Francisco	KeithTan
10 May, 2011	Christchurch Airport opens new terminal with more services	John Walton
10 May, 2011	Top 5 tips for travelling with an iPhone	danwarne
10 May, 2011	Frankfurt Airport gets new Hilton Hotel in December	David
9 May, 2011	BlackBerry ripe for flat-rate global roaming	danwarne
9 May, 2011	Emirates drops - yes, that's right, drops - fuel surcharge	David
9 May, 2011	Singapore Airlines swaps one printed mag for 20 screen magazines	danwarne
9 May, 2011	Going to SFO? Connect in Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines to avoid LAX	John Walton
9 May, 2011	Cathay Pacific releases "CX Mobile" Android app	danwarne
9 May, 2011	Emirates: new connection options & free Sydney hotels for third daily flight from Sydney to Dubai	John Walton
8 May, 2011	Get the Points: free Lufthansa Miles & More Senator (Star Alliance Gold) status	John Walton
6 May, 2011	Virgin Australia's Melbourne and Brisbane airport lounges to get 'priority access' security lane	David
6 May, 2011	Virgin Australia to replace business and economy seats in current domestic aircraft	David
6 May, 2011	Telstra launches Motorola XOOM tablet in Australia	danwarne
6 May, 2011	RoamingSIM takes on global roaming rort	danwarne
6 May, 2011	New Qantas Frequent Flyer calculator app for iPhone and Android	danwarne
5 May, 2011	Did Virgin Australia's TV ad girl arrive on a Qantas flight?	danwarne
5 May, 2011	Hidden gems: little-known museums in Singapore, London & NY	John Walton
5 May, 2011	Virgin Australia readies all-new airport lounges for Melbourne and Brisbane	David
5 May, 2011	Avalon to become second Melbourne international airport, with rail link	danwarne
5 May, 2011	In-depth: full details of Virgin Australia's new seats and service	John Walton
5 May, 2011	Video: Richard Branson introduces the new Virgin Australia	David
5 May, 2011	Photo tour: Virgin Australia's new Boeing 737 with futuristic 'Sky Interior'	David
5 May, 2011	Seat guide: Virgin Australia Airbus A330 economy class	David
4 May, 2011	Seat guide: Virgin Australia Airbus A330 business class	David
4 May, 2011	Inside the launch: A taster of Virgin Australia's big day	John Walton
4 May, 2011	Richard Branson: "Business travel is all about getting the details right"	David
4 May, 2011	First on-board shots: Virgin Australia's new Business and Economy class	John Walton
4 May, 2011	VIDEO: Watch Virgin Australia's punchy new "Now you're flying" advertisement	John Walton
4 May, 2011	Virgin Australia reveals new Airbus A330 and Boeing 737s	David
4 May, 2011	Virgin Australia to replace Virgin Blue, V Australia, Pacific Blue names -- Polynesian Blue too?	John Walton
4 May, 2011	FIRST PICS: First Virgin Australia plane lands at Sydney Airport	John Walton
4 May, 2011	Air France flight 447 cockpit voice recorder found	John Walton
4 May, 2011	Revealed: Virgin Blue's new Virgin Australia logo, livery	David
4 May, 2011	Virgin Blue to relaunch today as Virgin Australia	David
3 May, 2011	Australia/New Zealand governments to investigate global roaming rip-off	danwarne
3 May, 2011	Travel money and currency exchange money saving tips	danwarne
3 May, 2011	Security and safety advice for Australians after bin Laden death: the latest from DFAT	John Walton
2 May, 2011	How airlines get it wrong with inflight internet	danwarne
2 May, 2011	Virgin Blue and V Australia fares increase as fuel surcharge rises	David
2 May, 2011	Qantas introduces digital 'Q Bag Tag' system to regional Australian airports	David
2 May, 2011	Virgin Blue's V Australia to share Delta flights to New York, San Francisco	David
2 May, 2011	Flight data recorder from Air France 447 crash found	danwarne