I manage travel logistics for a unit of corporate executives for my new job and have my hands full next year. Not only do I have to arrange a flurry of trips in Australia, North America and Europe in Q1 and Q2 but it looks like I will have to contend with a contagion of … More

I have a lot of acquaintances, colleagues and co-workers who travel for pleasure and business and, every so often, they remark in casual conversation that they were able to bump up to first class or finagle a hotel suite over the ocean. Unfortunately, I can never get them to divulge just how they manage to … More

I saw a report on the news recently about the future of supersonic travel. As a person that hates to fly to Melbourne, let alone overseas, I could not help but wonder if we will ever be able to fly from Sydney to New York in five hours?
Jake T., Woolloomooloo

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Good question Jake. As a … More

What can you tell me about Strategic Airlines? Are they any good? I will be in Australia towards the end of the year and thought I would keep them on my radar, as I plan to travel extensively throughout the country.
Allan C., San Francisco

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Strategic operates out of Brisbane and is a charter/passenger airline with … More

If you’ve traveled by plane at least once, you’ve probably heard about the airline’s frequent flyer miles program. This program is an incentive offered to customers as a reward for their loyalty. The airline retains its customers by offering them miles for every ticket they buy; the more you fly, the more miles you get. … More

Air travel can be a hassle. Delays, bad service, bad food, and cancellations can make you shudder. While there are a few above average airlines out there, the majority barely make the grade. Others, on the other hand, should just be avoided: