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Business class compared: Qantas vs Virgin vs Rex

Premium travellers are spoiled for choice, but which airline is best in business class?

A complete guide to Emirates Skywards Gold

Gold status in Emirates’ Skywards is undoubtedly the ‘sweet spot’ in terms of the many useful ben...

Price hike: is Qantas Club membership still worth the price?

The price increases will make it harder for travellers to justify Qantas Club membership.

Recalling the fabulous bars and lounges of the Boeing 747

Step back in time to the 1970s, when high flying bars were the peak of inflight sophistication.

This 6-star Scenic cruise is the ultimate Antarctic journey

Antarctica is closer than ever before with these exclusive voyages from Australia and New Zealand.

Six hotel loyalty programs offering instant rewards

Sign up to these under-the-radar reward programs and start enjoying benefits right away.

Your guide to Emirates inflight WiFi

Here’s everything you need to know about staying connected in the clouds on your next Emirates fl...

How to get a Turkish Airlines & Star Alliance status match

Your Qantas Platinum frequent flyer card can unlock free Turkish Airlines Elite and Star Alliance...

Abu Dhabi essentials: 11 ways to really discover the city

From heart-racing adventures to deep diving through Emirati culture, Abu Dhabi can tick every box...

Any hour is cocktail hour at Emirates’ elegant A380 bar

Any hour is cocktail hour at Emirates’ amazing A380 bar.

A complete guide to Virgin Australia business class upgrades

Using Velocity points to upgrade your seat to the first two rows is an excellent way to improve y...

Emirates Brisbane first, business class lounge

With its elevated dining, Champagne and in-lounge departure gate, this is a lounge you’ll want to...

Last chance for Qantas Double Status Credits

Get ready to supercharge your Qantas Frequent Flyer status!

Singapore Airlines’ new SilverKris Perth lounge

Singapore Airlines’ all-new lounge is a stylish upgrade for business class passengers and frequen...

WiFi is finally coming to Qantas international flights

The international fleet is getting an early upgrade for worldwide Internet coverage.

Qantas pushes non-stop London, New York flights back to 2026

The 18-20 hour Project Sunrise flights will now take wing around six months later than originally...

Great wine is yet another reason to love Queenstown

Adrenalin rushes aside, New Zealand's Central Otago region has some of the best cool-climate pino...

Three amazing destinations for your 2024 bucket list

Feed your wanderlust this year, from the wilds of Patagonia to a unique jungle escape in Thailand.

Qantas first class guide: everything you need to know

Your cheat sheet to flying Qantas first class: seats, service, how to upgrade, and more.

How to enjoy wine during your flight (not just drink it)

Altitude does weird things to wine, and picking a great in-flight sip isn’t always straightforwar...