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I was stranded in a wheelchair at the airport. Something’s finally being done
Eighteen months ago, I was almost left stuck on the kerb in a wheelchair at Sydney Airport. Finally, the airport and airline are making changes.
- by Tracey Spicer
Opinion
Adventure holidays
Is this just a fiery thrill or another disaster waiting to happen?
We take a gamble with volcano tourism. The obvious lava and ash aren’t the only dangers.
- by Brian Johnston
Affordable ‘digital nomad’ hotel brand set to expand across Australia
Little National’s hotels offer a unique vibe that deliver affordability combined with the trappings of a luxury digital nomad lifestyle.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Air travel
Qantas on shortlist for year’s best airline cabin innovations
The Crystal Cabin Awards offer up amazing innovations for air travellers every year. But will any of these ideas actually take off?
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: My precious possession disappeared at airport security
“When I realised what had happened and went back to the conveyor belt, I was met with ‘I don’t understand English’ and blank looks.”
Security concerns for cruises are spreading beyond the Red Sea
As Red Sea security deteriorates, cruise ships are abandoning the Suez Canal – with big implications for cruise itineraries.
- by Brian Johnston
Seatbelts on: Warning over likelihood of more unexpected bumps on planes
There’s a reason cabin crew tell you to keep your seatbelt on, but this week’s LATAM incident shows it’s more important than ever.
- by Katherine Scott
Traveller Letters: When it comes to premium economy seats, Qantas wins
“With pre-departure drinks, to enhanced food and wines, Qantas wins – a down-graded business class. Whereas the Singapore Airlines equivalent was an upgraded economy class.”
Opinion
Air travel
Without a control tower, Sydney’s new airport will die hard in the hearts of travellers
I’m completely opposed to news that Australia’s newest international airport will not include a traditional control tower.
- by Anthony Dennis
New flights to Europe as one of the world’s most-awarded airlines arrives
Turkish Airlines arrives with the launch of its first Australian route, with plans to rapidly expand.
- by Julietta Jameson
Traveller Letters: A hotel told me I was too old to stay there
“I was able to cancel and will hopefully get a full refund, but I couldn’t believe that this was possible.”