Traveller letters
Traveller Letters: Qantas’ new frequent flyer scheme just another disappointment
“For years I could grab business class reward flights on Qantas or Velocity frequent flyer points by carefully checking early every morning 353 days ahead of my planned trips.”
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Will my tattoos offend the locals in Japan?
Tattooed bodies were traditionally banned from Japan’s onsens and bathhouses due to their negative associations with criminality and gang affiliations.
- by Michael Gebicki
Traveller Letters: Qantas business class far superior to this Asian airline
“I recently flew Qantas business to Tokyo. The crew, food, seat and service were flawless. Our next leg was on ANA, a flight we looked forward to.”
Traveller Letters: Beware this trap – don’t trust your boarding pass
“The printed boarding pass of our connecting flight showed both the wrong gate and flight number.”
Traveller Letters: Virgin ‘perk’ of platinum, gold status is totally useless
“One of the perks of being a Virgin Australia gold or platinum member when flying on several international airlines is supposed to be lounge access.”
Traveller Letters: Unfair fee pushed cost of my Australian passport over $500
“I know Australian passports are expensive but it seems if you renew overseas you are now hit with an additional fee of $155.”
Traveller Letters: Australians have abandoned this great destination
“The government’s Smart Traveller website advises travellers to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’. How crazy is that?”
Traveller Letters: A slice of cake is not a meal, Qantas
“My wife and I have recently flown on two lunchtime economy class flights. Neither flight offered a meal.”
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.”
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.”