Tripologist

A transfer time of 90 minutes should be reasonably when transiting in Melbourne.

For subscribers

Tripologist: Is 90 minutes enough to connect to an international flight?

I have booked flights from Sydney to Tokyo using frequent flyer points, but I have to go via Melbourne. What if my domestic flight is cancelled or delayed?

by Michael Gebicki

If you’ve already missed your flight, or there is no prospect of making it, contact your airline and ask if you can rebook on another flight.

Tips & advice

Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.

by Michael Gebicki

People walk along an flooded highway on April 18 in Dubai.

Opinion

Got somewhere to be? Never try to arrive the same day

The recent deluge that soaked Dubai left some passengers stranded for several days.

by Michael Gebicki

Opinion

Air travel

Australian airline passengers are being treated like mugs

Compared to the US and Europe, Australian passengers are treated with contempt here. And that’s just the way the airlines like it.

by Michael Gebicki

For subscribers

Tripologist: What traps do you need to look out for driving in Europe?

Beware of these rules or you risk copping a big fine if you’re planning to rent a car in Europe.

by Michael Gebicki

Airlines know a lot about you and much of that information can be gleaned from a boarding pass.

Air travel

Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret

Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? Some do, and it’s not hard to find them.

by Michael Gebicki

Opinion

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.