The "Travel Lifestyle" category is all about enhancing every aspect of your travel experience. From airports and lounges to travel money, tools, and cruises, this section covers it all. Whether you're planning a luxury getaway or a practical trip, you’ll find valuable tips here. Explore articles below on how to elevate your travel lifestyle.
Even if you're not a frequent flyer, you can enjoy access to airport lounges around the world with a Priority Pass membership.
The Escape Lounge opened in the international terminal of Cairns Airport, taking over the space of the former Reef Lounge, in February 2025. Initial reviews are quite positive.
The concept of a lounge within another airport lounge has become more popular, as airlines seek to create a more premium experience for their most valuable customers.
Rather than paying $22.30 for the Airtrain, you could get from Brisbane Airport to the city using alternative public transport for just 50 cents.
To access the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge at LAX via Priority Pass, you would need to pay a USD35 (~AU$55) surcharge. It's not the first Priority Pass lounge to add a surcharge.
Many airlines offer airport lounge access on arrival to Business & First class passengers, as well as frequent flyers with elite status.
Qantas is reaccommodating its frequent flyers, Qantas Club members and Business Class passengers in the Emirates and Strata Lounges until early 2026, while it refurbishes its Auckland Lounge.
AMP Bank has launched a fee-free bank account that earns Qantas Frequent Flyer points on the balance, in lieu of interest. It also has no international transaction or ATM fees.
Bankwest is axing its popular Qantas Transaction account. But you can still earn Qantas Points with these alternative bank accounts.
Qantas passengers who are eligible for lounge access can now use the Cathay Pacific Lounge when departing Vancouver on QF76. This is a big upgrade over the previous SkyTeam Lounge.
Something strange is going on with lounge access at Bangkok Airport. The Cathay Pacific Lounge is turning away Oneworld frequent flyers and all airline lounges have stopped accepting Priority Pass.
Like airlines, cruise lines offer their own loyalty programs to reward passengers on shore and at sea. Here's what you can expect, and how to maximise your rewards.