Australians are lucky to be able to visit 111 countries around the world without a visa. Australians can also easily obtain a visa on arrival in a further 56 countries, meaning we’re able to visit much of the world with relative ease. And as countries continue to liberalise their visa requirements, it will only get … Continued
Ever wondered how congested airports manage the flow of traffic throughout the day to ensure all flights don’t arrive and depart at exactly the same time? It’s all managed through “slots”. Ernst Krolke, who was recently inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame, ran Airport Coordination Australia for 20 years and was instrumental in … Continued
Last weekend, many AFF members flew to Sydney for the 13th annual AFF weekend gathering. These weekends are a great way to meet other members and are always lots of fun. This year’s event was no exception! After Friday night drinks at the Australian Wine Emporium, the weekend began with a tour of the iconic … Continued
Beijing’s huge new airport, Daxing International Airport (IATA code: PKX), has now opened to passenger flights. Nicknamed “starfish” after the terminal’s distinctive shape, Daxing International Airport has the largest terminal building in the world. There are four runways and construction of the airport took five years. The airport is designed to handle 72 million passengers … Continued
It is now possible for Australian Frequent Flyer readers to comment on selected AFF articles featured on our home page, our Facebook page and in the Frequent Flyer Gazette! Many AFF articles are directly linked to threads on our forum. Where this is the case, you will still find a link to the relevant thread … Continued