Travel Health is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. Here we provide tips, tricks and chat about travel health issues.
Qantas is one of the only airlines to install nets for your feet in Economy Class on its long-haul aircraft. I find that this makes it much easier to sleep!
We've compiled a list of the top 50 pieces of advice and travel habits of experienced frequent flyers from the AFF forum.
AFF Editor Matt Graham explains the strategies he uses to fly between Australia and Europe in comfort, without spending too much.
The SQ321 accident is a good reminder to always keep your seatbelt fastened when seated. But airlines also need to take the seatbelt sign more seriously, to prevent complacency.
It's in everyone's interests that sick passengers defer their travel, but airlines will only waive change fees on a case-by-case basis.
Qantas Frequent Flyer points no longer automatically expire after the death of the member and can now be transferred to family members. But other airlines may have different policies.
When you book a Qantas or Virgin Australia flight, you have the option to pay a small additional fee to offset your carbon emissions.
When flying international First Class, the meal service is designed to be a luxurious, multi-course dining experience. But you don’t necessarily have to be flying First to get great food on board! Because airline meals are generally produced on a mass scale and are often reheated from frozen, they can at times be quite awful. … Continued
The New Zealand government no longer requires international arrivals to prove their vaccination status or complete COVID-19 tests after arriving in the country. It comes as the nation also significantly relaxes its remaining domestic COVID-19 restrictions. Until yesterday, international passengers arriving in New Zealand were given two rapid antigen tests on arrival and required to … Continued
The Australian government has today lifted the requirement to wear face masks on domestic flights, as well as on international flights bound for Australia. It ends the mask mandate for air passengers that was first introduced by the Australian government in January 2021. Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Rex have all removed their requirement to … Continued
Most Australian states and territories have now removed all interstate and international travel requirements, including for unvaccinated travellers. WA was the last to do so, removing the requirement to apply for a G2G Pass to travel to WA on 29 April 2022. Australian states & territories are also now allowing quarantine-free travel from overseas for … Continued
If you’re looking for a safe destination to enjoy your next overseas holiday, look no further than Fiji – according to the Australian government. Over recent weeks and months, the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) has been updating the travel advice for many of the countries listed on its Smartraveller website. The first … Continued