School holidays are coming up which means some of us may be heading on an interstate trip, a European holiday, or a visit to popular destination Bali. And you may be wondering whether a COVID-19 booster is necessary as an extra layer of defence. Although it’s not mandatory, experts say travellers should stay up-to-date on...
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Major warning to Aussies travelling to Europe and the US
Australians looking to trade in the colder weather for summer in the US and Europe have been sent a stern warning. Scammers and criminals are expected to be out in force this summer in the Northern Hemisphere, with major events including the Olympics in Paris and Taylor Swift concerts across Europe. Experts are warning holidaymakers...
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Why Aussies sipping Aperol in the ‘Euro Summer’ sun may not get a warm welcome
It’s that time of year again when social media feeds become flooded with “Euro summer” holiday content. Every winter, there’s a cohort of Australians who escape to the Mediterranean Sea, seeking an idyllic scene to sip Aperol spritz in the sun. But, they may not all be getting a warm welcome. Since pandemic travel restrictions...
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Australia’s major airports introduce Sunflower Lanyards for those with hidden disabilities
Gold Coast Airport offers priority security screening for Hidden Disabilities lanyard wearers. Photo / Travel Without Limits Getting the help you need while travelling with a disability – especially one that’s not immediately obvious to those around you – can be tough. Several Australian airports have implemented a new programme (modelled off a successful system...
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After working all her life and still not having enough super, this 60-year-old nurse decided to chuck it in and hit the road
In short: Australia’s wealth inequality will be made worse by the government’s super tax concessions, according to research by The Australia Institute. Debra Moxon does not have enough to retire on but has walked away from nursing anyway to travel and live in a van. What’s next? The public policy think tank says the current...
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After 90 years, P&O cruises end in Australia with a whimper
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, says the rebranded Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure will provide “much of the same experiences” and itineraries as previously. Crew, dining choices, entertainment and themed cruises will remain mostly unchanged, while technologies will be upgraded. Carnival Splendor. Carnival ships have always felt more American than P&O branded ones....
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Last plane stored in outback due to COVID finally departs
Following absolute scenes on the tarmac at Hong Kong airport, with planes stopped nose to tail as aviation ground to a halt in early 2020, Cathay Pacific needed to act quickly – the typhoon season was approaching. It was the first airline to identify APAS as a viable option for storing aircraft. It sent its...
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P&O exiting Australia is the end of a cruising era — and ‘mega ships’ could be to blame
In short: Jane Newson and thousands of other customers were told on Tuesday their P&O cruises were cancelled. The Australian brand will cease sailing from early next year, folding its operations into parent company Carnival Cruise Line. What’s next? Experts say the retirement of the 2,000-passenger Pacific Explorer reflects the cruise industry’s growing preference for “mega-ships”. For...
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‘I’m shooketh’: Tourism Australia calls in corruption watchdog over expenses scandal
In short: Tourism Australia has asked the National Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate three staff sacked for charging taxpayers for personal travel. The agency’s chief executive Phillipa Harrison said she could not go into much detail about the staff, because of the secrecy demanded by the NACC when conducting its inquiries. What’s next?: Tourism Minister Don Farrell said...
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Qantas rolls out “Australian-first” boarding procedure to reduce queues – Travel Weekly
Qantas has started the rollout of its “Australian-first” boarding procedure aimed at reducing queues and improving performance times. The new system will assign passengers a group number from one to six on their boarding passes, which will determine when the passenger can board. Qantas’ domestic chief executive Markus Svensson said the new procedure marks the...
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Destination Canada aligns 2030 vision with Australian travel partners – Travel Weekly
The advisory group who recently signed the pledge, following a series of strategic discussions in Australia and Canada and includes Neil Rodgers from Adventure World, Tim Holden of Flight Centre, Melissa Warren from Helloworld, Entire Travel Group’s Greg McCallum and Daniel Walker of Sno’n’Ski Holidays. Vic Naughton of Air Canada Australia alongside Julie King and...
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Qantas makes major change to how passengers board domestic flights
In the trials, Qantas tested a number of boarding options including boarding passengers in zones starting with premium cabins or high-status loyalty customers, followed by groups in the middle of the plane, then the far back and the front. It also trialled using the back door of its planes more regularly – a system already...