The latest money-saving travel news from Australia and around the world. Includes flight sales, travel disruptions, frequent flyer updates and more.
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The Australian airline war for sale flights to Townsville sees seats dip to $119
The search for sun is on - and from the sounds of these sales, the place to be is North Queensland. Read more…
Return flights to Singapore now just $200
That's less than most domestic flights. Read more…
Virgin Australia now has Los Angeles flights from $849 return
You can score a great flight deal until 23 July. Read more…
New analysis forecasts worldwide 2018 travel costs
See a breakdown and forecast for each region in the Carlson Wagonlit Travel research. Read more…
When adventure turns into disaster
More than 50% of Aussies are heading abroad without enough travel insurance. Read more…
Jetstar is increasing checked baggage fees
The penalty for adding your checked bag at the airport just got worse. Read more…
Fly with Qantas to Hong Kong from $499 return
Grab an upcoming flight at a great price. Read more…
Cheap Weekend Getaways: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane
The best last-minute breaks you can take this very weekend. Read more…
Disney shows off new Star Wars Land sets
Disney's unveiled immense scale models, including guests. Read more…
Australians are some of the world’s most organised travellers
We come up third, behind Hong Kong and Russia, for booking holidays long in advance. Read more…
Cheap flights to Hawaii now just $487 return
Jetstar does it again—this time with departures available from eight cities across Australia. Read more…
New Jetstar sale dips international fares to $105
Cheap flights to Bali, Thailand, Japan, Hawaii and more. Travel until June 2018. Read more…
Fiji Airways cuts San Francisco flights to $808 return
From Sydney and Melbourne in January and February. Read more…
NCL showcases new celebrity winemaker cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals big names on upcoming "Meet the Winemaker" cruises. Read more…
Scoot sale: One day of Phuket flights from $309 return
Last call for cheap flights taking off as soon as August. Read more…
Qantas summer flight sale: Domestic flights from $109
Get cheap Qantas flights for next summer, until 22 July. Read more…
Chinese millennials are bucking previous travel behaviours
Priorities are changing, with many Chinese tourists preferring leisure, adventure and eco-tourism over shopping. Read more…
AirAsia sale: Malaysia flights now down to $255 return
International escapes for autumn just got cheaper. Read more…
Thai Airways flight sale: Russia from $881 return
Get on these or quality flights, a nice time of year and great prices. Read more…
Disney announces a new trio of cruise ships
The ships are happening, but their onboard attractions are still in limbo. Read more…
Norwegian Air to offer free flights, free upgrades
Not "with points" or "a chance to win," but actually free and redeemable as desired. Read more…
Tigerair launches airfare price-lock
For an extra $3, you can lock in a fare price for 48 hours. Read more…
Cathay Pacific starts auctioning off seat upgrades
You can place your bids now, and find a few other ways to get an edge. Read more…
Fiji and Los Angeles double header from $999 return
Create your own double-destination getaway, to Fiji and Los Angeles. Read more…
End-of-year flights to Singapore from $224 return in the latest Scoot sale
Scoot on over to the Lion City for an extra low price. Read more…
Route Finder: Manchester-Salzburg, Los Angeles-Mexico City, Shanghai-Clark
Our weekly round-up of new flight routes and route changes worldwide. Read more…
Exactly what to expect from taxis around the world
Know before you go, because in some places it's way too easy to spend $250 on a taxi. Read more…
Flights to New Zealand during ski season slashed to $285 return
Carve the powder this winter with Air New Zealand. Read more…
Fly to Finland with Qantas from $931 return
Take off for Helsinki, at what are probably the best prices you'll find in 2017. Read more…
New Hotels: Christchurch, Los Angeles, Poland and more
A weekly round-up of new hotel openings around the world. Read more…
Find flights from Melbourne to Paris for $955 return
There's a great window of cheap flights to France, in October and November 2017. Read more…
Thai Airways cuts prices on flights from Australia until 31 July
Cheap flights, free stopovers and major discounts for kids, on international flights booked in July. Read more…
Sale: $95 flights to Hamilton Island with Virgin Australia
Sunny days, powder-soft beaches and warm waters await. Read more…
Take off to Tokyo, all-inclusive, from $649 return
Japan Airlines has your autumn airfares sorted. Read more…
Jetstar sale: $29 domestic flights all weekend long
Score a discounted flight on 90 domestic routes for a last-minute winter getaway. Read more…
finder Rewards Roundup: Bonus points from Velocity and Qantas
How to earn bonus points on everyday costs like taxi fares, food delivery and travel insurance. Read more…
Fly Australia to Hong Kong, full-service, from $449 return
The discounted fares are in. The question is, are you? Read more…
Cheap Flights of the Week: Queensland, Asia, Europe
A weekly round-up of the best flight deals across the net. Read more…
Fly to Prague with Qatar Airways from $1,089 return
Great prices by any measure, but outstanding for Prague with Qatar Airways. Read more…
Cunard Line is bringing out a double upgrade offer
Luxury rooms on unforgettable multi-month cruises, going for a song until 31 July. Read more…
Fiji Airways breaks open the luxury lounge at LAX
Luxury on a budget for frequent flyers and business class travellers. Read more…
Cheap Weekend Getaways: Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and more
We round up the best last-minute weekend breaks you can hop onto on the fly. Read more…
Flight sale: 3 great deals to Moscow from $796 return
We've gone hunting and found three cities, three dates and three different airlines. Read more…
Flights to Las Vegas fall below $1,000 return with Virgin Australia
Guilt-free prices on trips to Sin City. Read more…
Perth is finding its calling as a stopover city
It's not the most glamorous status, but there's plenty to recommend it. Just like Perth. Read more…
Travel insurance claim worth more than double the average house deposit in Sydney
And the largest travel insurance claims of the last year. Read more…
Get all inclusive China flights from $369 return
Ultra-cheap all-inclusive flights from Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth to Beijing and Shanghai. Read more…
$49 flights with Tigerair for end-of-year holidays
Cheap December flights are available until 15 July, so now's the time to swoop in. Read more…
Fred. Olsen unveils a new kind of cruise sale
Deals and door-to-door transfers, so the vacation begins the moment you step outside. Read more…
Get a free upgrade and free drinks on your next Celebrity Cruises sailing
It's all smooth sailing when you choose to cruise on Celebrity Solstice this season. Read more…
TripAdvisor and Deliveroo go head on with hotel room service
As of today, you'll never want hotel room service ever again. Read more…
Multi-stop flight sale: See Bangkok and Phuket from $679 with Thai Airways
Two beautiful Thai cities, one beautiful low price. Read more…
Last chance to snap up flights to Vanuatu from $256
Paradise is on sale... but only until midnight. Read more…
Relax and unwind with flights to the Maldives from $481 return
Scoot has the seats on sale to set your holiday plans in motion asap. Read more…
Couples look forward to a second honeymoon as soon as possible
The second honeymoon comes as soon as parents know they can leave the kids alone. Read more…
Route Finder: Mauritius-Amsterdam, Shenzhen-Moscow, London-Chicago
Our weekly round-up of new flight routes and route changes worldwide. Read more…
Flight sale: Europe’s top cities from $1,052 return
Get cheap flights to Amsterdam, Paris and London from anywhere in Australia. Read more…
Full-service flights to Malaysia slashed to $160
Malindo Air has dropped the price on flights from Australia to Kuala Lumpur. Time to get packing! Read more…
Velocity announces changes to partner airlines
How you earn and redeem Velocity Points with partnered airlines is about to change. Read more…
DIY Virgin Australia Flight Sale: Early bird discounts + coupons
You have until 2 August to create your own domestic flight mega-sale. Read more…
New Hotels: Sydney, Shanghai, the Maldives and more
A weekly round-up of new hotel openings around the world. Read more…
Qatar Airways mega Europe sale begins with fares from $1,140
You have a week to pick up incredible flights for the whole year. Read more…
Fly to four Canadian cities for under $1,000 in the latest Air Canada sale
Take off from Sydney to Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Calgary from $939 return. Read more…
AirAsia sale: 20% off flights across the entire AirAsia network
Take to the skies for a fraction of the price from July to November 2017. Read more…
Device ban lifted on Qatar Airways flights into the US
Applies to US-bound flights departing from Hamad International Airport. Read more…
Qantas now selling flights to Dallas from $928 return
All-inclusive flights from Australia to the USA for a steal. Read more…
It’s officially Christmas cruise sale season
Save up to 64% on Christmas cruises departing Australia and New Zealand. Read more…
Cheap Flights of the Week: Australia, Japan, UK
A weekly round up of the best flight deals across the net. Read more…
finder Rewards Roundup: Velocity and Qantas
A roundup of the latest reward perks from two of Australia's favourite airline loyalty programs. Read more…
Qantas sale: Non-stop flights to Japan from $690 return
Get to the action faster with super cheap direct flights with the flying kangaroo. Read more…
Fly Virgin Australia to Hong Kong for under $500 return
Shop, eat, sleep, repeat with these bang-on bargain airfares from Australia to Hong Kong. Read more…
Travel insurance startup commits to covering non-residents
Zoom doubles down on covering non-residents, but make sure you read the fine print. Read more…
Argentina just got exactly $100 cheaper
Don't tell the rest of South America, but now it might be the best place on the continent again. Read more…
China flights: Beijing and Shanghai from $398 return
Taking off from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for two great cities. Read more…
Flights to London for Christmas for under $1,500 return
With fares this low, there's never been a better time to book that Christmas holiday. Read more…
Qantas to charge up to $180 more for exit row seating
Either expensive, or great value depending on how you look at it. Read more…
QBE drops travel insurance mental health exclusions
QBE joins Cover-More and becomes the second travel insurer to remove its mental health exclusions. Read more…
Get your San Francisco flights from $815 return
Take off with Qantas and Fiji Airlines. Both are running great deals right now. Read more…
Singapore Airlines launches HighFlyer program for business flyers
You can now earn KrisFlyer miles on business trips with Singapore Airlines with the new HighFlyer program. Read more…
Win a trip to London and passes to Virgin V Festival with Virgin Australia
As the saying goes: you've got to be in it to win it. Read more…
The latest Tigerair sale has domestic routes down to $49
28 routes across the nation are now on sale for spring travel. Read more…
Flights to Fiji slashed to $259 in the new Virgin Australia sale
Paradise has a price... but it's less than you think. Read more…
Brisbane and Melbourne to Tokyo for $318 return
These are prices you can brag about getting. Read more…
Fly to New York for $1,070 or less from three Australian cities
Paint the town red with these autumnal flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Read more…
Qatar Airways launches new routes ahead of schedule
Prague and Sohar will be in operation by the end of August, among 25 total Qatar Airways routes launching in 2017/2018. Read more…
Macau unveils $720 return flight + hotel packages
Cheap flights to Macau, with complimentary stays and visa exemptions in Xiamen. Read more…
Complete New Zealand flight sale, from $295 return
Flights for all of 2017, and everywhere in NZ. Now's the time to get cheap NZ ski season flights. Read more…
On sale now: Paris flights from $882 return
Sacré bleu, those prices! Read more…
Qatar launches A380 flights from Melbourne with fares from $1,275
Nab bragging rights as one of the first to fly the A380 from Melbourne to London or Paris. Read more…
Hamilton Island combo: 3 nights and extras from $1,100
A great little deal for a quick Hamilton Island getaway. Read more…
Route Finder: Cairns-Guangzhou, Taipei-London, Kuala Lumpur-Phnom Penh and more
Our weekly round up of new flight routes and route changes worldwide. Read more…
Qantas flight sale: Los Angeles from $905 return
Super cheap flights out of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Read more…
Jetset to Italy for under $920 return on Air India
Pizza, pasta, gelato and shopping. Which is your weakness? Read more…
Just 32% of Qantas passengers have used free Wi-Fi during trials
Unsurprisingly, most people head straight to Facebook. Read more…
Roundtrip full-service flights to India now down to $706
Manic discounts on fares to Mumbai and Delhi, courtesy of Air India. Read more…
Adelaide wins global tourist recognition, despite hotel shortage
It's been a big year for Adelaide, but the city's hotels are struggling to find enough space. Read more…
Get 50% more Status Credits on Qantas flights
Move up the Qantas Frequent Flyer tiers faster with the airline’s latest status credits offer. Read more…
Flight sale: Sydney to Istanbul from $888 return
Pick the right dates, and you're looking at half price flights. Read more…
One in three Australians regret not spending more on their honeymoon
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. Read more…
The 10 best treehouse hotels in the world, as voted
The two best are in Australia, as voted by more than 8,400 people around the world. Read more…
