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Should you cancel your flight due to the Iran conflict? Here’s what Australian travellers need to know

One expert warns some airfares can’t be refunded unless the airline itself decides it won’t fly

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2

‘We don’t want to go’: Australian couple told to pay $3,500 to postpone flights amid Middle East volatility

Experts say consumers are unlikely to have any legal rights to defer flights unless the airline’s fine print allows it

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2025

Choice reveals Australian insurers with biggest price hikes in the past year

Kogan, RAC and Honey were the worst offenders, raising rates by more than 30%, while only one brand lowered its quotes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025

Airlines extend expiry dates as travellers struggle to redeem billions in flight credits

Travel plans disrupted by the pandemic have left Australians with more than one billion dollars of flight credits. But there is growing evidence that the system is too hard to use, with travellers forced to forfeit thousands of dollars in unused credits.

ABC News · Nov 20, 2022

Qantas quibbles with Shonky gong

What does Qantas have in common with chicken nuggets? They're both among the winners of the latest Shonky Awards.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

Shonky Awards: Qantas tops this year’s list of worst products and services

Qantas has come out on top of this year's list of worst products and services in the annual CHOICE Shonky Awards.

The New Daily · Nov 2, 2022

Flight bookings to Japan are already soaring. Which other countries are Australians travelling to? What the latest ABS data tells us

The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals we are about halfway to equalling 2019 international travel figures. So what are the top destinations for which Australians are packing their travel bags?

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Calls for guaranteed compensation for delayed and cancelled flights, as holiday test looms

As Australians board planes for long weekends, school holidays and footy finals, airlines are facing calls from consumer advocates to guarantee compensation for flight delays and cancellations.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

A Travel Expert Shared Their Top Tips To Make Sure Yr Luggage Makes It On Holiday With You

Tip number one: don't rush.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 10, 2022

Australians are travelling more cautiously following border closures and COVID-19 lockdowns

Australians are embracing international travel but industry experts say lingering memories about COVID-19 restrictions have changed the way we book holidays.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022