Travel Preparation and Advice

Starting this month, many Australians travelling to China will no longer need to apply for a visa, but some challenges and inconveniences remain for foreign travellers when it comes to paying in the largely cashless society.

Hundreds of people have turned out at a Perth beach on Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, who were killed while on a surfing trip in Mexico.

A study by The Australia Institute finds superannuation tax concessions will only widen the wealth divide for women and low-income earners like Debra.

A quadriplegic teenager was unable to disembark a Virgin flight safely after the airline's own wheelchairs would not fit down the aisle of the plane, his mum says.

Flight cancellations and delays are unavoidable — but what can you do when you're left stranded at the airport? Your consumer right to compensation depends on the cause of cancellation.

Ram Khanal's recent trip to Mount Everest base camp was the realisation of a long-held dream. But it was also a homecoming of sorts.

Travellers set to explore one of northern Australia's most renowned tourist destinations are being urged to properly prepare for remote travel as vast areas welcome visitors for the dry season. 

The international fugitive is settling into his new life in the UK after escaping animal handlers and spending weeks on the run.

For women setting out to explore the world by themselves, adventure is calling, along with a growing sense of self discovery. Here's a taste of solo travel from the eyes of three Aussies.

Imminent strike action by aviation firefighters at major Australian airports has been called off after an agreement was reached between Airservices Australia and the firefighters' union. 

Milo was about to board a flight to his new home in the UK before he escaped from a handler. After missing for almost three weeks, the Jack Russell Cross has finally been captured and will soon be reunited with his family. 

Airlines make most of their profits from air travel, right? Turns out, much of the value of these companies comes from operating in the financial realm.

Aviation firefighters are planning to strike over staffing and safety concerns just as thousands of students around Australia are set to begin school holidays.

If you've ever wanted to do your desk job from an exotic location, becoming a digital nomad visa could be for you. Here's what you need to know.

With Grand Prix events kicking off in Melbourne this week, prices for last seats on planes soared above $900. Experts say raising prices during high-demand periods has been excessive since COVID and they expect to see more of it over Easter. 

Melbourne airport travellers have been warned to expect parking headaches when construction begins on a new major road project next month.

We want to hear about the positive and negative experiences you encountered as a solo female traveller and what made you embark on the journey in the first place.

Network Aviation pilots will stop work for 24 hours on Thursday impacting passengers across regional Western Australia who fly with the Qantas subsidiary.

Statistics show a majority of Australians are prioritising travel despite the biting cost of living, even if that means tightening the belt in other areas. We ask experts what it would take for prices to fall and if there are ways to be a savvy traveller.

"Green power couple" Tim and Renae McLennan want to be one of the first to travel around Australia using an electric vehicle to tow a pop-up caravan. 

Travel insurance can give you the protection you need if your holiday doesn't go as planned. But don't count on it if something happens to you and alcohol is a factor.

Outback Queensland residents are in uproar as another round of flight cancellations means families will be separated for Christmas, or forced to pay thousands of dollars for last-minute flights.

Airlines and popular travel destinations are offering unique solutions to ditching cumbersome luggage in an effort to either reduce their travel footprint or the impact of tourism on local communities. Here are some of them.

The teen says the airline has previously allowed her Western Australian registered and trained assistance dog on board, but rejected her application to fly with the same dog next month. It's prompted calls from disability advocates for a standardised national policy.

Michael Kaine from the Transport Workers Union says the workers need respect from the company as Virgin cabin crew vote to take industrial action in the lead up to Christmas.