Wanderings

Looking for more space without shelling out the big bucks for business or first class? Opting for a premium economy ticket is an easy way for travelers to access perks like extra legroom, food and beverages, and priority boarding at a more reasonable price point. With the current rise of pandemic fatigue and revenge travel, the...Read More

Travel insurance copped criticism in 2020 after the fine print in many policies prevented pandemic-related payouts, but times have changed quickly for this vital form of financial protection. Covid-related cover is now offered by many insurers, and as the holiday season prepares to take off consumers are being urged to not leave home without it. While...Read More

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commissioner (ACCC) has warned that customers will continue to pay up for flights as airlines are keeping capacity tight, reluctant to expand services amid ongoing worker shortages, high jet-fuel prices, and challenges from a new COVID wave. The ACCC will be monitoring them closely to ensure they return capacity to the...Read More

We are all accustomed to seeing the painted fin and rudder on most commercial aircraft. Knowing which livery belongs to which airlines helps us to distinguish one carrier's aircraft from another. It's easy to differentiate the 'Flying Kangaroo' of Qantas from the 'Silver Fern' of Air New Zealand. Recently, some airlines have gone beyond simply painting...Read More

There are thousands of songs that namecheck a city or country in the title, but perhaps more interesting are the songs that refer to a specific place within those cities. Whether a street, park, nightclub or lake, these following spots have inspired some of the greatest musical hits of our time.Read More