June 2016
Encounter Sri Lanka
30/06/2016
You might say Sri Lanka has been hiding in plain sight. Scores of travellers have passed overhead jetting elsewhere, but Sri Lanka is buoyant and the tear drop isle is ripe for discovery. Home to spectacular views over Sigiriya, beautiful sunrises over vast tea plantations, leopards and elephants in Yala...
Qantas now selling lounge passes.
29/06/2016
Qantas will now let low-tier frequent flyers purchase single-visit passes to its domestic and international airport lounges. Lounge passes will cost $49 (or 7,000 Qantas Points) for entry into domestic Qantas Club lounges; $69 (or 9,900 Qantas Points) for International Business Class lounges (such as Sydney, Melbourne and Los Angeles);...
Qatar Airways has arrived!
29/06/2016
Opening Adelaide up to more of the world, Qatar Airways is now flying daily from Adelaide on the newest, state-of-the-art A350 aircraft to more than 150 destinations worldwide, including 40 European cities. Qatar are proud to be the global launch customer of the A350 XWB (extra wide body) - the...
Your guide to transiting Doha Airport.
29/06/2016
Doha's relatively new Hamad International Airport connects Qatar Airways passengers across the globe, particularly from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth to a host of European destinations including London, Paris, Rome and Frankfurt. After touching down, your transit begins by following the easy-to-read transit signs and clearing a typical security check,...
Upgrade guide for Virgin Australia.
29/06/2016
If you normally travel in premium economy or on Virgin Australia's economy Flexi fares, business class upgrades are one of the best ways to use your Velocity Frequent Flyer points. Upgrades are available on all Virgin Australia domestic and international flights with business class – cheaper economy Saver tickets need...
Manhattan Transfer
23/06/2016
Manhattan Transfer - the 1970s band took the legendary city name and made it their own. Frank Sinatra sung about wanting to be a part of it, to stray across a city that never sleeps in a pair of vagabond shoes. New York can be anything you want it to...
Queen Mary 2 - saving the best 'til first
15/06/2016
Queen Mary 2, affectionately known as QM2, is a lady that turns heads. As the flagship of the world’s most respected fleet of luxury ocean liners, QM2 is the most magnificent luxury ocean liner ever built. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one...