Travel news

Warning over airline change-of-flight fee scam

My daughter required a date change and called the number on what appeared to be the airline’s official site. It wasn’t.

From Queen of the Skies to scrap metal: The life and death of giant planes

From initial testing to retirement, here’s everything you need to know about the lifespan of the world’s largest aeroplanes.

• by Amanda Hyde

Australia’s highest lift ready as ski resort rivalries heat up after snow

As the resorts celebrate a strong start to ski season, here’s what’s new on the mountains this year.

• by Kate Allman

Disneyland is about to turn 70, and it’s pulling out all stops

Almost a billion visitors have walked through the gates of the beloved Southern California park since it opened in 1955.

• by Julietta Jameson

Now it’s easier to take your dog on that long road trip

You can now tell your dog to stay, and it can do so with you.

• by Julietta Jameson

Cereal and a bread roll: You call this business class food, Qantas?

“I recently travelled business class on a five-and-a-half hour flight departing at 7.30am. To my surprise there was no choice for breakfast and no hot food.”

If Qantas is going to use these seats on ultra-long hauls, count me out

“I recently flew on a Qantas Dreamliner and the economy seat was comfortable – until the person in front of me reclined.”

Luxury lodge in one of the harshest environments on Earth reopens

Northern Chile’s Tierra Atacama has just reopened after a year-long, $32 million transformation.

• by Julietta Jameson

Five food news and events to fire up your winter travels

From regional food festivals to hotel dining, all the events travellers will want to savour this month and beyond.

• by Katherine Scott

The world’s busiest international airport is shutting down. What’s next?

Dubai International handles 92.3 million passengers a year, but its days are numbered.

• by Emma Thomson