Independent and trusted reviews and investigations of airline travel products and services, including information about flight websites, frequent flyer points, and your rights in flight.

When transferring money overseas, it pays to avoid the banks.
3 Apr 2013 |
Unexpected fees and a poor exchange rate could cost you hundreds of dollars in the course of an international money transfer.

We expose the website traps and surcharges that can blow out the cost of that bargain basement airfare.
25 Mar 2013 |
Don't get stung with unexpected fees and charges when booking your next domestic flight.

Do hotel reward programs really stack up in your favour?
4 Sep 2012 |
We've looked into hotel club memberships, comparing the loyalty programs of a few major players, to see how much bang for your buck you really get.

Avoiding fees is the first order of business when it comes to pre-paid travel money cards.
27 Mar 2012 |
The travel card market has expanded in the last couple of years, with a range of new products released to the market, but the fees can still pack a sting.

Onboard suitcases are convenient, but price isn't always an indicator of quality.
24 Oct 2011 |
CHOICE tested 10 suitcases, which can be used as either check-in or carry-on luggage, and enlisted three cabin crew to put them through their paces.

Unless you fly often, frequent flyer points won’t get you very far.
12 Oct 2011 |
Scoring an airline ticket or an upgrade can be a tall order if you’re relying on Frequent Flyer rewards.

Don't assume you'll always find the cheapest flights on the most well-known sites.
9 Aug 2011 |
We surfed more than a dozen Australian flight comparison websites and found savings of up to $369 for flights leaving to and from the same destination on the same dates.

Delays due to natural causes, lost baggage or poor cabin service can ruin your travel plans.
21 Jun 2011 |
Most airlines do everything they can to limit their liability for any losses you encounter as a result of delays or cancellations. In some cases we think their terms and conditions wouldn’t hold up if challenged.

We look at some suitcase safety measures that may protect your belongings at home and abroad.
28 Apr 2011 |
Locks, straps, cable ties or shrink wrap? CHOICE runs through the options.

Avoid paying for vaccinations you don't need.
13 Apr 2011 |
If you're travelling off the beaten track, you need the right advice on travel vaccinations.