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Is Booking.com following its own terms and conditions?
A customer who bought a ticket for a flight that couldn't fly was denied a refund by the popular booking service.
Qantas flight credit policy unfair to customers
CHOICE has filed a complaint with the ACCC calling out undue restrictions in Qantas's credit redemption rules.
Flight vouchers, travel credits proving difficult to use
Our national survey of flight voucher holders reveals widespread problems.
NSW leads push for more information and rights for travellers to restore confidence
CHOICE is calling on other states to follow NSW’s lead and introduce a mandatory information standard for travellers.
Only a quarter of Australians feel confident making travel plans
CHOICE calls for urgent reforms to give Australians clear and fair travel cancellation rights.
When’s the best time to call your airline?
CHOICE called Qantas and Virgin four times a day over nine days and found some times are certainly better than others.
How to stop frequent flyer points expiring
Don't let your hard-earned airline points disappear.
Can you get a refund or a credit from your Australian airline?
What to do if your flight has been cancelled, or you need to change your flight because of COVID-19.
What happens to my Velocity frequent flyer points if Virgin Australia folds?
Virgin Australia has gone into voluntary administration and its frequent flyer program is frozen.
Flight cancellations and delays: What are my rights?
Are you entitled to compensation when a flight is cancelled or delayed, when baggage is lost or when seats are overbooked?
Frequent flyer points – are they worth it?
We weigh up whether chasing frequent flyer points is worth the time and money.
Court finds Jetstar misled consumers
Result follows CHOICE 'super complaint' to the ACCC.
Compensation when your flight is delayed or cancelled
Australia lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to compensating passengers.
Australian domestic airlines compared
Are Jetstar and Tigerair really all that much worse than Qantas and Virgin?
Where to find the cheapest flights
Is it cheaper to buy airfares through a comparison site or directly from the airlines?
Overbooked flights and stand-by tickets
Your rights if you're bumped from an oversold flight. Plus, whatever happened to stand-by tickets?
Airline complaints highlight need for an ombudsman
Follows scathing industry report from the ACCC.
Your rights if the Bali volcano grounds your flight
What are your flight rights and will travel insurance cover you if you've been stranded by a natural disaster in Bali?
Airline website booking traps
Tricks and surcharges are blowing out airfares.
Should you buy carbon offsets?
Aviation has a hefty carbon footprint but are carbon offsets the answer? CHOICE investigates.
Can you take it on a plane?
From dogs to surfboards – here's how to transport items that won't go in your suitcase when you travel by plane.
CHOICE lodges airline super complaint with the ACCC
6 December 2016 | Are we being fairly compensated for shoddy service?
Flight food fails terms and conditions
The terms and conditions for the flight food fails competition.
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