Jetstar has deployed iPads as its in-flight entertainment system, but the process has taken more than a year since the first public pilot was announced. What were the big technical challenges? How can the airline ensure they don’t get stolen or tampered with? And why isn’t Angry Birds available as an option? We’ve got the inside story. More »
It’s been talked about since June last year, but Jetstar has finally rolled out its in-flight entertainment system that utilises the iPad. The new service will begin rolling out on planes from tomorrow (November 9), and should be available across the Australia-based Jetstar fleet from December. So what do you get for your money? Lifehacker gives you a detailed tour of the system. More »
Jetstar’s announced its very own SIM for travellers looking to keep their calling costs down as they gallivant between continents. As part of the launch, they’re offering the card for $19.25 (down from its $40.25 RRP), excluding $7 (?) for delivery. More »
Fees for baggage above your allowance can entirely negate any savings from cheap airline tickets, and Jetstar is one of the worst offenders. However, if you happen to be flying this Friday, you don’t need to worry — Jetstar staff will not be processing excess baggage fees as part of a protest over their salary and conditions. More »
The media loves an airline disaster tale, so the sad story of the man who choked on an in-flight meal 90 minutes into a Singapore-Auckland flight was always going to get massive coverage. What’s of interest from a broader travel perspective is how Jetstar has handled the scenario, offering $100 vouchers to passengers who were seated nearby. Is that enough compensation? More »
A common observation as Tiger Airways lurches towards potential collapse has been to note that anyone getting a super-bargain airfare can’t complain when the whole process goes wrong (“you get what you pay for”). That may be accurate enough, but the less commonly-discussed truth is that the Tiger options on offer aren’t invariably such a bargain anyway. More »
The future for Tiger Airways in Australia looks anything but certain, but that doesn’t mean that you have to suddenly cough up hundreds of dollars more to fly. Here are our 10 best time-honoured tactics for ensuring you can hit the skies for less. More »
Yesterday, our Road Worrier column looked at the current state of checked baggage regulations and fees for Australia. There’s a lot of information to absorb in the rules, so here’s a simpler take on the same problem: how much would you pay to check a single bag onto each airline? More »
Regulations for airline baggage on domestic flights are tougher than ever, and if you don’t plan carefully you can get slugged significantly. Road Worrier rounds up the current rules on the four major domestic carriers, and looks at how you can get more bang for your luggage buck. More »
Automated technologies like mobile phone check-in when flying often make life easier. However, there’s always a trade-off: eventually the manual methods become the exception rather than the norm, and companies start charging to use them. More »
