Top Stories Business Travel
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How The Qantas-Emirates Deal Changes Luggage Allowances And Frequent Flyer Points
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You Can't Opt Out Of Airport Body Scans In Australia
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Ways To Avoid Stupid Travel Money Expenses
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Lifehacker's 2012 Australian International Terminal Changeover Guide
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Perth 4G Battle: Airport Slaughter
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Can You Survive In New York Using Just Free Wi-Fi?
Lifehacker Hotel Vlog: Four Points By Sheraton LAX
One of the perks of working at Lifehacker is staying in a lot of different hotels, around Australia and around the globe. Hotels have a lot in common, but it’s the little differences that stick out, as this video of the Four Points By Sheraton LAX proves. Actually, maybe that should be flush out . . .
How To Stay Productive On The Road
Business trips can be extremely productive, but it’s important to find a way to get your day-to-day operational tasks done in transit. (And during non-peak networking hours, so as to not get behind while away from the office.) Here are some easy tips to stay on top of things through a trip, so you won’t have any catching up to do when it’s over.
How The Qantas-Emirates Deal Changes Luggage Allowances And Frequent Flyer Points
Qantas is still waiting on final regulatory approval for its tie-up with Emirates, but continues to plan towards the expected rollout at the end of March. This week, it revealed more details on luggage allowances and frequent flyer benefits in the new scheme. Here’s what you need to know.
Aussie And Kiwi Governments To Crack Down On Roaming Costs
Roaming charges — the bane of phone-wielding travellers everywhere. While using your phone via your local carrier in places like the US or Europe will remain an expensive affair for the foreseeable future, the Australian and NZ governments are at least seeking to slash roaming charges for cross-Tasman sojourns.
Virgin’s Tiger Airways Buyout Plan: Why The ACCC Is Opposed
Last October, Virgin Australia announced plans to buy a 60 per cent stake in rival Tiger Airways, as well as acquiring Skywest outright. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) was happy to approve the Skywest buy, but has today confirmed that it has serious reservations about the Virgin buy. The reason? A substantial reduction in competition that could see fares go up and choices reduced.
Choosing A Mobile Hotspot For US Travel
Using your own mobile phone for data access overseas is never a good idea. We generally advise buying a SIM in your destination, but if you’re a regular traveller, having your own hotspot can make sense. In the first of an occasional series concentrating on a particular country, we’re rounding up some of the prepaid and casual options that are available for purchase for the USA.
United Offering Wi-Fi On Australia-US Flights
Qantas concluded last year that offering Wi-Fi to customers on flights to the US wasn’t worth it, but United Airlines — one of its main rivals on the Australia-US route — has reached a different conclusion. It has fitted one Boeing 747 with Wi-Fi access, and says it plans to upgrade 300 aircraft by the end of 2013.
