Joy flights (by plane or helicopter) and hot air balloon flights are tourist attractions all around Australia. They are marketed as ‘equally thrilling and relaxing’, ‘magnificent scenic flights’ and ‘romantic adventures’. … Continue Reading
Call it a single price, a total price or a final price, the Australian Consumer Law requires businesses to show an all-inclusive price in their advertising. … Continue Reading
The Qantas decision was a revenue case – it concerned an application by Qantas for a refund of GST paid on unused air fares for domestic flights. … Continue Reading
Air travellers often assume that if they hold an air ticket for a domestic flight, the airline must honour the flight arrangements. … Continue Reading
Why the ‘unsinkable’ Titanic sank on her maiden and final voyage; and why 648 of its 1,316 passengers and 673 of its 885 crew perished in the early hours of 15 April 1912; has been examined in great detail by maritime and travel lawyers in the century since the shipwreck occurred. … Continue Reading
Most international travellers take out travel insurance for cancellation, for delays, for theft and loss of baggage and personal items and for medical and hospital expenses on their trip. Smart traveller gives this advice – If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. … Continue Reading
When 4,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) workers and 70,000 affiliated contract workers were furloughed in late July, due to a partial shutdown of the FAA, American travellers were left to ponder whether such a drastic workforce reduction has implications for the safety of commercial jet travel. … Continue Reading
