Qantas has added Philippine Airlines to its Frequent Flyer partner network, giving members a new way to use points on flights to Manila, across the Philippines and beyond.

The new partnership gives Qantas Frequent Flyer members access to Classic Reward seats across Philippine Airlines, including 15 island destinations in the Philippines that were previously missing from Qantas’ partner network. For QFF members, it adds one-stop reward options via Manila to Boracay, Cebu, Palawan and other leisure destinations, along with broader access to North America and … Read more

Travel Shorts – 16 June 2026

Travel bosses share insights In light of a peace deal between Iran and the United States reached yesterday, Intrepid Managing Director ANZ, Brett Mitchell is hopeful the milestone will precipitate a change in travel restrictions in the Middle East. “As conditions evolve, we hope ofÏcial travel advice will continue to reflect the situation on the … Read more

The Ghan: proving the journey really is the destination. Why this iconic Australian train journey has nailed outback luxury

The first thing you notice when you hit the Aussie outback is the colours. That deep, almost rusty red that feels so distinctly Australian it’s hard to explain unless you’ve seen it properly; the wide-open blue of the sky, going on forever. It feels vast, relentless and totally mesmerising. In the midst of this, The … Read more

Australia’s favourite escape leads global list of best summer girls’ trips

Bali has topped a new May 2026 study of the best girls’ summer trip destinations, scoring 100 ahead of Phuket and Crete on safety, activities and daily cost. Bali has topped a new global ranking of the best destinations for a summer girls’ trip, finishing ahead of Phuket and Crete. The study from small-ship cruise company Sail Croatia scored 10 … Read more

Jetstar to fly Western Sydney International’s first-ever passenger flight in October 2026

Jetstar and Qantas have confirmed launch routes from Western Sydney International, flying to Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The inaugural flight, JQ362, departs at 11am on 25 October 2026 bound for Gold Coast Airport, making Jetstar the first commercial passenger airline to take off from Australia’s newest international airport, with Qantas to follow next … Read more

Two new seasonal services on the Brisbane to Queenstown route take off within a week of each other, putting all four international carriers on the trans-Tasman ski corridor over winter.

Queenslanders chasing snow now have more direct ways to reach the slopes from this month, with Jetstar and Air New Zealand both launching seasonal Brisbane to Queenstown services in June. Jetstar flies first. Its direct Brisbane to Queenstown service starts on 15 June, operating three times a week through the snow season to the end of September. … Read more

Top 3 Australia UNESCO World Heritage Sites

First Published by Oceania Cruises in Australia & New Zealand From bright red deserts and rugged canyons to iconic cityscapes and a thriving dining scene, the land Down Under offers so much to experience, not to mention a bevy of natural and cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites. Whether you’re in need of some travel inspiration or … Read more

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused luxury cruise line, introduces The Joy of Travelling Well

The Joy of Travelling Well – a new global campaign and evolved brand expression that reflects Oceania Cruises continued commitment to intentional, enriching travel at sea.  As traveller expectations continue to evolve, modern luxury is increasingly defined not by excess, but by depth, intention, and a sense of ease. The Joy of Travelling Well captures Oceania … Read more

TRAVEL SHORTS 29 MAY 2026

These Articles first appeared in TRAVEL DAILY Qantas Gold Coast – Auckland Qantas Airways is launching new direct flights from the Gold Coast to Auckland. Qantas Flight QF209 will depart Gold Coast on Tuesday, Thursday at 2:15pm and Arrive in Auckland at 7:20pm. Return flights from Auckland will depart the same days at 11:05am and … Read more

A look at our most popular overseas destinations 20 years ago shows some unexpected things

This article by Mark Harada first appeared in KarryOn A lot can change in 20 years, especially when it comes to where Australians choose to travel. In March 2006, Indonesia barely scraped into our top 10 most popular destinations abroad, Japan hardly registered with Aussie travellers, and the UK outranked almost everywhere in Asia. Fast … Read more