Plunging airfares – eight cheap fares to book right now

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The falling price of airfares makes it the best time for Aussies to cruise overseas. Cheap fuel, fierce competition and a weaker dollar has sent air tickets plunging to some of their lowest levels โ€“ and experts predict they could go even lower. Australians can get prices from Sydney to LA for less than $900 … Read more

Airlines avoid Ukraine airspace

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  Airlines moved swiftly to reassure passengers, including cruisers heading to Europe for their next holiday, that they have adjusted their routes to avoid flying over eastern Ukraine. The changes come after a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane was apparently shot down by a missile while it was flying over a hostile region of Ukraine yesterday. … Read more

10 most luxurious ways to fly to your European cruise

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Youโ€™ve booked your European cruise and youโ€™re so excited to kick it off, and then you remember that excruciating 30-hour air flight from Australia to the other side of the globe. So we have compiled the 10 ultimate ways to get your European cruise and still arrive bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Etihad: A380 The Residence Perk: … Read more

Airlines target Australian cruisers

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International cruising is a fast growing sector ย – up a quarter in 2012 โ€“ and airlines are now planning more offers to tempt cruisers into their seats. Cruise Lines International Association [CLIA] figures show an increasing number of Australian travellers booking international cruises. ย In 2012, Australia became the biggest fly-cruise market for European ocean cruising, … Read more