News
Aussie traveller held in US prison for overlooked entry requirement
As tricky as heading overseas can be, we reckon you’d all agree that this guy really drew the short straw.
News
Lengthy passport wait times threaten Aussie travel plans
If you’re ever looking for a nice opportunity to stand around for a few hours and get annoyed with bureaucracy, the passport office is the place for you!
Destinations
Here’s what will happen when the overseas travel ban is lifted on Monday, and everywhere Aussies will be allowed to go
The countdown is on for Australia’s big reopening, and we’ve got all the latest updates from the Health Minister, DFAT and just about everyone else right here.
Aviation
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys.
Aviation
“Offensive, grossly inappropriate” vaginal examinations of female plane passengers reported to Australian Federal Police
The federal government is demanding answers from the relevant authorities, after 13 Australian women were forced to undergo invasive medical examinations at an international airport.
Tourism
DFAT accidentally reveals email addresses of Aussies stranded overseas
by Christian Fleetwood
The embarrassing blunder by DFAT comes after it reportedly terminated as many as 100 contractors, with some of those having worked in IT and policy roles.
Tourism
DFAT establishes hardship fund for Aussies trapped overseas
Are any of your clients still stuck overseas? This could help relieve some of their (and your) stress.
Tourism
DFAT downsizes due to financial struggles
The government department has run the slasher through its ranks in an attempt to make up for a budget shortfall.
Aviation
International arrivals capped at Sydney Airport due to “pressure” on city quarantine facilities
by Christian Fleetwood
Got a client who’s hoping to get back home to Sydney from overseas in the coming weeks? They may need to hit pause on those plans.
Aviation
Weekend repatriation flights return hundreds of Australians from overseas
The repatriation efforts come as Australia’s chief medical officer warns most of the country’s COVID-19 cases in the coming week are likely to be returning travellers.
Tourism
Prime Minister urges Aussies not to travel overseas for the first time in history
by Ali Coulton
Authorities are also urging all Aussies overseas to return ASAP as countries continue to close borders and airlines reduce capacity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourism
Aussies advised to “reconsider” cruising, as whole of Italy enters lockdown
by Ali Coulton
DFAT is advising Aussies to think twice before taking an overseas cruise due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.