Episode 11 - When Travel Goes Wrong

05/05/2025 36 min Episodio 11
Episode 11 - When Travel Goes Wrong

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Episode Synopsis

Have you ever got yourself into a sticky situation while travelling? How did you get out of it, and what would you do differently next time? 
In Travel Pointers Episode 11, join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart as they talk about their worst travel mistakes! Even the most experienced travellers have issues, so the pair discuss what's gone wrong on their travels and the ways you can avoid any problems.
 

Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent flyer news. In this episode:


Malaysia Airlines resumes Kuala Lumpur-Brisbane route

Thailand now requires a digital arrivals card

AMP Bank launches new Qantas Point-earning bank account

Bankwest discontinues its existing Qantas transaction account

Qantas begins renovations of its Auckland lounges

Qantas changes to the Cathay Pacific lounge at Vancouver

Bangkok airport lounge access changes


Here's where you can also find more information about other topics discussed in this episode:


The 'have you made any travel mistakes lately' thread

Wilson's VietJet Air A330 review

Matt's experience attempting to claim EU261 compensation from Iberia

Credit card travel insurance comparison

The AFF MasterClass (Sydney 6 September)