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Tips to Traveling to Australia by Air
When traveling by air to Australia, the first thing you probably want to look at are the different airlines that are available. By knowing what airlines are available and where they travel to, you can find the best rate for the flight you are looking for.
Australian Airlines *Qantas- This is the national airline of Australia. *Jetstar Airways- major domestic airline *Virgin Blue- major domestic airline *Tiger Airways- budget airline serving major resorts and cities throughout Australia *Rex Regional Express- operates throughout New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria *Air North- operates throughout the Northern Territory and Broome in Western Australia *Macair- operates throughout Queensland *Skywest- operates throughout Western Australia There are also other small airlines that operate to the islands off Tasmania. Special deals are often found by nearly all domestic airlines that can save you money with reduced rates. There are also private charters that can be found by licensed small craft pilots for travel within Australia.
You can bring certain items with you that will not incur any customs duty. These include: *Clothing and personal hygiene items, excluding fur apparel and perfume *Alcohol of up to 2.25 liters *250 grams of tobacco or 250 individual cigarettes *Other personal goods not exceeding $900 in value, or $450 if the traveler is under age 18 Any customs regulations you have questions about can be addressed with the Australian Customs Service.
Here are some other personal tips for traveling to Australia by air that may be helpful to you. Early morning and late afternoon eastern seaboard routes are usually heavily booked by business people traveling between capital cities. Keep this in mind when booking your flight. Also, seats near the exit doors normally have more leg room than other seats. If you desire more leg room on your flight, request one of these seats when booking. When taking a long international flight, you may want to request a seat that is not directly in front of the large central video screens. When leaving Australia, there is a $30 departure tax that will have to be paid for each adult. The option of Australian travel insurance is available to cover all aspects related to your travel.
Most flights to Australia are going to be very long. Wearing comfortable, loose clothing will make your flight more comfortable. Drink lots of water and try not to over-do-it with alcohol consumption. Not eating too much will also offer a more comfortable flying experience. Get up and walk around, as well as do some stretches in your seat to keep limber. Hopefully, these tips for traveling to Australia by air will help you out, and you can enjoy your trip almost as much you will enjoy your stay in this great country.
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Just to break up the hate in this catergory. What place do you miss the most?
This is a very wild question I know. I grew up all over our country{Navy Brat} and have lived in some nice and not so nice places. And I am sure alot of people moved around alot too. So where do you live now? What former home do you miss and why?
I ended up in Texas. I miss Groton CT. It is some of the most beautiful landscape I have ever seen. I miss the Thames river bay and diving for crab{Yes the water is cold}. I even miss the way the air smelt when the autumn came. It still reminds me of football. The Way it just felt old and steeped in history. The classic east seaboard fishing township. I will be taking my children there when they are old enough to appriciate it for its beauty.
Make fun all you want. We all miss some place. Whats yours?
My old home place. I live right next to the place I was born. Every time I go by there I can smell Granny's cooking, feel the dirt between my feet and I can still hear the laughter when I was a child.