The city where corporates linger for longer
Tacking a couple of extra days onto a work trip is an increasingly popular trend, with one Australian destination benefiting more than any other.
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Easy ways to maximise your leave in 2025
Booking a few strategic days off can turn 20 days of paid leave into 50 days of holidays. Here is the full list, as well as the most affordable getaways if you’re watching your wallet.
Fijian farmer fronts court over Virgin crew rape allegation
A local farmer has faced court in Fiji over the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member on New Year’s Day.
Etihad flight blows two tyres after aborted takeoff
Melbourne Airport operations are back to full speed after an aborted takeoff by an Etihad aircraft blocked the runway for over 12 hours.
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Fresh option for Aussie tourists
Australian flight capacity to a huge Asian destination has increased with the arrival of a new airline in the country servicing Sydney and Melbourne.
Government ‘throwing good money after bad’ at Rex
Federal government help for Rex is creating an ‘uneven playing field’ for other regional operators struggling to have their voice heard.
Qantas, American Airlines report air dramas
Summer holiday travel is off to a rocky start for some airline passengers after a Qantas flight spent four hours taking off and landing due to various technical issues.
International Qantas flight turns back twice
An international Qantas flight bound for Melbourne was forced to turn back twice after pilots reported problems with the aircraft.
Capital idea as Qatar Airways resumes flights
Qatar Airways is banking on a return to Australia’s capital to help its campaign of buying a stake in Virgin Australia and increasing the number of its own flights.
Fijian alcohol poisoning incident a ‘one off’ say authorities
Fijian authorities are awaiting toxicology reports from seven tourists hospitalised with alcohol poisoning as officials move to reassure visitors of the Pacific Island country’s safety.
Virgin, Qatar drop huge sale for Aussies
The holiday season has started early for Australians, who now have more options for international travel after two major airlines joined forces.
Virgin’s new flights good news for Velocity members
Virgin Australia’s new flights with Qatar Airways open up more opportunities for Velocity members. How do they compare to Qantas frequent flyers?
Qantas vs Qatar: Aussies the big winners from airline war
Virgin’s much anticipated launch fares on Qatar Airways flights are now on sale, with its CEO declaring the airline is targeting Australians ‘hungry to travel’ who can’t afford exorbitant prices of rival carriers.
Qantas engineers’ strike targets biggest travel day
The airline says it’s ‘well-prepared’ for 500 engineers walking off the job on Friday morning with 97 per cent of flights getting away on time in morning peak time.
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