BridgeClimb Sydney’s massive shake-up
SYDNEY’S world famous BridgeClimb experience which has attracted millions of tourists and celebrities is about to change. This is how it affects you.
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Couple kicked out of Uber for kissing
THIS couple shared an innocent peck in the back seat of an Uber. Within minutes, they were left stranded on the side of the road.
Direct flights to New York, London taking shape
NON-STOP flights between Australia’s east coast and the northern hemisphere are one step closer to becoming a reality with Airbus and Qantas discussing configurations, including bunk beds and cabins.
Uber driver’s sick text message
A PERTH Uber passenger was creeped out when the driver kept looking in the rear-view mirror — and then sent this text.
Uber driver’s expensive ‘revenge’
A BRISBANE couple argued with their Uber driver after he took the wrong route. Days later, they claim, he got his “revenge”.
Truth behind this awkward sign
IT WAS the viral poster that had the whole world talking — and cringing. But there is more to the story than an embarrassing typo.
$1000 for easiest day’s work ever
HOW would you like to make $1000 for less than a day’s work, plus a four-day trip to Hawaii valued at $8000?
Grim discovery in tourist paradise
IT’S the tourist mecca that’s fast becoming too unsafe to visit. A discovery in a car at the beach paradise proves it.
Staggering airport parking rip-off
AUSTRALIA’S airports are gouging motorists and making off like bandits, with a new report revealing just how bad it is.
How to be an car-less Uber driver
WITH ride-sharing, bike-sharing, self-driving cars and even flying taxis in the works, Uber has just announced two more travel options.
Uber passenger’s ride from hell
A UNIVERSITY professor had an Uber ride from hell when the driver locked the doors and said he was going to “take me to a hotel”.
Aussie planes carry same type of engine that exploded
HUNDREDS of planes in Australia carry the same engine as the one that exploded on a Southwest Airlines flight in the US, leading to the death of a passenger.
Stunning twist in plane brutality case
ONE of the aviation police officers involved in brutally dragging an elderly man off a plane last year is now claiming he’s the real victim.
Couple earns $18k ‘on the side’
IN 2015, Erin and her partner James went on an Aussie road trip. That is when they came up with an ingenious idea.
Passenger fury as 3000 extra flights cancelled
NEARLY 3000 extra Australian domestic flights have been cancelled, leaving thousands upset. Now the ACCC want Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar and Tiger airlines to explain why.
How to fight airlines for compo
HAVE you been on a flight that’s been cancelled? You may not think you have a right to complain, but you do. This is how you can fight the airlines.
Flight Centre fined for price-fixing
THE Federal Court has fined Flight Centre $12.5 million for price-fixing the costs of some international flights, with the CEO and senior managers involved in the breaches.
Uber driver blames GPS for epic fail
A HAPLESS Uber driver has blamed the ride-sharing app’s navigation system for his decision to drive down a flight of stairs.
Perth to London non-stop: All your questions answered
QANTAS’ new 17-hour flight linking Perth to London without a stopover could revolutionise the way we travel to Europe, but it may not be for everyone. Here’s what you should know.
Is your Uber driver recording you?
KARL and Peter Stefanovic were caught out by an Uber driver with a very good memory for detailed quotes. But what about the rest of us?
The words Qantas staff should avoid
A LEAKED document reveals the words Qantas staff are encouraged to avoid because they are not “gender appropriate”.
Drunk man’s $2000 Uber fail
WE’VE all made mistakes after a big night out. But as far as drunken mishaps go, this guy’s epic Uber ride takes the cake.
Grim warning behind Qantas profits
YESTERDAY, Qantas announced record profits. But a new report warns the company could pay for its cost-cutting down the track.
Lawsuit costs Uber $314 million
UBER is paying a whopping $314 million to Google’s self-driving car spin-off to end a legal brawl that tore apart the once-friendly companies.
Couple’s dream sinks two days later
THE adventure of a lifetime turned into a nightmare for a young couple, who have just $115 left after their boat capsized. Now they are seeking a bailout.
United Airlines takes $1.3 billion hit
UNITED Airlines’ value is in free fall as the fallout from the ugly incident where a passenger was dragged off a plane grows. The victim has lawyered up.
United sorry as share price falls
AS shares in United Airlines tumble, the company has finally apologised for forcibly removing a passenger from a flight, saying “it’s never too late to do the right thing”.
Uber reveals ‘diversity’ statistics
UBER has released its first report on employee diversity amid growing scandals around its boorish “brogrammer” culture.
Beginning of the end for Uber?
IT’S bleeding cash, execs are leaving and staff are opening up about a “toxic” culture. But Uber has a bigger problem.
Be careful of this travel company
IT PROMISES cheap holidays and easy cash for its members. But this company’s flashy deals come with a big catch.
Trump’s awkward Mexican deal
HE’S promised to build a wall and target businesses moving to Mexico, but Trump’s company tells another story.
Trump Tower disappears from Airbnb
A TRUMP Tower apartment rented out on Airbnb had gotten rave reviews before the listing was taken down last week.
Town that won’t let the ’80s die
AMID the relentless, internet-driven march of the Netflix-Domino’s-Uber juggernauts, there is one place left that won’t let go.
‘Greyball’: Uber’s secret weapon
UBER has admitted it used a secret software program to steer drivers away from trouble, including sting operations by local authorities.
Be careful what you say in an Uber
WATCH what you do or say the next time you jump into an Uber. Your back seat phone calls, make-out sessions or drunken arguments could be recorded.
Dashcam footage shows Uber driver’s rage
THE boss of Uber is worth more than $8 billion, but that didn’t stop one of his drivers unleashing on him, inside his car, as dashcam video shows.
Uber’s sexism crisis deepens
A TOP engineering executive at ride-sharing giant Uber, has been booted after allegations of sexual harassment at his previous job.
Ridiculous Uber trip costs passenger $752
A SHOCKED Uber passenger has shared the details of his ride from hell. He was taken on a five-hour, 420km round trip after falling asleep in the car.
Airfare wars hits Flight Centre profits
TICKET sales were up but heavy discounting took a toll on the flight booking company which has suffered a 36 per cent fall in half-year net profit.
Airfare turbulence hits Qantas profits
SIX months into the financial year, Qantas has posted a half-billion dollar profit. The 25 per cent fall has been driven by an international airfare war.
Crackdown on ‘dodgy’ airlines and telcos
COMPANIES suspected of denying customers their legal rights will be investigated and possibly taken to court in a major crackdown by the consumer watchdog.
Qantas profit dives 25 per cent
QANTAS has suffered a 25 per cent drop in first-half net profit to $515 million, hurt largely by $137 million of staff lay-off and restructuring costs.
Airbnb growing at hotels’ expense
THE strong growth of Airbnb is threatening the profitability of more traditional accommodation.
Uber is about to get more expensive
DO YOU drive an Uber? We’ve got some very bad news for you. And for customers, rides are about to get more expensive.
Traffic chaos as taxis blockade bridge
TAXIShave begun blockading the Bolte Bridge, bringing peak hour traffic to a standstill in Melbourne.
Airbnb landlord hit with record fine
AMSTERDAM has slapped a record fine of $417,000 on a landlord and agency which broke council rules in renting out 11 apartments via Airbnb.
Chinese tourism boom won’t end in tears
CHINESE tourists won’t be lost to Australia in the same way the Japanese were. This is why.
‘Uber is dead’: Business plummets
DRIVERS on the ride sharing giant Uber have taken a huge hit to their earnings as protesters delete the app in droves.
MP’s awkward elocution lesson for LA
AFTER a flawless speech, the last thing LA Mayor Eric Garcetti was expecting from his Aussie guests was an elocution lesson. But he got one anyway.
Qantas ‘shed’ will bring in big bucks
QANTAS has launched the largest maintenance facility for A380 aircraft at Los Angeles airport, set to earn the airline millions in repair fees.
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