UK travel giant Thomas Cook faces collapse
Thomas Cook’s 178-year existence was hanging by a thread after the iconic British travel firm struggled to find further private investment and is now relying on an unlikely government bailout.
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Trains to run on schedule for Saturday
Sydney trains are to return to normal on Saturday after a glitch caused a network meltdown on Friday evening.
Uber rapist’s horrible $200 fee
An Uber driver who raped a drunk passenger during a 53-minute ordeal added an extra $220 to her bill for vomiting in his car.
App slammed over ‘sex joke’ tweet
A popular ride-sharing app’s attempt at humour has backfired spectacularly after Twitter users slammed its “inappropriate” post.
Crown hits back after 60 Minutes report
Casino giant Crown has hit back at claims of dodgy dealings, saying it is the victim of “unbalanced and sensationalised reporting”.
Airline‘s ‘offensive’ breastfeeding post
An airline has apologised for a tasteless tweet, days after sparking a major backlash over its policy towards breastfeeding mothers.
City where one in three are millionaires
With no income tax and yacht-filled turquoise water, it’s little wonder one in three residents walking down the street are millionaires.
Sydney Airport workers strike
Angry workers have announced a protest at Sydney Airport’s annual general meeting to call for better — and safer — jobs.
Coca-Cola heir in massive drug bust
The billionaire had star actors on-board his private jet when nearly $1.9 million of cannabis was found.
Qantas in world-first ‘zero waste’ flight
You can kiss goodbye to individual Vegemite servings on Qantas flights as the airline conducts a trial it says will cut 100 million single-use plastics a year.
Italian homes on sale for $1.60
Pack those pizza-eating, elastic waistbanded pants because picturesque Italian homes are selling for just $1.60. Have a flick through these classic houses.
Huge change to solve airport gripe
An Aussie company is rolling out a hi-tech solution that promises to eliminate some of the most annoying airport hassles.
Qantas’ plan to ‘revolutionise’ air travel
Qantas says it is almost ready to select the new aircraft that will fly the previously unheard of route by the end of the year, claiming it will “revolutionise” flying.
Reason behind airline’s shock collapse
One of the world’s biggest airlines suddenly folded this week. Now, an uncomfortable truth about the possible cause has been revealed.
Qantas steward necked vodka on flight
A flight attendant has applied to the Fair Work Commission claiming she was sacked unfairly from her airline.
Sad $7b fall of airline loved by Aussies
It boasted shiny new planes with swish interiors flying to exotic destinations, but a series of terrible decisions could see Etihad run out of runway.
Paradise lost on deserted islands
They were once among the world’s most lavish holiday hot spots, but now half of these Aussie resort islands lay abandoned and derelict.
Offensive camper vans cop new ban
Wicked Camper vans plastered with sexist and derogatory slogans have been around for years, but they’re not welcome here anymore.
How to save up to 20% on your overseas trip
Jetsetters organising overseas currency have plenty of options but some can leave you worse off. Find out the best ways to sort you travel money.
Aussies hit by fresh Uber fee ‘scam’
Two passengers who were both charged $150 cleaning fees for messes they insist they didn’t make have savaged the ridesharing app Uber.
Trivago admits to duping Aussies
The hotel comparison website has admitted to misleading Australian consumers with TV ads falsely claiming highlighted deals were the “best price”.
Photos reveal shocking Uber attack
A man who claims he was the victim of a homophobic attack after hugging his husband in an Uber has shared graphic photos of his injuries.
‘Game changer’ for travel smartcards
You can now ditch your Opal card altogether. But there’s a big problem with a NSW plan to allow commuters to tap on and off with bank cards.
‘Sexist’ question at airport security
A female scientist was catching a flight when a male stranger at airport security asked her a question she says would “not have been asked to a man”.
Dreamworld wanted to be ‘sophisticated’
A ride safety engineer said Dreamworld was working to get on the level of places like MovieWorld and Wet ‘n’ Wild before the 2016 tragedy.
Aussies’ surprising Bali replacement
MORE than a million Aussies still head to the island getaway every year, but a retro destination has seen a massive surge in visitors.
From rich kid to evil serial killer
HOW a handsome, educated and fabulously wealthy aviation dynasty heir became a serial killer who staged his own father’s suicide.
Footy mates’ idea scores $5m
MARK Cantoni and Ryan Hanly were “about as green as you could possibly get” when they launched their start-up.
Aussies ditching holiday paradise
THIS long popular Aussie tourist destination is losing its shine, and now a surprising country has taken its place.
Council code of conduct outlaws ‘clapping’
RESIDENTS of one of Victoria’s most popular tourist spots are getting the support of the local council in ridding the region of loud noises.
Qantas posts record profit
QANTAS says domestic airfares are almost 40 per cent lower than a decade-and-a-half ago, delivering “extremely strong” value for flyers.
Shark Tank mogul’s stunning rise
CHRIS Tabone spent years scraping by on the minimum wage as a Contiki guide. Now he only “works” a few weeks a year.
Clever solution to $600/wk rent
THEY sold their possessions and have just over a week’s worth of clothes. Why this family has joined a worldwide “stealth” movement.
Doing this in an Uber can cost you $200
AN UBER customer in Western Australia was slapped with a big fine for doing something you might not even know is illegal.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
How the world reacted to Dundee trailer
THE star-studded faux Crocodile Dundee trailer for Tourism Australia has prompted genuine calls for the actual movie to be made. Here’s how the genius campaign was hatched.
$9 billion Uber rival headed to Oz
A MAJOR rival to ride-sharing giant Uber has announced its Australian launch, with registration now open for drivers.
‘We want them to show their face’
SHOULD taxpayers cough up for a ‘modest fashion’ exhibition aimed at Muslim women? Tony Abbott doesn’t think so.
Uber fine for ‘major bodily fluid mess’
MICHELLE had a “pleasant”, nine-minute Uber trip last night. When she woke up today, $150 had been taken from her account.
‘Trip from hell’: Aussie’s $16,000 mistake
CASEY Lee forked out thousands for budget overseas cosmetic surgery. It turned out to be the worst decision she had ever made.
The workers who want to get sacked
DISGRUNTLED train drivers are intentionally delaying trains because they actually want to be stood down.
Pilot slaps female colleague mid-flight
TWO senior Jet Airways pilots have being grounded after they left the cockpit of a plane during a flight following a sky-high dispute.
Rail company under fire for ‘sexist’ tweet
SOMEONE at Virgin Trains is having a bad start to the year after sending a sexist tweet to an outraged customer.
NRMA to buy Manly Fast Ferry
AUSTRALIA’S peak road association will take control of the rapid Manly to Sydney city service, suggesting the “blue highways” are part of its future.
Big problem with this Uber receipt
13CABS has been accused of using “shady marketing tactics” after it posted this photo of a $276 Uber receipt to Facebook.
Uber rolls out new customer charges
INCONSIDERATE Uber customers will be now be slapped with a fee for keeping their driver waiting, under a suite of changes rolled out this week.
Airbnb is here for long-term stay
IT’S hated on by some for turning apartments into hotels and blamed for high rents and housing affordability, but short-term rental site Airbnb is here to stay.
Uber for flights to launch by 2020
PEOPLE will be able to catch an Uber Air for less than the price of a typical taxi by 2020 in LA, in a “game changer” announcement.
‘Boyfriend will keep me from raping you’
FEMALE ride-sharing drivers have told of being groped, propositioned for sex and even threatened with rape by passengers.
$75 billion for five new cities
AN AMBITIOUS private group is looking to build five new cities and a high-speed rail network — which it hopes will transform Australia.
Sacked after making $70 phone call
AIRLINE staff at collapsed airline Monarch were stunned after discovering they had been billed for being sacked over a conference call.
Muslim Airbnb sets sights on Australia
MUZBNB is tapping into the rapidly growing “halal travel” industry, and its founder believes Australia will be a top destination.
Qantas strands 94-year-old woman
AUNT Beryl was booked in for one last flight to visit her 99-year-old sister-in-law, when Qantas booted her from the plane.
How mates built $300m empire
IT ALL started with a gap year and a crazy idea. Now these two uni mates are running a $300 million-a-year global empire.
Qantas dishes out huge staff bonuses
AROUND 25,000 Qantas staff will each get a bonus to the tune of thousands of dollars after the airline delivered a full-year profit of $852 million.
Say goodbye to cheap airfares
FLIGHT Centre has warned that the days of super-low airfares may be coming to an end, with a “more normal” environment emerging.
Anger over taxis blocking airport
MELBOURNE travellers have been warned to arrive early at the airport this morning with taxi drivers launching another protest, blocking the entrance and exit to the airport.
Former boss sued amid Uber turmoil
UBER is facing a fresh round of turmoil, with its global operations chief resigning and a major investor suing the company’s former CEO.
Flight Centre’s $1 deal a ‘rort’
FLIGHT Centre has come under fire for its “beat it by $1” price match policy, with some customers describing it as a “rip off”.
Uber wants you to tip drivers
IN A bid to soothe disgruntled drivers, Uber is introducing a thoroughly un-Australian feature to its app. But will you use it?
Uber driver could be serial rapist: police
QUEENSLAND police fear an Uber driver remanded in custody over the alleged triple rape of a young passenger last week could be a serial offender.
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