Uber sacks 20 for harassment
UBER has fired more than 20 employees after a law firm investigated complaints of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and other violations.
Travel
How $6 million can disappear
LEO Mauro worked for nearly 60 years to build up his business and life savings, only to have it wiped out with a flick of the pen.
‘Gender pay gap’ discount a success
A TRAVEL company which offers female customers a 16 per cent “gender pay gap” discount says only “men’s rights activists” have complained.
Uber ‘Ponzi scheme’ will collapse
UBER has been described as a “Ponzi scheme” that has a “99 per cent chance” of collapsing within a decade by one veteran investor.
NBN staff living the high life
NBN too slow for Skype? Even its own staff think so. The staggering airfare bill for public servants working on the NBN has been revealed.
Qantas sued over in-flight meal
QANTAS is being sued by a man who claims he almost ate a hypodermic needle found in his in-flight meal — but the airline is questioning how it got there.
Police charge Qantas ‘pie thrower’
A DEVOUT Christian who smashed a pie into Qantas chief Alan Joyce’s face to protest gay marriage has been charged by Australian police.
Jetstar hits back at ‘worst airline’ claim
LOW-cost carrier Jetstar has hit back at claims it is the worst airline in the world, saying the research by consumer watchdog Choice has no credibility.
Dreamworld boss Deborah Thomas quits
AFTER two years running a theme park marred by tragedy, Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is stepping aside.
Flight attendant ‘hit woman with stroller’
VIDEO has captured a fight between an American Airlines flight and passengers, less than two weeks after the United Airlines debacle.
Airbnb guest surprised by SWAT team
THIS Airbnb guest was getting cosy in his five-star, short-term rental apartment when some unexpected, heavily armed guests showed up.
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.
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.
‘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.
Hotel to pay $300k for sex attack
A NATIONAL hotel chain has been ordered to pay $313,000 for a “serious and shocking” sexual assault of a 21-year-old worker.
‘People have really bad character’
THIS is why we can’t have nice things. Uber-style bike-sharing services have been touted as the next big thing — but this photo shows the reality.
The social media posts that sold Oz
GEORGE the adorable baby wombat has proven even more effective than a bare-chested Chris Hemsworth in selling Australia to the world on social media.
Women sue Uber over nightmare rides
TWO women are suing Uber, claiming their drivers terrorised them — and that the company tried to cover it up.
This list will get you banned from Uber
UBER is cracking down on naughty behaviour. For the first time, the company has released a list of no-nos that’ll get you banned.
Time when cabs cheaper than Uber
UBER’S always cheaper right? Not necessarily and new research has revealed when you might want to get a taxi to save some cash.
Former employee: ‘Uber is spying on you’
A FORMER forensic investigator for Uber claims people’s personal information is not safe despite assurances people are protected from spying.
Cheaper flights could be on the way
FLIGHT Centre’s High Court smackdown could mean cheaper flights after the travel agency — Australia’s largest — was caught blocking discount fares.
Power fault leaves train passengers in dark
MELBOURNE commuters were stuck in the dark in the City Loop tunnel for almost an hour this morning after a power fault halted trains.
Great Aussie tradition dying out?
THERE’S a new taxi service in town, and it’s killed off the part of catching a cab that’s so frustrating – yet often entertaining.
Banks forced to hand over Uber users’ details
BANKS will be forced to hand over details about Uber drivers under a tax office crackdown targeting an industry worth $500 million a year.
Freak lightning strike derails trams
A DECISION will be made this morning on when Gold Coast trams will resume, after a “world first” lightning event knocked out light rail services.
Don’t get too used to cheap Uber fares
UBER has taken the world by storm with its aggressively cheaper fares. But one expert has warned it’s all a mirage.
Uber’s $1 million plan to get you drunk
THEY may have whacked a delivery fee onto UberEats, but the ride sharing giant is making up for it with the ultimate splurge.
Another official push for fast train
IT’S an idea that seems to be dragged up every few months. But there’s one person who’s throwing everything at trying to get a high-speed train built.
Jetstar forgot to off-load baggage
SYDNEY Airport baggage handlers were surprised to find a container of luggage on a Jetstar flight that shouldn’t have been there. Where did it come from?
Rough skies ahead for Flight Centre
IS FLIGHT Centre doomed for a hard landing, or just going through some turbulence? This graph could spell bad news.
Why we should smile at Chinese tourists
THERE’S been a massive boom in Chinese tourists travelling to Australia, it’s just one of the ways we are benefiting from China’s rise.
Airbnb facing its biggest test yet
AIRBNB, the online lodging service now worth $39 billion, is facing legal challenges that could drastically reduce listings in some of its biggest markets.
Lagerfeld fashioning hotel empire
FOLLOWING in the well-heeled footsteps of Armani and Versace, iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is checking into the hotel business.
Why Australia needs a high-speed train
IT’S been knocked back time and time again for the past 50 years, but the latest company to propose high speed rail says it’s a matter of urgency.
Who is right in the bus ticket debate?
IS IT the passenger’s responsibility to have close to or the exact change when buying a ticket on public transport? The issue has ignited a fiery debate.
Kicked off bus for having wrong change
A YOUNG female commuter was left stranded and scared in the city at night — all for having the wrong change.
World’s biggest hotel chain is born
THE $17 billion merger of some of the best-known names in travel has created the largest hotel chain the world has ever seen.
Is this the worst train driver ever?
AND you thought Melbourne was bad. This train driver left more than 100 passengers stranded mid-route when he left his post for a bizarre reason.
Uber asks for government cash
UBER has taken the opportunity to make the case for a government subsidy during hearings at a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into ride-sharing.
Famous people who became Uber drivers
YOU never know who you’ll see behind the wheel of an Uber. Meet the TV, radio and sporting stars who moonlight as drivers for the ride sharing giant.
Famous people who became Uber drivers
YOU never know who you’ll see behind the wheel of an Uber. Meet the TV, radio and sporting stars who moonlight as drivers for the ride sharing giant.
Question taxi drivers should never ask
WHEN a taxi driver asks this question, we all get the same sinking feeling. It’s the feeling that says we’re about to get utterly screwed.
Goodbye sky-high credit card fees
TODAY marks the start of a ban on excessive credit card surcharges, and the consumer watchdog wants people to speak up if they think they’re still getting slugged.
Aussie’s insane work schedule
FIFTY long-haul trips in a year and days that started at 8am and finish at 1am. But it took one really crazy trip to give this businessman a reality check.
Flight Centre is taking over the world
FASTEN your seat belts. Flight Centre is heading for global domination, expanding its online presence and opening flagship stores.
Qantas completes stunning turnaround
BET you wish you worked for Qantas today. The airline just reported soaring profits – and 25,000 of its employees will be thousands of dollars richer.
Qantas rewrites aviation history
QANTAS has posted the best result of its 95-year history and is celebrating with rewards for employees, shareholders and flyers (particularly those who like cricket).
Uber users to be slugged $2 levy each trip
EVERY taxi or Uber car ride in Victoria will soon include a $2 levy per trip to help fund the biggest industry shake-ups in decades.
Uber’s new bid to change our travel
FIRST it changed the way we get from A to B. Now online travel business Uber wants to change who you ride with along the way.
Uber gets green light in Queensland
THE Queensland government will spend $100 million to legally usher in ride-sharing services like Uber, including a “hardship fund” for taxi drivers.
Virgin Australia’s massive loss
VIRGIN Australia has posted a full year net loss of $224.7 million, but says the costs will be outweighed by “significant, ongoing future savings”.
Richard Branson gets his space license
RICHARD Branson is one step closer to lift-off after Virgin Galactic secured its space travel license.
Virgin Australia posts $225 million loss
AUSTRALIA’S second biggest airline is bleeding cash as it struggles to turn its fortunes around, posting a $225 million annual loss statement.
Election wait puts holidays on hold
THE long election campaign followed by a drawn out vote count has left Australian hoteliers counting the cost of the political paralysis.
Uber to be legal in most of Australia
ANOTHER one bites the dust. Uber is about to be legalised in state or territory number five, as ride sharing keeps growing.
Our worst-performing airlines named
THE annual report card into the aviation industry is out, revealing the airlines that received the most complaints from customers in 2015. So who is bottom of the list?
China to control a third of Virgin Australia
CHINA will control at least a third of Virgin Australia as a result of Air New Zealand’s move to sell most of its shares to a Chinese company.
Uber driver’s shock rant
WE’RE not sure how this Uber driver didn’t realise he was crossing the line. His taped rant has gone viral on social media. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE
The ultimate travel smartcard hack?
HE’S managed to travel more than 1500km for less than $20 due to a travel smartcard loophole but you won’t be able to enjoy the perk for long.
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