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.
FLIGHT Centre has warned that the days of super-low airfares may be coming to an end, with a “more normal” environment emerging.
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.
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 has come under fire for its “beat it by $1” price match policy, with some customers describing it as a “rip off”.
IN A bid to soothe disgruntled drivers, Uber is introducing a thoroughly un-Australian feature to its app. But will you use it?
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.
THE travel company that brought Otto Warmbier to North Korea has defended its safety record amid claims it has a boozy culture.
UBER chief executive Travis Kalanick has resigned, after the ride-sharing giant was hit with a sexual harassment scandal.
UBER’S chief executive steps down following reports of sexual harassment and bullying at the Silicon Valley firm, becoming one of more than 20 asked to leave.
UBER’S CEO will step down indefinitely as a damning review exposes the company’s toxic culture, amid a sex scandal.
UBER has fired one of its leading executives amid controversy over his actions during a rape investigation of a company employee.
UBER has fired more than 20 employees after a law firm investigated complaints of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and other violations.
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.
A TRAVEL company which offers female customers a 16 per cent “gender pay gap” discount says only “men’s rights activists” have complained.
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 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 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.
A DEVOUT Christian who smashed a pie into Qantas chief Alan Joyce’s face to protest gay marriage has been charged by Australian police.
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.
AFTER two years running a theme park marred by tragedy, Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is stepping aside.
VIDEO has captured a fight between an American Airlines flight and passengers, less than two weeks after the United Airlines debacle.
THIS Airbnb guest was getting cosy in his five-star, short-term rental apartment when some unexpected, heavily armed guests showed up.
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.
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 has released its first report on employee diversity amid growing scandals around its boorish “brogrammer” culture.
IT’S bleeding cash, execs are leaving and staff are opening up about a “toxic” culture. But Uber has a bigger problem.
IT PROMISES cheap holidays and easy cash for its members. But this company’s flashy deals come with a big catch.
HE’S promised to build a wall and target businesses moving to Mexico, but Trump’s company tells another story.
A TRUMP Tower apartment rented out on Airbnb had gotten rave reviews before the listing was taken down last week.
AMID the relentless, internet-driven march of the Netflix-Domino’s-Uber juggernauts, there is one place left that won’t let go.
UBER has admitted it used a secret software program to steer drivers away from trouble, including sting operations by local authorities.
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.
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.
A TOP engineering executive at ride-sharing giant Uber, has been booted after allegations of sexual harassment at his previous job.
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.
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.
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 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.
THE strong growth of Airbnb is threatening the profitability of more traditional accommodation.
DO YOU drive an Uber? We’ve got some very bad news for you. And for customers, rides are about to get more expensive.
TAXIShave begun blockading the Bolte Bridge, bringing peak hour traffic to a standstill in Melbourne.
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.
DRIVERS on the ride sharing giant Uber have taken a huge hit to their earnings as protesters delete the app in droves.
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 has launched the largest maintenance facility for A380 aircraft at Los Angeles airport, set to earn the airline millions in repair fees.
A NATIONAL hotel chain has been ordered to pay $313,000 for a “serious and shocking” sexual assault of a 21-year-old worker.
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.
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.
TWO women are suing Uber, claiming their drivers terrorised them — and that the company tried to cover it up.
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.
UBER’S always cheaper right? Not necessarily and new research has revealed when you might want to get a taxi to save some cash.
A FORMER forensic investigator for Uber claims people’s personal information is not safe despite assurances people are protected from spying.
FLIGHT Centre’s High Court smackdown could mean cheaper flights after the travel agency — Australia’s largest — was caught blocking discount fares.
MELBOURNE commuters were stuck in the dark in the City Loop tunnel for almost an hour this morning after a power fault halted trains.
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 will be forced to hand over details about Uber drivers under a tax office crackdown targeting an industry worth $500 million a year.
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.
UBER has taken the world by storm with its aggressively cheaper fares. But one expert has warned it’s all a mirage.
THEY may have whacked a delivery fee onto UberEats, but the ride sharing giant is making up for it with the ultimate splurge.
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.
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?
IS FLIGHT Centre doomed for a hard landing, or just going through some turbulence? This graph could spell bad news.
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, the online lodging service now worth $39 billion, is facing legal challenges that could drastically reduce listings in some of its biggest markets.
FOLLOWING in the well-heeled footsteps of Armani and Versace, iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is checking into the hotel business.
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.
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.
A YOUNG female commuter was left stranded and scared in the city at night — all for having the wrong change.
THE $17 billion merger of some of the best-known names in travel has created the largest hotel chain the world has ever seen.
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 has taken the opportunity to make the case for a government subsidy during hearings at a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into ride-sharing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FASTEN your seat belts. Flight Centre is heading for global domination, expanding its online presence and opening flagship stores.
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 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).
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.
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