What if Qantas debt guaranteed
IF the federal government guarantees Qantas’ multi-million debt, analysts reveal what it will mean for passengers.
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Qantas denies job cut reports
BREAKING: Qantas has denied reports it will cut 3000 jobs and routes to London, labelling them “unsourced rumours”.
The most dangerous ‘tour’ in the world
TRAVELLERS to Thailand are participating in furious kickboxing matches with Thai prisoners, who could be in jail for everything from theft to attempted murder.
Scary plane landing caught on camera
IF YOU’RE scared of flying look away now. Dramatic footage has emerged of a plane struggling to land in really windy conditions.
Inside abandoned ‘ghost tower’
IT WAS meant to be a glistening symbol of prosperity, but decades later this eerie 49-storey tower remains unfinished and locals are convinced it’s haunted.
Virgin snaps back at ‘gorilla’ label
VIRGIN Australia’s boss has snapped back at Treasurer Joe Hockey after he labelled the airline a ‘3000-pound gorilla’ crushing Qantas.
Branson warns over Qantas intervention
BILLIONAIRE Richard Branson has warned about possible help for Qantas, urging business to “think twice” about investing in the country.
Tony, keep Qantas Australian: Clive
TONY Abbott won’t be impressed with Clive Palmer’s latest stand. Unlike the PM, the businessman MP says Qantas should never be sold to foreign investors.
Qantas needs a level playing field: PM
THE PM says it would be perfectly appropriate to “unshackle” Qantas from legislative restrictions put in place by Labor in the ‘90s, as the airline seeks help.
These destinations have surprising secrets
WHY does a forest in Japan freak people out? And how on earth is there a river deep underwater in Mexico? These destinations are haunted, hidden or really cool.
Qantas govt bailout is special case
IT’S looking more and more likely Qantas will be bailed out by the government with Treasurer Joe Hockey saying the airline is a special case.
Govt ‘considering’ help for Qantas
THE Federal Government said no to Holden and SPC Ardmona, but it’s “carefully considering” calls for assistance from Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. WATCH QT LIVE 2PM
Confessions of a wary cruise virgin
MORE Aussies are discovering the ease of shacking up for a holiday on a cruise ship. But we’ve also heard the horror stories of illness that can sweep the ships. So, what is it really like on board?
Richard Branson slams Qantas
THE billionaire founder of the Virgin Group empire, Richard Branson, has hit out at Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce.
Will Australian aviation collapse?
YOU might be enjoying $69 tickets now but don’t expect them in a few years. The aviation industry is on the brink of collapse, warns Rex boss.
Inside a fascinating abandoned fortress
IT is the island you’ve never heard of. Welcome to Berlenga Grande, home to a chilling, yet stunning, ancient military fortress … you have to see it to believe it.
Pulling back the curtain on prostitution
A NEW museum gives tourists a glimpse of life on the other side of the glass in Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light district.
The most annoying flight attendant habits ever
FROM those who refuse to crack a smile, to the plane noisy and the uncaring. A crew member dishes the dirt on the most irritating things her colleagues do.
The truth about when you should book your flight
IT’S what every traveller wants to know: when is the cheapest time to fly, and how far in advance should you make the booking? Follow these rules and you could save heaps.
Cash for reviews comp under fire
EXCLUSIVE: ONE of the biggest names in travel insurance may have broken the law by offering the lure of cash prizes for positive reviews.
Qantas attacks ‘armchair’ critics
QANTAS’ finance chief has taken a swipe at “armchair expert” critics who misunderstand the airline and the market.
Qantas move inevitable – acting PM
WARREN Truss says Qantas’s decision to move maintenance for 747s offshore is a pity, but its Australian facility was not viable.
OMG, Jesus! That’s quite a view
PHOTOS of repairs to the Christ the Redeemer statue reveal a different side to one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks.
Qantas to send 300 jobs offshore
QANTAS denies it’s putting profit before safety in its decision to close move work from its Avalon maintenance facility overseas.
What happens if you open a door mid-flight?
IT’S a question many of us have pondered: just what would happen if someone tried to open the exit door on a plane in mid-air? One pilot tells all.
Why was this busy town abandoned?
TIME virtually stopped 40 years ago for this glamorous and bustling tourist playground, and few people have set foot inside it ever since. Find out what happened.
Are frequent flyer points about to be junked?
YOU’VE spent years building them up but are they worth anything? Qantas has been warned it would be “crazy” to meddle with the points scheme.
Turning point for flying kangaroo
QANTAS has been warned it would be “crazy” to meddle with its popular frequent flyer scheme if it sells off part of the lucrative program.
‘Peasant’ class could sink Titanic II
CLIVE Palmer will try to convince 1000 people to pay to be treated like peasants on his Titanic recreation.
Niagara Falls frozen in polar vortex
STUNNING images show the frozen waters of Niagara Falls, as the US estimates the economic damage of this week’s arctic chill at more than A$5b.
Will Modern Family join Mardi Gras?
SWIMMING with crocs, bush tucker dining and joining Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade could be on Modern Family’s Aussie to-do list.
Qantas downgraded to junk status
QANTAS Airways credit rating has been downgraded in the wake of last month’s flagging of a financial loss and job cuts.
What happens when Hell freezes over
AS temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere plummet, it’s so cold that even Hell has frozen over.
How to survive flight cancellations
AS SNOWSTORMS cause headaches for thousands of US travellers with the cancellation of more than 8000 flights, we look at ways to improve your odds of getting home quicker.
6 hotel trends to watch out for in 2014
IF YOU think a pillow menu and complimentary mini bars are avant garde, think again. Here, the hotel trends that are going to shake up next year.
Airline profits tipped to soar in 2014
THE global airline industry expects profits to hit a record high next year, helped by falling jet fuel prices, rising travel demand and cost-cutting.
Merger creates world’s biggest airline
TWO airlines have emerged in the US to create the world’s biggest. The crucial question remains, is the food any good?
Jetstar to set up base in Adelaide
BUDGET airline Jetstar will establish a new cabin crew and pilot base in Adelaide in order to offer more flights.
Qantas credit rating at ‘junk’ status
RATINGS agency Standard and Poor’s has lowered its credit rating for airline Qantas to BB+, which is considered below investment grade.
Qantas boss loses $1m as 1000 jobs go
AIRLINE staff face an uncertain Christmas as CEO Alan Joyce axes workers and cops a $1 million cut to his pay packet.
How to trek through Europe without paying a cent
FORGET backpacking. Now there’s an even cheaper way to travel in Europe for months at a time. If you’re willing to put in a bit of hard work along the way, that is.
Could Instagram earn you a luxury hotel stay?
A NEW Australian hotel claims to be the world’s most “Instagrammable”. Find out how your finest filtering could earn you a night’s accommodation.
What it’s really like flying first class
FROM the huge lie-flat seat to the massages, pyjamas and being able to watch movies even while at the gate, here are 12 awesome things about flying first class.
Expert tips on travel insurance
FROM annual and family policies to buying online, experts reveal their travel insurance tips to Donna Kramer.
Travel the world, get $100,000
TYSON Mayr is one excited traveller. The Aussie has just made the top five shortlist for what could be the world’s best job. The winner will fly around the globe for a year, and earn $100,000.
Best Aussie wine experiences
DITCH the tacky, overpriced wine tours and do as the wine experts do. You can thank us afterwards.
Snorkel to find rum … seriously
IF you’re over snorkelling and seeing only fish, head to the Virgin Islands, where you can snorkel to find rum … finders keepers.
Inside the $5500 Aussie hotel suite
OPRAH, Russell Brand, Jennifer Aniston, Mel Gibson, Pierce Brosnan and Pink have all stayed in this hotel room. It even has secret tunnel access. Check it out.
$55,000 for ‘floating’ hotel stay
GOT a spare $55,000? You could spend the night in the world’s only ‘floating’ pop-up hotel room, suspended nearly 7m up. Go on, you could look this cool …
Is this the strangest hotel room ever?
THE first underwater room in Africa offers unsurpassed views … underwater views that is. But are you brave enough to sleep under the sea?
Virgin tells Qantas to man up
QANTAS boss Alan Joyce will meet government MPs today over his claims about the foreign takeover of Australian skies.
Boeing dominates Middle East market
US AEROSPACE giant Boeing said it holds nearly 40 per cent of the lucrative sales market in the Middle East and aims to increase its share.
Qantas now has the longest flight route
THE title of the world’s longest commercial flight now belongs to Qantas after Singapore Airlines flew its last 19-hour flight from New York.
Smart pilots averted ‘worst disaster’
PILOTS of two Qantas jets flying over Adelaide were praised for ignoring air-traffic control directions that would have caused Australia’s worst aviation disaster.
Aboriginal artist’s work on Qantas 737
A PAINTING by Aboriginal artist Paddy Bedford has inspired the latest aircraft with indigenous livery for Qantas.
Union: ‘Qantas should be ashamed’
UNIONS have slammed the Qantas decision to cut 300 jobs at Avalon, saying the company should be “ashamed” at the news that “broke the hearts” of workers.
Foreign push for flying kangaroo
FEDERAL Treasurer Joe Hockey has raised the prospect of allowing Qantas to become a foreign-owned airline.
easyJet pilots plan Christmas strike
PILOTS based in Portugal for the British lowcost airline easyJet plan to strike for five days over the Christmas period to demand better conditions.
Rare sight as Aussie wonder transformed
IT’S an event that 99 per cent of visitors to Uluru never get a chance to witness. In the space of just a few hours, the landmark became home to a series of spectacular waterfalls.
Aussies don’t whine online. Really?
AUSTRALIANS post fewer negative reviews online when compared to the rest of the world. Good to know we’re a happy bunch.
Man’s epic bid to walk across the world
PAUL Salopek is one dedicated traveller. He’s trekking from Ethiopia to Chile, a seven-year journey that aims to reproduce man’s global migration. With one year down, he’s got 32,000km to go.
Host ‘violated’ by Airbnb nightmare
A WOMAN who rented out her apartment feared her suspicious male guests were drug dealers. But the reality was more disturbing.
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