The Editorial Team

Lauren McMahMorning homepage editor

Lauren has been a journalist for more than a decade, since graduating with a degree in communications from the University of Technology, Sydney. After completing her cadetship with NewsCorp, she worked at several of Sydney’s NewsLocal newspapers and as a senior reporter at mX, covering everything from national news and politics to travel, lifestyle and entertainment. She joined news.com.au as a news reporter in 2016, and is now the site’s Afternoon Homepage Editor.

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Travel

Hosties’ bad behaviour exposed

THOUGHT it was only passengers who got up to no good? These are the flight attendants who flipped out mid-flight.

Travel Updates

A passenger was caught scrubbing her foot while on a plane. Picture: Passenger Shaming

Woman shamed for gross mid-air act

WHEN video of this plane passenger was shared online, thousands of people responded with anger — and disgust.

Travel Updates

Zante has long been a popular destination for young revellers.

Holiday resort’s saucy secrets exposed

IF YOU thought resorts on party islands were all about nudity, boozing and staff sleeping with guests, you were absolutely right.

Flights

A supplied image obtained on Thursday, October 11, 2018, shows Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson hosting the world's first meditation flight, which departed Sydney on Thursday October 11, 2018. All Virgin Australia passengers will now be able to access Smiling Mind meditation apps on all domestic and international services to help calm their mind in-flight. (AAP Image/Virgin Australia, Nick Cubbin) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

New question Virgin will be asking us

A TICK of a box booking Virgin Australia flights could make the difference between a pleasant flight and an unbearable one.

Flights

Hosties reveal worst passenger moments

IT’S tempting to take off your shoes during a flight, but according to these mid-air horror stories, you should probably leave them on.

Travel Updates

ONE TIME WEB USE ONLY - FEE APPLIES FOR REUSE - PICS FROM CATERS NEWS - (PICTURED Donkeys being ridden in Santorini before the governement placed the ban)-The Greek government has BANNED fat tourists riding on donkeys after campaigners shed light on the animals plight.After images of donkeys climbing the narrow steps of the Greek island of Santorini laden down by obese holidaymakers hit the headlines worldwide, lawmakers in Greece have pledged to change the law.SEE CATERS COPY

Greece’s ban on fat tourists

THE Mediterranean country has passed a controversial new law that targets overweight holiday-makers.

Flights

A pair of man's hands checks his travel documents and the time on his wristwatch. In the background is a large, out of focus, electronic departures board.

Reason you’re paying more for airfares

THERE’S a very good chance you paid more for your airline ticket than the person sitting next to you on the flight. This is the reason why.

Flights

Seat configuration of new planes. Picture: Seat Guru

What’s missing from longest flight?

A MARATHON flight of nearly 19 hours is launching this week — and there’s a familiar feature you won’t see on board.

Travel Updates

Inside the controversial ‘sex island’ trip

THIS raunchy holiday offers prostitutes, unlimited booze, and a drug-friendly attitude. And despite attempts to shut it down, it’s going ahead.

Travel Updates

Hannah Rowlands sexual harassment airlines

Hostie’s shock flight experience

IT WAS one thing when Qantas flight attendant Hannah Rowlands was sexually assaulted mid-flight. But the response she got made things worse.

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