The Editorial Team

Aussie ‘BBQ queen’ Texans can’t get enough of

Jess Pryles’ life completely changed during a trip to Texas back in 2008 when she was exposed to something that would ultimately force her to move there.

Airports

Sydney Airport’s big 15-minute promise

Sydney Airport’s domestic terminal is finally undergoing a massive revamp that will see passengers go from kerb to gate in 15 minutes.

Food & Drink

From Jan 20, Qantas will be offering direct seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, to help make it easier for travellers to reach Hokkaido’s world-class ski resorts on Japan's northernmost island. Picture: Supplied/Qantas.

Qantas brings back popular inflight snack

Qantas has announced a change to its inflight and lounge menu with a popular snack making a comeback.

Travel Incidents

The caldera of Mount Rinjani with the crater lake Segara Anak and the volcanic cone Gunung Baru. Mount Rinjani is an active volcano and a popular hiking destination on the Island of Lombok, Indonesia.

Aussies banned from this hotspot for 5yrs

Three Australian tourists have been black-listed from an Indonesian national park after they were busted on CCTV for an illegal act.

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‘Biggest in all of Sydney’: Icon transformed

An Aussie star has just revealed his plans for an iconic venue in Sydney’s CBD that’s been under construction for the past three years.

Travel Incidents

Bali tourist deported for making this mistake

A tourist has been swiftly deported from Bali for breaking a rule when visiting a popular sacred site on the island.

Travel Incidents

$Story from Jam Press (Plane Door Panic) Pictured: A passenger is restrained after appearing to try and open the door of a plane in flight. VIDEO: Panic as plane passenger ‘tries to open emergency exit’ during flight A plane passenger sparked panic on a busy flight when he allegedly tried to open an emergency exit in mid-air. The plane was flying high over the Atlantic Ocean when the man jumped out of his seat. Panicked passengers were heard screaming in shock as the man was said to have yanked at the door lever. He was eventually restrained by flight attendants. Footage showed the passenger at the emergency exit as cabin crew members pulled him back. Screaming travellers leapt to their feet as they watched the dramatic scenes unfold just a few feet away. The suspect was then seen lying on the floor with his hands tied behind his back after being restrained by Plus Ultra cabin crew. The incident took place during Flight 701 from Madrid, Spain, to the Venezuelan capital Caracas on 28 February. The Airbus A330 was about halfway through its journey when it happened. Despite the scary event, the plane ended up landing at its destination ahead of schedule. The man was reportedly detained after the plane landed in Caracas. A Plus Ultra spokesperson told NeedToKnow: “A passenger began to feel restless, annoying the person in the next seat with shouts and slapping him while he was asleep. “The crew acted quickly, calming the situation between the two and relocating the passenger to another seat where he could not disturb anyone. “Moments later, this individual suddenly went to one of the doors of the plane trying to manipulate it. “Immediately, our cabin crew subdued the passenger and, following the action protocol, secured him in the back of the plane until he reached the destination. “At all times he was accompanied by two people from the crew, lying on the ground and attended to avoid any possible altercation.” They added: “One of our cabin crew suffered a partial fracture of the fibula for which he has already been treated and which will keep him out for a few weeks.” Plus Ultra operates scheduled routes from its hub in Madrid to Latin America. It is unclear what prompted the passenger to attempt to open the emergency exit. It is nearly impossible to open exits on modern planes such as the Airbus A330 after they have reached an altitude of around 10,000 feet. The difference between the internal cabin pressure and the outside air pressure effectively seals the doors. Some aircraft have a special flight lock feature that mechanically closes the door after the aircraft reaches a certain speed. But there have been reported incidents of a passenger managing to open an emergency exit during a flight. In 2023, a traveller on an Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 managed to open the door while the plane was coming in to land in South Korea. ENDS EDITOR’S NOTES: Usage Licence: (SOCIAL AND LOCAL MEDIA) We have obtained this material from a verified account on social media platforms and it has been widely used in local news media on a similar report without problems. Usage Restrictions: Jam Press accepts all responsibility for use on news media portals only, usage on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube is not guaranteed.$