Aussie airport ranks among best in world
A surprising airport has been named among the best airports in the world after climbing seven spots to overtake last year’s winner.
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Best Australian airport revealed
Only one Australian airport was ranked among the top twenty globally at a recent prestigious international award.
Travellers brace for chaos at major airport
Passengers flying on domestic and international flights out of one major Aussie airport could face disruptions today as critical workers strike for 24 hours.
Strikes to cause chaos at major airports
Travellers flying overseas from three major airports next week are being warned to brace for major delays as workers prepare to strike.
Woman escorted by cops off Jetstar flight
The woman was stuck on-board an aircraft for seven hours with 300 passengers after the flight was forced to make an emergency landing.
Cause of major airport IT outage revealed
The reason hundreds of passengers were unable to check in to their flights at a major airport has been revealed, as many are still plagued by major delays.
Jetstar flight stranded on tarmac for 7 hours
The Jetstar passengers were stuck on the plane waiting on the tarmac after the plane was forced to make an emergency landing.
Airline suspends flights to tourist hotspot
Passengers will have to rebook flights before the airline stops running the route mid-year.
Contagious infection detected on flights
An urgent warning has been issued to travellers who walked through two Aussie airports on the same day the infectious person flew home.
‘Smoking hot’: Jodi stuns in black dress
Jodi Gordon stunned in a fitted black dress following an exclusive event held on the airfield at Sydney Airport to celebrate a new luxury precinct.
‘Dystopian’: Disturbing sight at US airport
It’s one of America’s busiest airports, but these “dystopian” scenes are driving staff and passengers to their wits’ end. And it seems little’s being done about it.
Airport that one person filed 23,000 complaints on
A single person is so fed up with an airport, they filed more than 23,000 complaints last year, averaging around 64 per day.
‘Feral’: Jetstar passengers airport ordeal
A Jetstar passenger has revealed the conditions faced by at least 250 people stranded at a Japanese airport terminal for 18 hours after flights were cancelled.
Qantas passengers spend night on plane
About 200 people on board due to fly to Sydney became stranded on the tarmac overnight due to floods overwhelming the airport.
‘Major jolt’: Details of mayday flight revealed
A passenger has revealed how those onboard a Qantas flight suffering an engine failure were told the plane had experienced a major malfunction.
‘Mechanical issue’: Qantas flight diverted
Qantas has been hit with a second day of mayhem after a flight experiencing a potential “mechanical issue” was forced to turn around.
‘Mayday’ flight to be investigated
An investigation has been launched into what caused a Qantas plane’s engine to fail mid-flight.
Surprising change to airfare costs
There’s good news for travellers as the latest data on the price of domestic airfares is released.
‘Standout’: Qantas tops prestigious list
Qantas has been named the leading airline for one key thing, beating out Air New Zealand for the top spot.
China’s threat after testing rules imposed
The Chinese government has responded to new rules around Covid testing and threatened to hit back with similar measures.
‘100k passengers’: Chaos at Aussie airports
Airports across the country are preparing for a record holiday rush as Australians enjoy the first Christmas in three years with no pandemic restrictions.
Airport X-ray reveals shock find in backpack
Airport security authorities were left stunned after they discovered something strange crammed inside a passenger’s checked luggage.
Warning to Aussie travellers
Millions of people will be making their way through airports as police put out an urgent warning to holiday-makers.
‘Serious action’: CEO blasts baggage handlers
Qantas has launched an “urgent” probe into shocking footage of baggage handlers throwing, kicking and slamming luggage – with their boss condemning the behaviour.
Airports brace for mass strike chaos
It will be mayhem across major Australian airports next week, with strikes forecast to cause flight cancellations and lengthy service delays.
Chaos as 5 passengers spark security breach
A group of passengers who wandered past a security checkpoint caused chaos at Brisbane Airport, resulting in 2000 people having to be screened again.
Inside Virgin’s secret lounge for crew
A flight attendant has revealed the secret lounge that crew can use between flights – and it has lots of amazing perks.
Mum’s shock as daughter searched for ‘explosives’
A mum was shocked when her daughter was searched for 30 minutes and investigated by airport security over her second-hand suitcase.
‘Gruesome’ scenes unfold at Sydney Airport
If you were flying into Sydney Airport earlier this month you may have noticed something startling taking place – but there’s more to it.
Security ‘shocked’ by bizarre find in bag
A security guard was “shocked” to find something rather strange hidden inside a traveller’s checked luggage after it appeared on an X-ray scanner.
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