Police manhunt after Qantas bomb scare
AN AIRPORT in New Zealand has been evacuated after a threatening note was found on a Qantas plane from Australia.
Incidents
Inside the endless MH370 search
IT’S the $200 million question. Should the MH370 search continue for what could years in an effort to find answers to the questions baffling the aviation mystery?
‘I’m sorry for what happened … 100%’
SIX men involved in a mid-air brawl have returned to Australia to face the music, and to tell the media “you got it wrong”.
‘It looked bad, but there was more to it’
THE six Australian men involved in the mile-high Jetstar brawl have arrived back home, but their nightmare is not over yet.
MH370: ‘Everyone deserves answers’
A REVIEW of the missing MH370 search seems inevitable after it was suggested by investigators that they may have been looking in the wrong place.
MH370 search to be called off
THE search for missing flight MH370 will be called off once the current search zone is exhausted, Australia, Malaysia and China have confirmed.
Jetstar brawlers were refused alcohol
THE six men involved in a wild brawl on a Jetstar from Sydney to Phuket had been refused alcohol by aircrew before the fight broke out.
The morning after the flight before
DETAILS have emerged of how a drunken brawl unfolded between six men on a Jetstar flight, who are returning to Australia.
MH370 search ‘looking in wrong place’
TOP searchers at the Dutch company leading the underwater hunt for Malaysia Airlines believe they have been scouring the wrong patch of ocean for two years.
Jetstar brawl sparked by ‘a seat’
SIX Aussie men thrown off a Jetstar flight after a drunken brawl will be sent home, as a witness claims a seat sparked the fight.
‘Drunk’ pilots kicked off plane
TWO pilots were dragged out of the cockpit and arrested moments before their plane was set to take off over fears they were drunk.
Tourists killed in horror bus crash
A TAIWAN bus taking mainland Chinese tourists to the airport for their flight home caught fire and crashed, killing all on board as they struggled to escape.
The glass slide breaking too many bones
A GLASS slide on the outside of a skyscraper 300m above the ground, with only a small space to wipe off speed. What could possibly go wrong?
MH370 debris analysed in Australia
INVESTIGATORS in Australia are examining a wing flap found on an East African island that is suspected to be from the missing Malaysian airliner.
Disney worker sacked after gator tweet
AN INTERN at Walt Disney World in Florida was sacked and then rehired after going public about an apparent policy “misleading” guests about alligators.
MH17 families still paying the price
One of dozens of Aussie families affected by MH17 has revealed the extent of their suffering in legal documents, as the second anniversary of the crash looms.
Aussies caught in Amazon cruise heist
SIX Australians aboard an Amazon cruise ship have been targeted by bandits, who used a small boat to rob more than two dozen tourists.
Death toll rises in horror train smash
IT’S not yet known if any Australians have been killed or injured in a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Italy, which killed at least 25 and injured dozens.
United flight lands after fuel leak
A UNITED Airlines flight from London to Chicago was forced to declare a midair emergency and landed safely after experiencing a fuel leak.
Pilot praised after landing plane ‘blind’
A PILOT was forced to land a passenger plane without being able to see after an almighty hailstorm caused thousands of cracks in its windscreen.
Tourists warned against US travel
SEVERAL countries have issued travel alerts for America, including one nation that specifically warns against US police.
EgyptAir debris washes up on beach
AIRCRAFT debris believed to have come from an EgyptAir crash has washed up on a beach near Tel Aviv, which will be investigated by officials.
MH370 search hits another setback
THE search for missing flight MH370 has hit more obstacles after lost equipment, sick crew and bad weather are hampering the hunt for the plane.
Military escort plane under bomb threat
AVIATION officials say a bomb threat on board an El Al flight bound from New York to Tel Aviv led France and Switzerland to deploy military jets as escorts.
Man jailed over ‘foolish’ turbulence antics
A MAN left passengers in tears after he chanted “Allahu Akbar” and “boom” during turbulence on an Emirates flight to the UK.
Emergency landing at Sydney Airport
A MID-AIR collision with a bird is possibly to blame for an LA-bound United Airlines flight making an emergency landing at Sydney airport.
Tourist dies taking photo at Machu Picchu
WITNESSES have described how a tourist ‘fell into a deep abyss and died’ while posing for a photo at the summit of Machu Picchu.
Phone sparks fire on Qantas flight
AN INVESTIGATION is underway into how a smartphone battery sparked a fire on a Qantas flight to Los Angeles.
‘It won’t stop terrorist attacks’
TERRORIST attacks in major airports are becoming alarmingly common. Worse, the solutions proposed don’t work.
Istanbul airport looks like a war zone
A DAY after the terrorist attack in Istanbul and Ataturk airport is a haunting bizarre blur of bustle of an international air hub goes on in what looks like a war zone.
Suicide bombers attack airport, up to 50 dead
SUICIDE bombers have blown themselves up at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, leaving up to 50 people dead and dozens more injured.
Plane passenger: ‘I just escaped death!’
PASSENGERS have described their horror as shocking new photos emerge of the moment a Singapore Airlines jet burst into flames.
Plane catches fire on runway
THIS is the dramatic moment a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 caught fire on the runway during an emergency landing at Changi Airport.
Turtle left for dead after sick selfie
AN ENDANGERED turtle has been left with terrible injuries after it was allegedly dragged from the sea by cruel tourists who wanted to take photos.
Wing find could change MH370 search
WHAT could be the largest part of MH370 found to date has been discovered off the coast of Tanzania, 6000km from the search zone.
EgyptAir crash mystery deepens
INVESTIGATORS say they can’t download anything from the black boxes of the EgyptAir plane that crashed into the Mediterranean last month.
Man ‘tried to kiss sleeping girl’ on flight
A MAN has been arrested for allegedly trying to kiss a sleeping teenage girl in the seat next to him on a domestic flight in the United States.
P&O cruisers could sue over bus crash
CRUISE ship passengers injured in a fatal head-on crash in Vanuatu are in a strong position to sue P&O, an Australian law firm has claimed.
P&O under fire after fatal bus crash
A FATAL tour bus crash in Vanuatu that left Aussies injured has raised questions about safety standards of onshore excursions offered by cruise ships like P&O.
Aussie tourists injured in Vanuatu bus crash
UPDATE: IT’S touch and go for some of the 10 Australians injured in a fatal bus crash in Vanuatu, medical authorities say.
‘This was 30 minutes of hell’
A YOUNG girl who was flying unaccompanied was allegedly groped by a male passenger during a horror flight.
Is this lost luggage from MH370?
A DISTINCTIVE Angry Birds purse, a mobile phone case and several bags are among 20 possible MH370 items found by a US adventurer.
Is this lost luggage from MH370?
A DISTINCTIVE Angry Birds purse, a mobile phone case and several bags are among 20 possible MH370 items found by a US adventurer.
Men arrested after wild cabin brawl
TWO men aboard a flight in China did not take it well when their demands for an upgrade to business class were refused. Watch the shocking video.
Rye Hunt’s ashes return home
THE ashes of Australian man Rye Hunt have returned home to Tasmania after he was cremated in Brazil.
The perils of booking travel online
BOOKING your holiday online seems like a no-fuss way to organise a trip. But, as one Aussie holidaymaker found out, things can go wrong.
Rye’s final journey home
THE remains of backpacker Rye Hunt, who died while travelling in Brazil, are expected to return to his Hobart home this weekend.
Orlando’s horrifying week from hell
IT IS the most visited destination in the US. But a week from hell in Orlando, Florida — from the Pulse massacre to a fatal alligator attack — is taking a huge toll on the magical city.
‘It lurched out, we had to run’
A BRITISH family says they were “chased” by an alligator at a Disney resort close to where a toddler was snatched overnight.
Engine falls apart during take off
A PASSENGER plane carrying 136 people was forced into an emergency landing after the engine cover snapped off as the aircraft ascended.
Man’s bizarre mid-flight rant
A PLANE in China was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger threw money into the air and screamed ‘I want to fly’ as he tried to access the cockpit.
Rye’s body back with ‘heartbroken’ family
RYE Hunt’s “heartbroken” family is preparing to cremate his body in Rio de Janeiro and bring it back to Australia.
‘Time running out’ in EgyptAir search
INVESTIGATORS are picking up their search for flight recorders from crashed flight MS804 as the device batteries are just days away from running out.
Island find could help reveal MH370
MORE plane parts — including a seat — have washed up in the hunt for MH370. Their discovery could have a significant impact on the search.
Family’s agonising wait for Rye
DESPITE a body matching missing Australian Rye Hunt washing ashore on a Rio de Janeiro beach, family still face a long wait.
MH370 wreckage found in SA?
AUSTRALIAN officials are investigating whether debris found off the South Australian coast could be doomed flight MH370.
Cops ‘convinced’ Rye is dead
IT’S BEEN 17 days since Australian backpacker Rye Hunt went missing, and authorities say they know what happened.
‘It was a miracle we survived’
UNSETTLING photographs have emerged of flight crew in neck braces and a cabin trashed after severe turbulence rocked a flight from Peru to Argentina.
Russian missile part found at MH17 site
THE team of investigators probing the downing of flight MH17 has confirmed an exhaust of a Russian-built BUK missile was found at the crash site.
‘I have no doubt, it was him’
THE fisherman who says he saw missing Australian backpacker Rye Hunt begging for water is convinced it was him.
Monks face illegal animal parts probe
POLICE are investigating Thailand’s famous Tiger Temple over claims monks illegally traded animal parts. WARNING: Graphic content
Thai thugs jailed over tourist bashing
FOUR men say they “are sorry” for beating a family of British tourists unconscious during a horror holiday in Thailand.
Passenger’s midair prank backfires
AN obnoxious flyer pleaded guilty to using threatening words on a Boeing 777. He yelled “Boom” during turbulence and he’s going to pay for it.
Inside club where missing Aussie ‘freaked’
THE owner of the Rio club where Australian backpacker Rye Hunt allegedly “freaked out” has shared his story – and texts.
Threat forces passengers onto tarmac
PASSENGERS arriving at a US airport on a British Airways flight from London were forced to line up on the runway after an unspecified threat was made against the aircraft.
Cops backtrack on bizarre story
BRAZILIAN authorities have claimed the man they believed was missing Australian backpacker Rye Hunt was in fact not him at all.
Breakthrough in EgyptAir search
A SHIP has picked up signals from the Mediterranean Sea, presumed to be from black boxes of the crashed EgyptAir plane.
Forty tiger cubs found in temple freezer
FORTY tiger cubs have been discovered in a freezer at a Thai Buddhist temple, which is a popular tourist attraction. WARNING: Graphic content
Not seen since – airport mysteries
AS THE mystery deepens over the disappearance of Aussie Rye Hunt, it turns out he’s not the only person to vanish from an airport.
Missing Aussie fought over flights
DETAILS have emerged about the argument the Australian backpacker had before he vanished without a trace in Rio de Janeiro.
Bali ‘air rage’ Aussie goes to hotel
AN AUSTRALIAN man under investigation for unruly behaviour on a Bali bound flight from Sydney has been allowed to go to his hotel, but must return for further questioning.
Phone on plane sparks terror panic
A PLANE bound for London has been forced to make an emergency landing after an unclaimed mobile phone was found on board.
Aussies injured in Thai boat tragedy
TWO Australians have been injured and other tourists are unaccounted for after a speedboat carrying 36 people capsized near Koh Samui, killing two.
Breakthrough in hunt for EgyptAir
SEARCHERS say they’re a step closer to recovering the main body of the missing EgyptAir plane after making an incredible breakthrough.
MH370 probe: New plane debris found
THREE new pieces of plane debris are expected to be flown to Australia for further examination, as the investigation into MH370 continues.
‘Bloody scary’: Shock as plane door opens
PASSENGERS on a flight to Auckland were left horrified when a plane door opened during rough weather.
Australian man dies in Laos
A MELBOURNE man has died while travelling in Laos after his drink was reportedly spiked.
The wildest EgyptAir conspiracy theory
WITH no solid explanations yet for the crash of EgyptAir flight MS804, some people are resorting to some ridiculous conspiracy theories.
Evidence of EgyptAir explosion
HUMAN remains examined by forensic officials after being retrieved from the EgyptAir 804 crash site point to an explosion on board.
‘There isn’t even a whole body part’
HUMAN remains from the wreckage of EgyptAir flight 804 suggest an explosion happened on board, officials claim.
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