How we fly is about to change
IT’S the most annoying thing about getting on a plane, but from today, it’s all changing for the better.
Warnings
Airlines on alert as eruption begins in Iceland
THOUSANDS of small earthquakes have rattled the volcano, located deep beneath the Vatnajokull glacier in Iceland, in the last week.
Iceland raises aviation volcano alert
ICELAND has raised its aviation alert for the restless Bardarbunga volcano to red, indicating that some type of an eruption was either imminent or in progress.
Ebola survivor’s bizarre speech
DR KENT Brantly’s first public statement since contracting Ebola in Liberia kicked off all well and good, but it wasn’t long before his speech took a bizarre turn.
Sex ban on dry route
A 500km-stretch of the Barkly Stock Route in the Top End has seemingly been declared sex free. Boooo!
The shocking truth about air travel
IT’S one of the world’s deadliest diseases, so it’s little wonder that the thought of Ebola spreading has sparked panic. But it’s far from the only killer ailment you can catch on a plane.
Aussies warned over African travel
AUSTRALIANS travelling to countries affected by the Ebola virus face the risk of becoming stranded if the outbreak worsens.
Car driven through fence on to tarmac
UPDATE: Runway reopened after woman drives car through a fence and on to the tarmac at Brisbane Airport.
Airport fears in new terror scare
A SECURITY clampdown has been ordered on airports with direct flights to the United States as fears grow that rising tensions in the Middle East could spill-over into terrorism.
Dangerous theme park returns
AFTER six deaths, countless injuries and numerous lawsuits the world’s most insane theme park is back.
No fare? Qantas changes FF points
QANTAS has announced a major overhaul of its frequent flyer program, saying the changes are ‘fairer’. What does that really mean?
Why locating MH370 is so difficult
THE search for MH370 has been set back by poor weather conditions but is that the only factor hampering recovery efforts?
Where you’re most likely to be kidnapped
WE’VE all experienced a few holiday hiccups — missed flights, lost luggage … but kidnappings? We take a look at the seven countries you’re most likely to be held for ransom.
Terror group claim jet attack
THE unknown group sent a threatening and highly encrypted email which said: “You kill one of our clan, we will kill 100 of you as pay back.”
US issues flight bomb alarm
THE UNITED States has issued a warning to all overseas airlines flying to the country of a terror attack involving explosives hidden in shoes.
New fears over bird flu in China
A SPATE of bird flu cases in China has experts watching closely as millions of people and poultry move before the lunar new year holiday.
Qantas offshore move ‘inevitable’
QANTAS’ decision to move the maintenance of its ageing Boeing 747 fleet offshore was inevitable, Warren Truss says.
Man dressed as Woody arrested on sex charges
A MAN dressed as Woody from Toy Story faces sex charges for groping women in Times Square. He’s the latest in a string of costumed bum-grabbers in NYC. No, really.
Canada ‘colder than Mars, North Pole’
THE northeast US prepared for heavy snow and frigid temperatures that are affecting flights as Canada recorded temperatures colder than Mars.
Volcano vents 5km-high fury
El Salvador’s Chaparrastique volcano has begun to erupt, sending nearby residents scurrying for safety as an ash cloud some 5km high is blasted into the sky.
Fears flight may have spread measles
PASSENGERS who took a flight from Jakarta to Perth on the weekend may have been exposed to measles. Know anyone on the flight?
Tourists found dead in hotel room
TWO tourists found dead in their hotel room in Nepal last week died of gas poisoning caused by a malfunctioning heater, a forensic expert says.
Massive delays at Melbourne airport
AIRLINES are still trying to get back on track after a slowdown caused by technical issues at Melbourne Airport’s control tower.
Parkinson’s link to insecticide sprays
FLIGHT attendants forced to spray insecticide through aircraft cabins may have given them Parkinson’s disease.
How to survive world’s most dangerous situations
THIS military training camp is a place so tough not even active participants really want to be there. But what they learn here will save their lives.
Five innocent crimes that will get you jailed
FROM seemingly innocent gestures, to being the wrong sex, these are some of the bizarre reasons used to jail someone. Sound far-fetched? It happens and for the oddest reasons.
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.
Schoolies risking life to balcony hop
POLICE will again warn schoolies not to risk their lives by hopping between balconies at high-rise buildings on the Gold Coast.
Disease warning for Schoolies
TAKING steps to avoid diseases like rabies should be as important to Schoolies heading abroad as warnings about sex, drugs and alcohol, doctors say.
Traveller walks into glass door, sues
WOMAN who sued after suffering life-threatening injuries when she walked into a glass door in her bikini during a holiday in Barbados could ‘create chaos for the tourism industry’.
Fires: Reduce your travel risk with these steps
AS BUSHFIRES ravage NSW, we talk to experts about what you can do if you’re caught in a natural disaster situation while travelling either in Australia or overseas.
60 seconds of terror as tornado hits resort
SOME thought they were under attack. Others swore they could hear a freight train hurtling along the road or a plane about to crash. But it was a mini tornado that terrorised a seaside resort.
Flights cancelled as storm hits NZ capital
SEVERE winds have cancelled regional flights in and out of Wellington as wild spring weather blows through.
Kuwaiti medical test will ‘detect’ gay travellers
KUWAIT’S director of public health says a new medical test will be used to detect homosexual travellers so they can be barred from entering the country.
SeaWorld’s bizarre invention for killer whales
IT’S something you would expect to see in a gym. It’s certainly not something you’d never expect to see at SeaWorld. So what have they rigged up for the killer whales?
The hidden truth about travel illnesses
THEY are the debilitating and deadly diseases that hit months after you return from your holiday. And vaccinations won’t always protect you. Here’s the truth about travel illnesses.
How to avoid baggage fees forever
Excess baggage can drain your holiday cash quicker than a souvenir shop. But are you daring enough for the alternative?
The shocking truth about your hotel room
DID you know the desk in a hotel room has 400 times more bacteria than the toilet? And you may want to think twice about the pillow … Here are some surprising hotel secrets.
Revealed: Food to avoid before you fly
WE reveal the food you should avoid before you fly if you want to avoid belching and bloating on a plane.
Sneaky tips for the perfect trip
WANT to save time, money, pain and frustration? From bringing your own toilet paper to dealing with taxi drivers, here are 13 sneaky hints for travel.
Artful dodgers stole $2800 a day
POLICE have arrested a sophisticated gang of pickpockets who dressed like tourists and hung out near the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Acapulco storms strand thousands
TWIN storms left scenes of havoc on both of Mexico’s coasts on Tuesday, with tens of thousands of tourists stranded in the resort city of Acapulco on the Pacific and heavy damage reported along the Gulf coast.
Wonder of the world in danger?
THE recent recognition of Japan’s most iconic landmark, the 3776-metre Mt. Fuji, as a UNESCO World Heritage site should be a time for joy. But it has many worried.
India tourism in damage control
INDIA’S tourism industry is taking measures to reassure travellers India is safe following the rapes of two women tourists
Disabled privileges revoked at Disney
DISABLED Disney fans will have their queue-jumping privileges revoked because too many people are cheating the system.
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