New theory on Singapore Airlines turbulence horror
The Singapore Airlines turbulence horror has shocked travellers around the world after the plane plunged 6000ft, killing one man. Experts reveal their theories on what happened.
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How climate change will increase turbulence
Research shows turbulence will only get worse as the world continues to warm – after a Singapore Airlines flight from London was forced to make an emergency landing in Bangkok.
Virgin Australia ends Qantas’ reign as most punctual airline
Virgin Australia has taken out on-time performance honours in April after one in five Qantas flights arrived late.
Virgin’s new deal to lure Qantas frequent flyers
Virgin Australia is targeting Qantas’ most loyal customers as the airline entices them to switch from the flying kangaroo with a new rewards scheme. See how it works.
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Is Uber really better than taxis?
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Uber delivers $80m in benefits
UBER is delivering benefits of more than $80 million to Australian consumers as users flock to the new and cheaper travel service.
Uber driver pulls gun on passenger
AN UBER driver has been charged with assault after he pulled a handgun on a drunken passenger who he feared would vomit in his $100,000 Lexus.
The best news yet for Airbnb
IF YOU were thinking of renting out your spare room to backpackers but were worried about falling foul of the law, things could be about to change.
Taxis cause chaos to ban Uber
MORE than 100 taxis are blocking traffic in downtown Budapest, demanding a ban on Uber and other ride-hailing apps.
Uber driver ditches woman in labour
UBER is under fire after one of its drivers abandoned a woman in labour on the pavement — and then charged her anyway.
Uber’s hated feature to spread
UBER has changed the way we pay to get places, and not always for the better. Now taxis could follow their rival’s lead.
Matt’s staggering $1500 Uber fare
MATT Lindsay’s hour-long Uber ride on New Year’s Eve puts Sydney woman’s $720 fare in the shade. Should they have seen it coming?
How your commute will change
IT’S all change for public transport in 2016 with night trams and new train links. But ongoing construction will be the biggest hassle.
‘I had no idea it would cost that much’
THIS Australian suffered through a different kind of New Year’s hangover yesterday after copping a whopping Uber bill for a 30-minute trip.
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