Major overhaul to Bali bombing site for Aussies
The site of the 2002 Bali bombing site, which claimed 88 Australian lives, is set to become a place to promote “tolerance”.
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Federal election a potential hurdle for Virgin-Qatar flights
Pressure is mounting on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule on Qatar Airways’ investment in Virgin Australia before the federal election.
How and when to work airline bookings to your advantage
So you want to travel and get the best price? It turns out that not only the month you plan to fly but also the day of the week makes a big difference to the price, data shows.
‘People before profits’: Virgin warned over bathroom farce
A “failed experiment” forcing Virgin crew to stop economy passengers using business class bathrooms has raised alarm.
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‘Bali has a better system’: airports want better spend of $1bn tax
Australia’s international arrivals experience is worse than Bali, say airports, amid calls for better use of the departure tax that slugs passengers and raises $1bn a year for the government.
Beloved DJ dies after fall in Bali
A beloved DJ and internet model is being remembered as a “shining star” by her grieving family following a fatal fall in Bali.
LA travel plans up in air as fires burn
Horrific Los Angeles bushfires have triggered a wave of cancellations from Australian holidaymakers, in a further blow to the city.
Are Qantas Classic Rewards being made harder to find?
Qantas frequent flyers question whether the airline is withholding Classic Reward seats as none are available in business class on flights to London and Paris in 2025.
Aussie dad’s ‘rapid descent’ before bomb hoax
New details have been revealed about a man who brought the country’s busiest international airport to a standstill by falsely claiming to have a bomb on-board.
Virgin CEO lands $16.9m beach house
Jayne Hrdlicka has beaten fierce competition for a multi-storey beach house in one of Noosa Heads’ most prized streets.
Why airfares will stay higher for longer
Two major developments are ruling out any chance of airfares coming down in 2025 and beyond.
ASIC details depths of Rex’s alleged deception
Rex’s board knew ticket sales were ‘bewilderingly bad’ and losses were mounting but failed to let investors know for months, the corporate regulator has alleged.
Qantas’s canny move into cruising
Qantas has found a way to make money out of the booming cruise industry as frequent flyers splash out on ocean voyages.
Cabana-gate: What Aussies pay to sit on world’s beaches
National debate over the use of cabanas to secure an all-day spot at the beach could be signalling a future where free access to Australia’s beaches is a thing of the past. Vote in our poll.
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