How to survive ultra-long-haul flights cooped up in economy
Non-stop flights of 16 hours or more cramped in economy class are a special form of torture for many travellers but there are ways to make the experience more bearable.
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‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
‘Smoke-free’: Big call on beachside tourist spot
A popular beach town could go “smoke-free” under a major proposed health shake-up from the local council.
Virgin offers staff a slice of IPO pie
The private equity-owned airline’s preparations for a return to the ASX have stepped up a gear with each employee to be offered $3000 worth of share rights.
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Qantas marks 90 years flying abroad as fleet woes clip its wings
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China clips Boeing’s wings to the tune of $40bn
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Air travel woes spike has police on alert over Easter
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More Aussies than ever embracing an ‘overseas Easter’
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Qantas brand reaches new heights in global rankings
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$99 flights: Qantas, Virgin drop huge sales
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Dick Smith’s challenge to electric plane developers
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US falling out of favour with Aussie travellers
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