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A pilot has died on board a Turkish Airlines flight from Seattle to Istanbul. File image.
World
Summer Woolley

Emergency landing after pilot dies mid-flight

‘We extend our sincerest condolences to his bereaved family and colleagues.’

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A passenger photographed a scene from the ‘inappropriate’ movie played to all customers onboard a Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo.
Travel
Ailish Delaney

Qantas apologises after R-rated movie played for every passenger on flight

Passengers said the movie was ‘extremely inappropriate’ for children on board.

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Broken toilets forced a Bali-bound plane back to Adelaide airport.
Travel
Peta Rasdien

Bali-bound plane forced to turn back for disgusting reason

A plane full of Australian tourists on their way to Bali have had their holiday plans delayed after it was forced to turn back.

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A night out in a tourist hot spot ended in disaster for an Aussie tourist duped and robbed by a fake taxi driver, prompting fresh travel warnings.
Travel

Aussie makes $23,000 mistake in fake Bali taxi

A night out in a tourist hot spot ended in disaster for an Aussie tourist, prompting fresh travel warnings.

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Rear view of a man walking towards Coliseum, Rome, Italy Alexander Spatari
Travel
Stephen Scourfield

The ultimate guide to travelling through Europe

With flight deals and rail passes aplenty, now is the time to book, Stephen Scourfield writes.

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Qantas is holding a massive sale on its domestic flights
Travel
Dominique Tassell

Massive seven-day sale on domestic flights launched

Flights to dream holiday destinations are available for less than $150.

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Since it opened to the public two years ago, Pinang Island has welcomed 100 guests and has become an appealing destination for yoga and surf retreats.
Travel
CNBC

Stunning private island stay for $1000. If you can get there

The previously uninhabited island welcomed its first guests two years ago.

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Flight tracking radar shows mass diversions over the Middle East as missiles rain down.
Middle East
Peta Rasdien

Plane in terrifying close call as airlines flee Middle East

Hundreds of flights have been forced to detour around the airspace over the warring nations of Israel, Lebanon, and Iran but one was close enough to see flying missiles from their cockpit window.

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Video
ALDI has announced a new move into the travel industry.
Travel
Sarah Keszler

‘New direction’: ALDI announces surprise move into new industry

Shoppers will be able to make the most of the huge move from today.

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Qatar Airways is looking to acquire a 25 per cent stake in local airline Virgin Australia.
Business
Luke Costin

Qatar Airways to take major stake in Virgin Australia

Qatar Airways intends to acquire a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia in a partnership that could open up more airfare options and competition in Australia.

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Even though people know they should stay away from free wifi, it proves as irresistible to travellers as it is to hackers.
Technology
CNBC

Thinking of using free wifi at an airport? Think again

Even though many people know they should stay away from free wifi, it proves as irresistible to travellers as it is to hackers, who are now updating an old cybercrime tactic to take advantage.

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Industrial action launched by Qantas engineers in Melbourne is expected to spread nationwide. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Travel
Rachael Ward

Qantas engineers to strike as school holidays kick off

Qantas engineers will strike in Sydney next week after their union said the airline's current pay offer is a slap in the face after years of wage freezes.

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Spice Alley in Chippendale, Sydney.
Travel
Lucy Taylor

Little-known Aussie suburb named one of the coolest in the world

Australian cities have some pretty cool neighbourhoods but it was one spot in Sydney that managed to beat out trendy Melbourne in the definitive world ranking of suburbs on the rise.

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Video
Cathay Pacific has “sincerely” apologised for the incident.
World
CNBC

Couple banned after inflight dispute over reclined seat

A couple, who argued with a passenger who reclined her seat, won’t be flying with this airline ever again.

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Two weeks of Qantas strikes starting on Thursday are threatening to cause chaos for footy fans and travellers.
Business
Max Corstorphan

Two-week Qantas strike risks AFL grand final chaos

Australians are on alert for massive disruptions as Qantas engineers stage two weeks of industrial action from today, sparking fear the strike will cause chaos for AFL fans trying to get to the MCG. 

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