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Qantas flights have been delayed due to risk caused by fiery, falling space debris.
Business
Max Corstorphan

Qantas forced to delay flights due to SpaceX rocket debris

Qantas has been forced to delay flights over the risk of fast-moving, fiery rocket debris re-entering Earth’s atmosphere.

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The new Nuuk International Airport will allow larger planes to land at Greenland’s capital.
Travel
Anne Clifford

Travelling to Greenland is about to get easier as new international airport opens

Visitors should be aware they’re not in for a standard tourism experience when they arrive.

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The Qantas aircraft that made a priority landing in Geraldton on Friday morning.
Travel
Jessica Moroney and Taylor Renouf

Qantas plane headed to Perth makes ‘emergency landing’ in WA

A passenger on the flight said the plane was ‘very near the ground’ after dropping altitude. 

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The gap between the strongest and weakest passports on the list is the largest in the index’s 19-year history.
Travel
CNBC

The world’s most powerful passport has a clear winner

In 2024 it was a six-way tie, but in 2025 one country has broken ahead of the rest.

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The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties.
Travel
CNBC

How slew of aviation industry challenges will impact travel

The aviation industry is bracing for another year of difficulties, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are set to continue into 2025, say aviation consultants.

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The two bodies found in the JetBlue plane’s wheel well have raised security concerns.
USA
Andy Rose, Josh du Lac and Carlos Suarez

Two people found dead in wheel well of plane

The bodies were badly decomposed.

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Pub manager Nicole Hayes shows Australian guest Paul Wright how to build a snowman.
UK
Matt Shrivell

Aussie tourist group trapped in UK pub

A group of Aussie tourists who had not seen snow before, are in two minds whether they are blessed or cursed as they continue their forced stay at a remote UK pub. 

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Australians are being warned entry requirements for the UK are about to change within hours.
Travel
Sarah Keszler

Travel rules for millions of Australians set to change within hours

Australians are being warned that the entry requirements for one of our most visited countries are about to change. Here’s what you need to know.

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A man has appeared in a Fiji court, charged over the alleged sexual assault of a flight crew member.
World

Magistrate sends alleged taxi rapist to Fiji’s high court

Accused man will face Fiji’s High Court after alleged attack on Virgin Australia crew member on New Year’s Day

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An Etihad flight was forced to abort takeoff.
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Victoria
Matt Shrivell

Flight disruptions after jumbo jet tyres explode on takeoff

A major international airport is experiencing mounting scheduling delays after a passenger plane was forced to abort takeoff when two tyres exploded on the runway. 

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A man has been charged over the alleged rape and sexual assault of a Virgin crew member in Fiji.
World
Digital Staff

Moments before Virgin Australia crew member allegedly raped in Fiji

A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.

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Nearly 87 per cent of Aeromexico flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time.
Travel
Staff Writers

World's most on-time airline revealed

The most on-time airline in the world has been revealed and the coveted title goes to a carrier you would not expect.

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Want to join 14,000 other Aussies and retire to Bali? Read our expert advice on visas.
Travel
Dave Smith

How to join 14,000 other Aussies and retire to Bali

Want to say goodbye to suburbia, move to a tropical island and spend your golden years sipping coconuts by the pool in your luxury villa or condo complex. Here’s how to make it happen.

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South Australian Jaboc Vennix has died on his honemoon in Bali.
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Australia
Max Corstorphan

Tragedy as Australian man dies during Bali honeymoon

An Australian man on his honeymoon with his new wife has died after being swept out to sea in dangerous swells.

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The wreckage of a Jeju Air aircraft that crashed at Muan International Airport killing 179 people.
World
CNBC

Aviation experts question concrete wall at end of runway

Aviation experts are questioning the role of a mound of dirt and a concrete wall past the end of a runway, which Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 slammed into, killing all but two people on board.

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