Travel

The ‘clearest lake in the world’ is at risk of turning cloudy.

Why tourists are being told to wipe their shoes before visiting ‘world’s clearest lake’

‘If this invasive micro-organism enters the lake, it has the potential to have far-reaching consequences.’

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A Ground Delay Program (GDP) due to a shortage of air traffic controllers at Sydney Airport is impacting all airlines in and out of Sydney today.

Dozens of flights grounded as staff shortages bring Sydney Airport to its knees

The absence of one air traffic controller triggered dozens of flights to be cancelled out of Australia’s largest airport.

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Video has emerged of what appears to be a brawl at a popular beach club in Bali supposedly involving Australian tourists.

Violent brawl erupts outside iconic Bali beach club

It’s understood several foreigners, including at least one Australian, beat up security using objects as weapons.

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Sydney Airport lands Hong Kong Airlines with daily non-stop flights.

Thousands of passengers to benefit from major change at Sydney airport

‘More flights means more competition, more choice, and a better experience for Australian travellers.’

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This snowy Japanese town is turning sour at overtourism as security deployed to keep tourist under control.

Japanese town’s drastic act to control unruly tourists

Officials say international visitors have been causing disruptions.

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Destinations included in the sale are Honolulu, Singapore, Auckland, Dehli and London.

Qantas launches huge sale with international flights from $499

The airline has discounted 400,000 seats across almost its entire global network.

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A performing mermaid has been attacked by a giant fish at an aquarium.

Giant fish attacks mermaid at popular aquarium

A performer has narrowly escaped death after a giant fish bit her entire head while she was working as a mermaid in a tank of an aquarium at an exploration park. 

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An Airbus plane operated by Air Busan was preparing to leave for Hong Kong when it caught fire. (AP PHOTO)

Horror as plane bursts into flames moments before take-off

A passenger plane has caught fire just before take-off at a major international airport, sparking an urgent evacuation of 169 passengers and seven crew.

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Politicians in Edinburgh have approved a tourist tax for visitors staying overnight in the Scottish capital, introducing the first charge of its kind in the United Kingdom.

Why this popular tourist spot is about to be more expensive to visit

Visitors will soon be slapped with a new nightly fee at a range of accommodation.

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A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after is suddenly dropped altitude mid flight.

Chaos and screams as Boeing plane plunges mid-flight

WATCH: A United Airlines flight has been forced to make an emergency landing after the plane rapidly dropped altitude 93 minutes into its journey, sending passengers, food and possessions flying.

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

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.

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.

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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