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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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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