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A Spirit Airlines flight was diverted from Haiti to the Dominican Republic where it landed safely.

Terror as US passenger plane fired on while trying to land

A passenger plane from the US has been hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti and had to make an emergency diversion.

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Thousands of travellers were stuck on a broken-down ship in Japan.

Major update after more than 100 Aussies stuck on cruise ship in Japan

Passengers claimed they were not allowed off the vessel while it was moored due to ‘unplanned maintenance’.

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You can now take the sweet aroma of Lake Como home with you.

Glam Italian tourist destination selling canned air to tourists

You can enjoy the air inhaled by the likes of Geroge Clooney for just $16.

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Travellers, including Australians Steve and Karen Dermietzel, are stuck on a broken-down ship in Japan.

More than 100 Aussies stuck on cruise ship in Japan

Passengers say they’re not allowed off the vessel and can’t access their passports.

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Victorian yoga instructor Joe was injured during a home invasion in Bali.
A man has been charged over an alleged assault after a bag fell on his head from the overhead baggage compartment while passengers were disembarking a flight from NZ to Sydney. File image
The eruption in the middle of the night caused panic among people living in local villages.

Huge Indonesian volcano erupts, killing nine people

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano has erupted, belching a fiery-red column of lava that's killed at least nine people.

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Passport scan at the bio-metric check-in at T1

Passport office under fire for unethical contracts

At least 18 public servants are under investigation for misconduct with taxpayer money including spending more than $135,000 scouting a seaside resort for a conference that was later held in Canberra.

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The Economist: How to beat jet lag

Practical tips on how to overcome the side effects and get to a flying start on your next work trip

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The inaugural Flight AA7 will make its historic takeoff from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.

Why millions are tracking flight bound for Aussie airport

‘We expect this to be one of the most tracked flights, with people around the world tuning in to follow the aircraft’s progress’.

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Jetstar has launched a massive sale on one-way flights to Japan
This luxury train ride around the world lasts 59 days, visits 12 countries and costs over $125k

This luxury ‘round the world’ train ride costs $125k

If travelling around the world by train sounds enticing and you’ve got several thousand dollars to spare, this latest adventure might be the one for you.

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Qantas has announced it will extend its Classic Plus rewards seat program to domestic flights.

Major news for 16 million Qantas frequent flyers

Travellers are set to benefit as the airline negotiates a tricky time away from the tarmac.

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Dubai International Airport DXB (pictured) is one of two Dubai airports welcoming Travel Without Borders, a new AI facial recognition system to phase out physical passports.

International airport launching passport-free travel

Passengers will feel like there’s no border control, but they will be tracked in a new way.

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