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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia continues to spew ash and volcanic material high into the air. (AP PHOTO)

Volcano ash cloud cancels flights to and from Bali

Flights to and from Bali have been cancelled across Australia following multiple volcanic eruptions in the holiday destination. 

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QantasLink Boeing 717. Credit: Geoffrey Thomas

Qantas drops one million discounted seats in huge sale

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas and Aussie holiday-makers have been given a golden opportunity to lock in travel plans as Qantas launches 72-hour sale.

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Rex administrators will get up to $80 million to keep regional services running and pay ex-workers.

Rex Airlines gets $80m government lifeline for regional flights

The federal Labor government will provide financing to keep regional airline routes operated by the embattled Rex airline running.

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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