Qantas has been accused of underpaying staff at Sydney Airport for years, a claim it rejects. The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT branch confirmed to news.com.au on Tuesday it was in a dispute with the airline over the payment of workers, after a letter, dated Tuesday last week, wasContinue Reading
An American influencer who is on a mission to make travel “an equal experience for all, regardless of size” has outlined the changes she wants hotels to make to be more accommodating – including wider hallways, elevators and bathrooms. Jaelynn Chaney, who is behind a campaign for plus-sized travellers toContinue Reading
Passengers have been left shaken and a flight has been forced to turn around after “wild” turbulence hit a Jetstar plane. The aborted flight from Auckland endured turbulence that was so severe, passengers were left airborne in their seats. New Zealand’s South Island was hit by wind gusts of upContinue Reading
A sudden influx of tourists at an ancient monument in Thailand has prompted concern. Khao Klang Nok in Si Thep, about 200km north of Bangkok, has been described by the few visitors who have posted it on social media as “a less-known archaeological site” and “low cost Machu Picchu”. ButContinue Reading
A Singapore-bound Qantas flight from Sydney has had to make an emergency landing in Darwin, with one passenger claiming a man on board threatened cabin crew. The flight took off from Sydney Airport about 1.30pm on Sunday and was scheduled to arrive at Singapore Changi Airport just before 6.30pm, localContinue Reading
There is less than one day left on Etihad Airways’ huge flash sale. Aussies can snap up sale fares from Sydney and Melbourne to Europe and the Middle East from $1,249 return. The eligible travel dates are between October 4 and November 22 this year but the flights must beContinue Reading
An ubergreen 270-foot (82m) super yacht run on wind and solar power with enough room for a nightclub on board has been unveiled. The state-of-the-art boat is only in the concept stage at the moment so the price is unknown, however it is expected to sell for megabucks. It isContinue Reading
A woman who moved from New Zealand to Australia has opened up about the culture shock she experienced when it came to making friends – and it turns out she is not alone. The expat explained back home people in her community were much more open with others and didn’tContinue Reading
The former chief of Australia’s competition watchdog has slammed the current system of allocating slots to aircraft at Sydney Airport as “extremely problematic”. Rod Sims, who stepped down as chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission last year, told the committee of a senate inquiry on Wednesday that QantasContinue Reading
Footy fans travelling to the NRL grand final by train could face up to 30 minute delays ahead of kick-off, as urgent track repair is required. Sydney Trains alerted passengers travelling to Olympic Park to expect delays up to 30 minutes after “urgent track repairs at Flemington” was required onContinue Reading