Plans for world's tallest rollercoaster on Vegas Strip

A Florida-based thrill ride developer is seeking federal approval for air space to allow a 650-foot-tall roller coaster on the Las Vegas Strip.

Air NZ gets new shark-finned planes

Air New Zealand has received the first of 10 new Airbus A320 aircraft on the first day of the 50th Paris Air Show.

Travellers' dream flight crew revealed

If you could choose someone famous to pour your tea on your next plane trip, who would it be?

Airlines discriminate against pregnant women: researcher

Airlines are discriminating against pregnant women by deciding when they can and can’t fly, a University of Canterbury gender researcher says.

Passenger rants about poison on flight

Passengers aboard a flight from Hong Kong jumped on a man who began ranting about national security and the CIA, then bound his hands and feet for the final six hours of the flight to the United States on Monday.

Great Ocean Rd and the Great Outdoors

Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Rd boasts some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in the world, with quaint seaside towns, rugged coastlines and an abundance of native wildlife.

Trapped passengers forced to buy water

Passengers stuck on a plane for three hours when their flight was delayed were outraged to be charged for food and water.

NYC airport builds turtle barrier

NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials are building a 4,000-foot-long barrier to protect a runway at New York City's Kennedy Airport.

Why the World Cup cannot save Brazil's tourism industry

By Brad Haynes <br/> RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - For football fans flocking to Confederations Cup matches in Brazil's tropical northeast next week, getting tickets to the stadium should be sim...

48 hours in New York City for nature lovers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City has a wild side and it has nothing to do with its honking yellow taxis, towering skyscrapers and celebrity-studded nightclub crowds.

Plane lands in UK after note found in loo

A plane has made an emergency landing in Scotland after a passenger reported finding a note saying 'I set this plane on fire' in the toilet.

New airline uniform labelled 'too Glee'

A new airline that hasn’t yet got off the ground has already created a fluster on social media with its uniform being slammed as 'too Glee'.

Boeing set to confirm plans for larger 787 Dreamliner - sources

(Reuters) - Boeing Co is poised to launch a larger member of its 787 Dreamliner jetliner family to meet demand for long-haul travel within Asia and other long-haul routes, sources told Re...

Tourist couple jailed over paella

A British couple who refused to pay $25 for a paella they never ordered or received were stunned when Spanish police threw them in jail.

Winery hopping in the Yarra Valley

Victoria's Yarra Valley has more than 140 wineries and 48 cellar doors. We sampled a few of the best on a full-day wine tour.

Re, Oleron pearls of the Atlantic

The French islands of Re and Oleron off the west coast of France have become chic and expensive, but not flashy like the French Riviera.