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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...
June 18, 4:04 pm
Treble Cone ski field narrows loss

The operator of Treble Cone ski field reported a loss last season but it was smaller than...
June 18, 2:39 pm
Visiting Singapore's bustling metropolis

A trip to the bustling metropolis of Singapore is a captivating blend of the old and...
June 18, 12:25 pm
Travellers' dream flight crew revealed

If you could choose someone famous to pour your tea on your next plane trip, who would it...
June 18, 12:19 pm
Airlines discriminate against pregnant women: researcher

Airlines are discriminating against pregnant women by deciding when they can and can’t...
June 18, 10:39 am
Passenger rants about poison on flight

Passengers aboard a flight from Hong Kong jumped on a man who began ranting about...
June 18, 7:51 am
How to streamline your travel

It’s not just regular travellers who can benefit from a few tips on how to make those...
June 17, 6:20 pm
Holiday plans revolve around pets

About 80 per cent of pet owners say they would cancel or change their holiday plans if...
June 17, 4:27 pm
Hotel Review: Hotel Indigo Hong Kong

Gazing over the glittering Hong Kong skyline, listening to the roar of the city traffic...
June 17, 4:11 pm
Great Ocean Rd and the Great Outdoors

Victoria’s renowned Great Ocean Rd boasts some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in...
June 17, 3:52 pm
Perisher ski instructor back for more

Veteran piste basher Marty Firle says he gets a buzz from watching skiiers improve.
June 17, 2:47 pm
Trapped passengers forced to buy water

Passengers stuck on a plane for three hours when their flight was delayed were outraged...
June 17, 2:00 pm
Smiggs skiing a family affair

Smiggin Holes, in the NSW Snowies, makes learning to ski an easy family affair.
June 17, 1:40 pm
NYC airport builds turtle barrier

NEW YORK (AP) -- Officials are building a 4,000-foot-long barrier to protect a runway at...
June 17, 10:58 am
Why the World Cup cannot save Brazil's tourism industry

By Brad Haynes
RECIFE, Brazil (Reuters) - For football fans flocking...
June 17, 9:53 am
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...
June 17, 9:45 am
How to be a green traveller

Take your own water bottle, choose a fuel efficient plane and pack a reef-friendly...
June 17, 8:44 am
Plane lands in UK after note found in loo

A plane has made an emergency landing in Scotland after a passenger reported finding a...
June 17, 7:14 am
New airline uniform labelled 'too Glee'

A new airline that hasn’t yet got off the ground has already created a fluster on...
June 14, 8:20 pm
Kate christens new cruise liner

In her last confirmed public appearance before retreating to birth the royal baby, the...
June 14, 2:58 pm