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Space tourism won't hurt environment: Branson

SINGAPORE (AFP) - British billionaire Richard Branson said Monday that rocket-powered...
May 14, 9:43 am
App helps wealthy US travellers hitch rides on private jets

TORONTO (Reuters) - Wealthy travellers wanting to fly in style can book empty seats on...
May 14, 9:26 am
Return to the country, running to Stawell

When a one-time country kid decides to take an Easter holiday on a budget, the simplicity...
May 13, 5:33 pm
Woman kicked off plane for singing Whitney Houston

Some people have a voice that brings you to tears; others just make you want to cry.
May 13, 4:32 pm
Fake pilot flew passengers for 8 months

A manhunt is underway for a con artist who posed as a pilot and flew passenger jets...
May 13, 3:18 pm
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in the Scottish Highlands

Often voted the world's greatest train journey, the voyage from Glasgow to Fort William...
May 13, 1:18 pm
Fumes on flight force pilots to mask up

Both pilots on a flight from Frankfurt to London had to don oxygen masks after a strong...
May 13, 12:47 pm
Turkish Airlines reverses stewardess lipstick ban

ANKARA (AFP) - Turkish Airlines has reversed a ban on air hostesses wearing...
May 13, 9:43 am
Richard Branson swaps suit for skirt to honour bet

SEPANG, Malaysia (AP) -- British business magnate Richard Branson has lost his latest job...
May 13, 9:26 am
Branson to dress in drag on charity flight

Virgin founder makes good on bet to dress in drag as a stewardess on a flight, but is...
May 12, 3:33 pm
Ski fields are optimistic after cold snap

Ski field operators hope falls of snow earlier this month are the start of a good ski...
May 11, 3:58 pm
Encounters on Spanish pilgrim trail

Spain is one of the cheapest European destinations, so take a trip through the north and...
May 10, 7:18 pm
Be ready for rising European petrol costs

Petrol prices vary quite significantly across Europe, with Andorra, Luxembourg and...
May 10, 5:57 pm
Gay weekend away? Not at this B&B

A Northland bed and breakfast operator is inviting the gay community to help him...
May 10, 1:54 pm
Search continues for missing cruise couple

The search continues from the sea and air for a young NSW couple on a cruise liner fell...
May 10, 12:10 pm
Highway to hell: the 10 most traffic-congested cities

Which city has the worst traffic in the world? The answer might surprise you.
May 10, 11:55 am
Street savvy Penang

A stroll in any direction in Georgetown and you're certain to find numerous street...
May 10, 11:17 am
UK budget airline to test ash cloud detector

LONDON (AP) -- A U.K. budget airline will create an artificial volcanic ash cloud over...
May 10, 10:12 am
Flyers don't turn off phones: survey

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Despite rules requiring US flyers to turn off their phones and other...
May 10, 8:14 am
Missing cruise ship couple fell overboard

CCTV has revealed a couple missing from a cruise ship in Sydney fell overboard.
May 10, 7:38 am