Safety report released into power bank fire on Virgin flight to Hobart amid rule changes
Australia’s transport safety regulator has reiterated warnings about the use of power banks on airplanes, in its report…
OpenAI makes big Australia push as competition heats up
OpenAI has opened its first Australian office in Sydney and struck local partnerships with dozens of businesses, including…
One item Aussies urged to travel with ‘at all times’ as new plane ban comes in tomorrow
Australian passengers are being urged to take one important item on flights now that powerbanks will be banned…
Lady Joan Branson, wife of businessman Richard Branson, dies aged 80
British businessman Sir Richard Branson announced the death of his “wonderful” wife Joan on Wednesday morning. Joan, who…
Australian airlines are banning the use of power banks on flights. Here’s what to know
Passengers on Australian flights will soon be prohibited from using power banks under a unanimous move by the…
Virgin and Qantas to ban use of portable power banks after string of fires
Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international…
Australia’s busiest international air route city pairs revealed with Melbourne-Singapore surprising analysts
Australia’s busiest international air route city pairs have been revealed with Melbourne-Singapore surprising analysts to sit at number…
Pet-friendly flights are taking off in Australia. Here’s what to know
The first pet-friendly commercial flights have taken off in Australia this week. Operated by Virgin Australia, the flights…
Urgent warning as contagious disease outbreak spreads to NSW after shopping centres and restaurants revealed as exposure sites in other states
By NICHOLAS WILSON, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:42 EDT, 18 September 2025 | Updated: 07:47 EDT, 18 September…
Airline receives mixed reaction to pets on planes pilot program
Charlie Star is an eight-year-old poodle with a major case of FOMO. His owner Josie Ure is delighted…
Breastfeeding Gold Coast mum says she was asked to leave Virgin Australia lounge
Virgin Australia has apologised to a mother-of-two who was asked to leave the airline’s Melbourne lounge on Monday…
Australian airlines fare poorly in global ranking of frequent flyer programs
Millions of Australians are signed up to airline loyalty schemes, but a new global ranking has found they’re…