Want to fly an aircraft without a pilot’s license? Here’s your chance
No license? No problem. A new type of “personal air vehicle” (PAV) is hitting the market, and it will allow everyday folks a chance to take flight — thanks to …
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America Made Air Travel Safe But Doesn’t Care About Road Travel
Last week, the New York Times published a report on airline safety that found planes come close to crashing far more frequently than previously thought. In just the last couple …
Virgin Australia announces new bag tracking feature
Virgin Australia has revealed a new flight check in feature, allowing travellers to track their baggage. The tracking tool, which has been two years in the making, will be available …
Korean Air set to weigh some passengers before their flights
Boarding pass? Check. Passport? Check. Weight? What? Passengers flying with Korean Air in the next few weeks may be asked to take one additional step before boarding — getting on …
Compensation up to 200% of airfare for flight delay, cancellation
Photo: Reuters Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced new passenger rights protection regulations, for passengers affected by airline or airport disruptions. The …
Virgin Australia delivers grim airfare warning to travellers as airlines battle to cut emissions
Travellers may need to brace for sky-high ticket prices as airlines attempt to cut their emissions. The government’s updated safeguard mechanism, which came into effect in July, limits the greenhouse …
Half a million flights from just $49 to international and domestic destinations on offer in Virgin Australia’s Flight Frenzy sale
Travellers can score flights from $49 in Virgin Australia’s Flight Frenzy sale, on offer for five days only. More than 500,000 economy fares are included in the sale, to international …
Flynas offer 4-month installment plan
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas If you think travelling is expensive, think again! The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline Flynas now offers ‘fly now, pay later’ option allowing passengers …
The 10 most expensive travel destinations in the world? See the list
Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are …
Melbourne comedian Michelle Braiser’s AirTag hunt for luggage lost by airline 50m away
Australian comedian Michelle Braiser has followed her missing luggage around Edinburgh for days using AirTags, after landing in Scotland for her show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Wednesday. She …