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XL class: Plane seats for the obese

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:55:00 GMT

AIRLINE which charges passengers by the kilo launches the first "XL" class in the skies, to cater for passengers over 130kg.

Flying high: World's best airlines revealed

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:34:23 GMT

FIND out which Australian airline has leaped back into a prestigious list of the world's top 10 airlines, only to have its partner airline steal the limelight by nabbing first position.

Want to go to Rio? Here's all you need to know

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:18:00 GMT

TICKETS, flights, where to stay, and how to stay safe. Here's everything you need to plan your trip to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014.

Travel agent 'kidnapped tourist'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:21:00 GMT

A TOURIST who overstayed his visa in Dubai was allegedly hunted down by his travel agent and locked in the company office.

British summer rain 'to stay' until 2018

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:55:11 GMT

THE best advice for visitors to Britain - pack an umbrella - is more vital than ever.

Dolphin dies after tourist photos

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:15:13 GMT

A DOLPHIN has died in China after tourists hoisted it out of the water to pose with it for photographs, provoking outrage online.

Virgin plane in emergency landing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:28:01 GMT

UPDATE: AN emergency landing made by a Virgin plane at a Mildura airport this morning is being looked at by the aviation watchdog.

The coolest inflight invention in ages?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:33:33 GMT

FLIGHT attendants will be able to know exactly what you're thinking - even while you're asleep - with this new device. Find out what it is.

Is this really our sexiest beach?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:52:00 GMT

GRAFFITI, loud cars, the stench of vomit. Celebs, hipsters, tanned beauties. Does this Sydney beach deserve the title?

Recycled in style

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:37:00 GMT

A STYLISH resort RIMBA Jimbaran Bali is opening in Bali in September in the grounds of sister property AYANA Resort and Spa.

Teen jumps 9m long shark

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:59:00 GMT

IF YOU were in the water and a 23 ton, 9m long shark happened to glide past - what would you do? Hitch a ride?

Baby cash bonus for royals

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:59:00 GMT

BRITISH royal family set to cash in as looming birth of a new heir to the throne sets off a $165 million retail bonanza.

That's a real rental car stuff up!

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:54:00 GMT

THRIFTY Car Rental has apologised for accidentally sending US customers an offer for a free rental, only to take back the offer.

These are the world's sexiest beaches

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:26:00 GMT

THESE are the beaches that a luxury travel website says will make you drool. Hot, sexy and a hit with celebrities. So which Aussie beach made the cut?

Passenger says entire flight poisoned

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:51:31 GMT

A FLIGHT from Hong Kong on which a man claimed everyone was poisoned has arrived safely in New Jersey and the man taken off the plane.

Turbulent start to budget flight

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:12:08 GMT

Norwegian Air Shuttle has apologised for refusing passengers food, water and even blankets on its recently launched long-haul flights.

Handy portraits tell global story

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT

WHEN Timur Zhansultanov, a designer from Astana in Kazakhstan, decided to document the everyday moments of his life he didn't expect such an intense reaction from news websites around the world.

Obesity a 'big issue' for airlines

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:37:00 GMT

OBESE passengers cost more to fly but airlines say they will not charge them extra unless they want to be 'more comfortable'.

‘Pay up to sit next to each other’

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:01:00 GMT

NEWLYWEDS furious at being forced to fork out $49 to guarantee they’ll be able sit next to each other on their honeymoon. They’d rather sit apart.

Who’s in your fantasy flight crew?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:21:00 GMT

THE ultimate flight attendants and pilots have been revealed in a survey of passengers. It’s what mile-high dreams are made of. So who tops the list?

Are these the ugliest planes ever?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:18:00 GMT

AIRLINES are getting more creative with the way they design their planes, but as these pictures show, they don’t always hit the mark.

Drama as amphibious tour bus sinks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:19:00 GMT

SCREAMING children were among 31 people who had to be rescued when a UK amphibious tourist bus sank in a “splash down” that went terribly wrong.

Paradise lost? How we're ruining Bali

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:25:14 GMT

IDYLLIC beaches are littered with waste, traffic is gridlocked, some footpaths are in a dangerous state of disrepair. Tourism is "destroying" Bali, and locals are fighting back.

‘Hypnosis revealed I killed my rapist’

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:28:00 GMT

A WOMAN who shot a man she claimed raped her more than 30 years ago says she only remembered she had killed him after having hypnotherapy.

The best songs to listen to on planes

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:00:00 GMT

ARE you a nervous flyer? Kick back and chillax - the most calming songs to listen to on planes have been revealed by music streaming service Spotify.