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Jetstar Baggage Allowance Changes: Free 7kg Carry-On Scrapped From 2027
Jetstar is replacing its free 7kg carry-on allowance with a cabin baggage system that separates underseat luggage from overhead storage. From February 2, 2027, every Jetstar Airways fare will include one small bag that fits beneath the seat. Passengers carrying a cabin suitcase, duffel or larger backpack for an overhead locker will generally need to…
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New UK Railcard Rule for 18-Year-Olds: Who Can Get Half-Price Train Travel?
A teenager who buys a 16–17 Saver shortly before turning 18 will no longer lose the discount on their birthday. From 17 August 2026, the Railcard will remain active for a full year from the date it is purchased. The change gives eligible young passengers 50% off most Standard Class fares for longer. It is…
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Southwest Airlines Reverses Plus-Size Passenger Policy: New Extra-Seat Rules
Southwest Airlines has restored greater flexibility for plus-size passengers after criticism of rules that required travelers needing additional space to buy a second seat before flying. Airport agents can now provide an adjoining seat free of charge when one is available. The change removes the strict advance-purchase requirement, but passengers could still be moved to…
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WestJet Strike Ends With Tentative Deal: Flight Cancellations, Refunds and Latest Travel Update
WestJet’s flight attendants are returning to work after the airline and CUPE reached a tentative agreement, bringing a short but highly disruptive strike to an end on Monday, August 3. The settlement removes the immediate threat of further strike action. It does not instantly repair WestJet’s schedule, however, leaving thousands of summer travellers facing several…
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Virgin Australia International Sale 2026: Bali, Fiji and Queenstown Flights From $429 Return
Virgin Australia has launched an international sale with return flights to Bali from $429, alongside discounted fares to Queenstown, Vanuatu and Fiji. The offer is aimed at Australians planning overseas trips between October 2026 and June 2027. Bookings close at 11.59pm AEST on Friday, August 7, 2026, unless the discounted allocation sells out earlier. Although…
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Qantas Flight QF27 Turns Back to Melbourne After Mechanical Issue
Nearly 200 passengers travelling from Sydney to Santiago were returned to Australia after a mechanical problem forced Qantas flight QF27 to abandon its journey across the Pacific. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had flown for more than four-and-a-half hours on Sunday, August 2, before turning around after passing New Zealand. It landed safely at Melbourne Airport…
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Peru Tourist Plane Crash Kills 13 During Nazca Lines Flight
A tourist plane carrying European visitors over Peru’s Nazca Lines crashed on Saturday, August 1, 2026, killing all 13 people aboard. The victims were 11 foreign tourists and two Peruvian crew members. Authorities confirmed there were no survivors. The aircraft came down in the Pueblo Viejo area outside Nazca, in Peru’s southern Ica region. Firefighters,…
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WestJet Strike 2026: 81 Flights Cancelled—Check Your Flight, Refund and Rebooking Options
WestJet passengers face a disrupted August long weekend after the airline cancelled 81 flights scheduled for Saturday, August 1. The cancellations are the first stage of a planned network reduction before a possible strike or lockout involving approximately 4,400 flight attendants. WestJet confirmed the 81 cancellations as of 10:30 p.m. Mountain Time on July 31.…