Tourism
Coronavirus: Tourism pioneer becomes first Australian casualty as another travel ban imposed
A passenger who was on board Diamond Princess has become the first Australian to die of coronavirus, as the government imposes travel sanctions on Iran and one of the world’s largest travel trade shows cancels.
Aviation
An “unforgivable error”: Iran makes arrests over downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight
by Christian Fleetwood
Iran has made arrests in response to the state’s shooting down of a Ukraine passenger jet last week, which killed all 176 people on board.
Aviation
Iran acknowledges Ukraine International Airlines flight was brought down “unintentionally” by military
by Christian Fleetwood
After initially denying responsibility, Iran has owned up to bringing down a Ukraine International Airlines aircraft carrying 176 people.
Aviation
Scott Morrison says intelligence received shows Iran shot down Ukrainian passenger plane
by Christian Fleetwood
Scott Morrison said he has received intelligence that shows Iran shot down the Ukrainian International Airlines flight that crashed on Wednesday.
Aviation
Passenger plane crashes in Iran, killing 176 people
by Christian Fleetwood
A Boeing 737 aircraft has crashed shortly after take-off in Iran, killing all on board. Here’s what we know about the incident so far.
Tourism
Aussie flights affected by Iran missile attacks, cruise lines on high alert
by Ali Coulton
Iranian missile attacks on US airbases in Iraq may cause longer flight times for Aussies travelling to Europe, as well as amended cruise itineraries.
Destinations
Australian travel bloggers Mark Firkin and Jolie King released by Iran
by Christian Fleetwood
Australian and British travel bloggers Jolie King and Mark Firkin have been released by Iran after being imprisoned for three months.
Destinations
Aussie travel bloggers detained in Iran over alleged drone activity
The pair were documenting an overland voyage from Australia to London when they were arrested for allegedly launching a drone near a military area.
Aviation
Aussie airline to reroute London flights following United States’ Iran ban
by Ali Coulton
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff have had to reroute their path to the kitchen after the office dog left a nasty surprise on the rug.
Aviation
Destinations
Commercial airlines warned Iran military could target flights due to “miscalculation or misidentification”
Are you or a client flying over the Persian Gulf in the near future? You may want to give this a read.
Tourism
Intrepid Travel proves sisters are doing it for themselves
Intrepid Travel has unveiled a bunch of new female-led tours, and man, do we feel great about being women.
Wholesalers
Tour operator cancels Iran trips
by Tara Harrison
Is the hot spot of 2017 now a no-go? We consult with the industry on how American politics is hitting the Australian travel scene.