Aviation
Iggy Azalea feuds with American Airlines
Look, it’s not exactly Pulitzer Prize award winning journalism, but you can’t say you’re not just a little bit interested.
Midweek Interview
Midweek catch-up with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Angela Middleton
This week we caught up with NCL’s senior manager of sales who’s keen to get her youngest overseas for the first time this year with trips to Fiji and Hawaii already booked. Can we come too?
Cruise
“Abducted by luxurious pirates!” Crystal Cruises ship heads to Bahamas after US issues arrest warrant
The Crystal Symphony is channelling its inner OJ Simpson by running from the law. Unfortunately the cruise ship doesn’t have Al Cowlings by its side to keep it going.
Aviation
Passenger storms cockpit of Miami-bound flight, tries to climb out window
Those tired of hearing about COVID-related flight delays may find novelty in this truly bonkers incident that resulted in no less than a seven-hour delay.
Aviation
Plane passengers receive ‘hands on heads’ order for up to an hour in bizarre airline security measure
We reckon all flight attendants who work in the US deserve a medal, or at least free self-defence classes. Maybe some tasers, too.
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line to grow fleet, adding two ships from European sister lines
The cruise line is refusing to let travel ban extensions slow it down, announcing plans to grow its fleet by two more ships by 2023.
Aviation
Woman charged after attacking cabin crew on American Airlines flight
The female passenger allegedly hit a flight attendant repeatedly and tried to lift up her skirt, after accusing another cabin crew member of not picking up her rubbish.
Aviation
“Guys, stop it!”: Brawl erupts over last remaining seats on American Airlines flight
Let this video serve as a gentle reminder that while travel may be limited, unruly passengers are still out there wreaking havoc.
Cruise
Carnival cancels additional US sailings as it works to meet CDC requirements
Carnival Cruise Line has further paused its US operations as it scrambles to meet the CDC’s requirements, as well as the additional environmental requirements placed on the brand’s parent company.
Destinations
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off the coast of Jamaica and Cuba
An earthquake that triggered a tsunami warning has hit off the coast of Jamaica, Cuba and the Cayman Islands, with reports alleging it was felt as far as Miami.
Aviation
Man crawls on luggage carousel and sneaks onto tarmac
It’s all fun and games riding on a luggage carousel until you sneak into a highly classified area, sprint to the runway and get unceremoniously caught by police.
Aviation
Air Berlin’s “risky” stunt sends onlookers screaming
A pilot is being investigated for attempting a “risky” landing at Dusseldorf Airport, and please excuse us while we cancel our flights to Brisbane this weekend.