Plane passengers have been left bemused and a bit ticked off after pilots were forced to turn their flight around due to a ferocious feline.

Qatari authorities have filed criminal charges against police officers working at Hamad International Airport following allegations women were invasively searched there last month.

Qatar’s prime minister has promised that those responsible for the invasive medical examinations inflicted on women at Hamad airport earlier this month will be held to account.

Adding to its already horrendous news week, the airline has become embroiled in an online recruitment scam.

If approved by the ACCC, the new partnership could allow British Airways to coordinate on more than 100 routes, expanding on its once-daily flight between Sydney and London.

Has the fact that it’s only Tuesday got you considering jumping on a plane to escape the daily grind? This Aviation Wrap is practically bursting with great deals to help you get there.

This week’s Aviation Wrap is brought to you from a galaxy far, far away not just because of the Star Wars image, but also because our journo drank too much coffee and now thinks she’s in outer space.

Felt a little in the dark lately about what’s been happening in the world of commercial aviation? This wrap should provide all the illumination you need.

Coincidentally, Travel Weekly’s editor also debuted a new look today. However, his flare-leg jeans and snakeskin boots were not as well-received as United’s new shades of blue.

This airline wrap is almost as short as this week promises to be, making it the perfect easy read for those still recovering from their long weekend antics.

Travel Weekly strongly condones the food focus of this week’s Airline Wrap. In fact, our support is so strong we’ve chosen to take an extra lunch break today.

Fly away from your problems with this fab airline wrap, and please take us with you. We can’t believe how many problems we have this early in the week.