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Australian Travelers Face $800 Fuel Surcharge Hike: What You Need to Know

Australians planning a holiday are facing a brutal blow with airfares set to surge and flights slashed as jet fuel supplies tighten and China curbs exports. From tomorrow, a return flight from Sydney to London with Cathay Pacific will be hit by an eye-watering $800 fuel surcharge on top of the usual ticket price. Qantas has already imposed a 5 per cent increase on international fares, while Virgin Australia has also begun raising its prices. Jetstar is quietly cancelling one in ten of its May flights in New Zealand, and Air New Zealand has already axed around 1,100 services. Experts warn prices are only going to get worse, with global jet fuel costs surging 11.2 per cent in a week to $175 a barrel - after jumping more than 80 per cent since late February, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Australians considering upcoming travel plans are bracing for a significant financial impact…

Internewscast
April 1, 2026

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Travel Alert: Essential Updates on Sydney Airport Flight Cancellations You Can’t Miss!

Several flights cancelled at Sydney Airport - what you need to know

Amid escalating tensions in Iran, flights to Doha and Dubai have been…

Internewscast
March 1, 2026

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Airlines Ignoring Emerging Threats in the Sky

New terror in the skies that airlines are brushing under the carpet

It was supposed to be a routine overnight flight across the Atlantic.…

Internewscast
August 9, 2025

Refuel your portfolio with oil stocks, says ANNE ASHWORTH

Business

Exploring Investment Opportunities: Is Now the Time to Consider BP or Shell in the Oil Sector?

The recent surge in oil prices, driven by the conflict in Iran,…

Internewscast
April 24, 2026

Emma Sleep mattress

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Mattress Industry Leader Faces $15 Million Penalty for Deceptive Online Advertising

Mattress company Emma Sleep has been ordered to pay a $15 million…

Internewscast
April 24, 2026

Ukraine pitches 'Donnyland' to honor Trump's aid against Russia: report

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Ukraine Proposes ‘Donnyland’ Tribute to Recognize Trump’s Support in Russia Conflict

According to a recent report, Ukrainian officials have proposed renaming a portion…

Internewscast
April 24, 2026

North Carolina woman charged in alleged Houston synagogue attack plot as investigators search for 2 others

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Breaking: North Carolina Woman Arrested in Houston Synagogue Attack Plot as Authorities Hunt for Additional Suspects

A woman from North Carolina has been formally charged in connection with…

Internewscast
April 24, 2026