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Booked to fly to the Middle East? Don't cancel yet

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed...

03.03.2026 20

The New Daily

Natasha Heap

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

War has caused chaos for airlines in the Middle East, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.

02.03.2026 10

The Conversation

Natasha Heap

How do airlines set bag and weight limits? An ex-pilot explains new changes on the way

As more airlines crackdown on carry-on limits, see how the rules for flying within Australia and beyond are changing.

13.01.2026 20

The Conversation

Natasha Heap

Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger

A former airline pilot turned safety researcher explains the shocking lack of real-world testing to keep women safe in the air and on our roads.

17.11.2025 10

The Conversation

Natasha Heap

Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her?

The decades-long search for Amelia Earhart, her aircraft, and her navigator Fred Noonan, has been both controversial and costly.

13.11.2025 10

The Conversation

Natasha Heap

The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?

Keeping passengers safe is airlines’ highest priority. But rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones can create disruptions and increase operating...

17.06.2025 20

The Conversation

Natasha Heap

Speculation about the cause of Air India crash is rife. An aviation expert explains why it’s a problem

As history has shown, publicly speculating about a disaster when there is so little evidence available is more than just unhelpful.

13.06.2025 20

The Conversation

Natasha Heap