London: British Airways strike action talks falter
THE Unite union said today it is disappointed that British Airways cabin crew strikes will go ahead.

Hobart: Pilot in failed landing gear drama
A TASMANIAN pilot was forced in to lengthy holding pattern above Hobart after his landing gear failed to engage.

UK: Rhino request tops bizarre hotel demands
HOTEL staff has revealed they have had to find a rhino for a birthday gift, propose for nervous men and lend their trousers to guests.

New strategy: Air NZ to slash trans-Tasman fares
AIR New Zealand intends to slash fares on trans-Tasman flights and axe business class to Wellington and Christchurch.

Talks: BA meeting a last ditch to stop strike
BRITISH Airways' chief executive and Unite union leader Tony Woodley have held face-to-face talks in a bid to avert this weekend's planned cabin crew strike.

Pricing power: Airfares to soar in Asia-Pacific
OVERSEAS fares may be twice those in other parts of the world as airlines get pricing power.

Tea: Tourist jailed in sniffer dog stuff-up
WOMAN spends five days in custody on drug charges after tea mistaken for amphetamines.

Brazil: Airlines to reveal seat legroom ratings
AIRLINE wachdog to introduce legroom ranking system so passengers will know how much space they will have.

Video footage: Diver 'rides' shark during feeding frenzy
DIVER who rode on the back of a tiger shark during feeding frenzy posts action on YouTube.

Snug: New 'Snuggie' for travellers
A NEW snugly-fitting jacket-tent outfit will have claustrophobic travellers running for the hills.

Host: Nepal's unique bid to lure tourists
NEPAL'S tourist board is hoping to send visitor numbers soaring by hosting the world's highest same-sex marriage on Mount Everest.

Problem: Boeing told to fix 777 malfunction
AVIATION watchdog orders Boeing to fix a software problem in hundreds of 777 aircraft that could cause them to overrun the runway.

Sentenced: Cabin crew jailed for sexy texting
A MARRIED Emirates flight attendant and her supervisor have been convicted of "coercion to commit sin" in Dubai.

Culture clash: Laos threatened by sex and drugs
STONED, drunk and bikini-clad tourists are turning the South-East Asian destination in to the "lost city of sin".