# Travel & Holidays **URL:** \ **Category:** Spy Lounge\ **Created:** [January 21, 2016, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666 "2016-01-21T09:35:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 166
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3338 "2026-09-30T23:03:45Z")
> **[Sydney Airport near-collision one of worst in 20 years, investigators say](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/nsw-atsb-sydney-airport-runway-conflict-preliminary-reports/107210322)** > > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has delivered findings on four of the six ongoing investigations into conflict investigations at Sydney Airport in recent months.  ---
**Author:** ![stmookeyj027](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/stmookeyj027/32/414672_2.png) [@stmookeyj027](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/stmookeyj027)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3339 "2026-10-01T07:00:39Z")
> [@MossPickle](#): > > Here’s a sneaky way to get to the airport for 50 cents - take ~~the train to Toombul Station or~~ a bus to Ninth Avenue, Toombul, and take the Brisbane Airport operated shuttle bus for free. Boom - 50c! If I have the time I take the bus from Toombul that stops at the DFO and take the free shuttle from there (but I do have to allow time, they only run once every half hour or so). These days I just take an Uber from the city if staying there (not that much more costly). ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3340 "2026-10-02T09:05:45Z")
> **[92K views · 1.1K reactions | In the early 1970s Ansett and TAA ruled the...](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1755433499079019/?rdid=47W4URIi3KWjGoZJ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fr%2F18TKeFe8PN%2F)** > > In the early 1970s Ansett and TAA ruled the Australian skies and these air hostesses (as they were called back then) were among the smiling faces welcoming passengers on board Boeing 727s, DC9s and... ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3341 "2026-10-04T20:25:11Z")
The current ramp to the front of departures at Melbourne Airport T1 T2 and T3 will close at 9pm tonight, with temporary diversions until the new pick up and drop off area opens at around 4am tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3342 "2026-10-05T22:54:34Z")
> **[Smooth sailing for new passenger zones at Melbourne Airport](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-06/vic-new-melbourne-airport-drop-off-pick-up-area-opens/107231868)** > > The new pick-up and drop-off zones have largely met with passenger approval on the first morning of operation.  EDIT: according to ABC Radio Melbourne breakfast show today, the last passenger to use the old ramp before the closure received a $1970 travel voucher, representing the year the airport opened. ---
**Author:** ![Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/radiohead/32/21429_2.png) [@Radiohead](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radiohead)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3343 "2026-10-06T02:42:35Z")
Looks like a great set up.. only downside is that it looks like passengers will have a longer walk to/from the terminals… Hopefully it will make getting in/out of the precinct quicker… as whenever I’ve taken the SkyBus to/from MEL, it’s usually slow going for first/last few kilometres. ---
**Author:** ![tamago\_otoko](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tamago_otoko/32/488237_2.png) [@tamago\_otoko](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/tamago_otoko)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2026, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3344 "2026-10-06T11:48:40Z")
I’ll have to check it out when I next visit. Though funnily enough, I always thought the old ramps (that separated arrival pickups from departure dropoffs) work really well at MEL, certainly when compared to the shitshow that is the combined pickup/dropoff zone at BNE. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3345 "2026-10-06T20:33:39Z")
> **[Tourists must pay and book ahead to see iconic Twelve Apostles](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-07/tourists-need-to-pay-and-book-to-visit-twelve-apostles/107233206)** > > The Victorian government hopes the tourist-booking system for the Twelve Apostles will ease overcrowding during peak periods. ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_Cee1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/96bed5/32.png) [@Karen\_Cee1](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Karen_Cee1)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3346 "2026-10-07T04:47:07Z")
I hope you can still catch the SkyBus from the same location ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3347 "2026-10-07T08:31:02Z")
> **[44K views · 156 reactions | Driving to Melbourne Airport in a vehicle over...](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1629619478817720/?rdid=zjq5uf65vPgYOEDd&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fv%2F19oTJQ1758%2F)** > > Driving to Melbourne Airport in a vehicle over 2.2 metres? Our new dedicated Over Height Vehicle Pick Up & Drop Off for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 is now open. > > This route is for vehicles over 2.2 metres... ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 11:37am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3348 "2026-10-07T11:37:18Z")
> **[Air India hints at new Aussie routes as ‘big game changer’ makes flying...](https://karryon.com.au/industry-news/airline/air-india-hints-new-au-routes/)** > > Air India says it’s making things easier for Australian visitors by expanding its hub-and-spoke links for passengers flying beyond the country’s main ports. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3349 "2026-10-11T07:27:44Z")
Princess Cruises have announced a yet-to-be unveiled cruise ship will be based in Melbourne for the 2028/29 season. [https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/cruise-comeback-princess-cruises-set-to-homeport-a-ship-in-melbourne-for-the-first-time-in-years/news-story/805166d4f1b61386f52250cc365bfd2e](https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/cruise-comeback-princess-cruises-set-to-homeport-a-ship-in-melbourne-for-the-first-time-in-years/news-story/805166d4f1b61386f52250cc365bfd2e) ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3350 "2026-10-11T07:36:35Z")
> **[Melbourne Star to reopen on 15th October following $11 million overhaul](https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/melbourne-star-to-reopen-on-15th-october-following-11-million-overhaul)** ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3351 "2026-10-14T10:18:05Z")
> **[Air New Zealand Dumps Qantas Partnership for Virgin Australia](https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/10/13/air-new-zealand-dumps-qantas-partnership/)** > > Qantas and Air New Zealand end their codeshare on April 7, 2027, while Virgin Australia seeks approval for a five-year deal. > The partnership between Qantas and Air New Zealand will end on 7 April 2027. Qantas codeshare flights operated by Air New Zealand will no longer be available to book from this date. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3352 "2026-10-14T11:12:30Z")
> **[Mildura and South Australia connected by bus service after six-year hiatus](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-12/bus-service-restarts-between-mildura-and-south-australia/107220428)** > > A bus named after a family Cavoodle is helping reconnect Sunraysia commuters to South Australia. > It will initially run twice a week, departing Adelaide on Mondays and Thursdays and returning on Tuesdays and Fridays. > > It will run as an express service with pick-ups at Mildura, Renmark, Adelaide Airport and the Adelaide Central Bus Station. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3353 "2026-10-15T01:03:58Z")
> **[Rex grounds two routes 10 months after $60m rescue package](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/rex-suspends-orange-port-macquarie-services/107260016)** > > Less than a year after Rex was sold with the aid of a federal government rescue package, the embattled airline has suspended services to Orange and Port Macquarie. > The carrier announced that flights to and from Sydney and Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast and Orange in the Central West will be indefinitely halted from October 25. > > REX said it would monitor the situation and consider reinstating the routes “once fuel prices decrease to a level that makes it commercially viable for flights to resume”. * * * **[Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure pulled from Australian market by March 2028](https://travelweekly.com.au/carnival-luminosa-and-carnival-adventure-pulled-from-australian-market-by-march-2028/)** > Carnival Cruise Line will now fully withdraw _Carnival Luminosa_ and _Carnival Adventure_ from Australia in March 2028 as part of its long-term global fleet planning. > > _Carnival Luminosa_, which has sailed seasonally from Brisbane since the industry restarted in 2022, will make her final voyage from Sydney on 15 March 2028. _Carnival Adventure_ will depart Sydney on 20 March 2028 and will not return to Australia as originally planned. > > _Carnival Luminosa_ and _Carnival Adventure_ were both supposed to split their time between Australia and North America, with _Carnival Splendor_ and _Carnival Encounter_ staying year-round. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3355 "2026-10-18T02:45:10Z")
Qantas pilot Simon Carless (fiance of Back Roads and Muster Dogs host Lisa Millar) has retired after 41 years of service. > **[Lisa Millar](https://www.facebook.com/100069634869018/posts/1417130100618139/?rdid=rDgzD5bmrKcOWwkk&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19nuYPPbVq%2F)** > > They say if you do something for 10,000 hours you can master it > > So what does 25,321 hours of flying deliver? ✈️ > > About 30 return trips to the moon actually > > And this whole thing has been a little... ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3356 "2026-10-20T09:52:56Z")
> **[Reports of bed bugs on a Qantas flight prompt warning from expert](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/bed-bugs-on-plane-explainer/107259322)** > > An expert says there is virtually nothing passengers can do once they are aboard a bed bug infested flight but suggests places where to start looking for the critters. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666/3357 "2026-10-21T11:12:50Z")
![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/7/e/97e1e9d6852894a43954f6aa79b6e2332a37cc0d.png) > **[Spirit of Tasmania](https://www.facebook.com/spiritoftasmania/posts/pfbid0rYQmjDdALQxBSXbwmCoEAWuvDtwFn9spyReMRMfxbuQ4wEydwgB5JVfSyeeV8ANyl?rdid=GTJbDdCT3ttTqCZb&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F1DRHKFGr8K%2F)** > > For more than two decades, Spirit of Tasmania I and II have carried millions of passengers across Bass Strait. Holidaymakers and homecomers, road-trippers and first-timers, and more than a few sleepy... UPDATE 22/10 > **[New Devonport ferry terminal opens as old Spirit ships farewelled](https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/new-devonport-ferry-terminal-opens-as-old-spirit-ships-farewelled/)** > > A 740-tonne gantry supports four ramps for loading the new vessels… > Shipbroker Clarksons is handling the sale of the two older ships (Spirit of Tasmania I and II). > > TT-Line said it was in advanced negotiations with several interested parties and did not expect the vessels to be berthed for long. It said it hoped to announce the sales in the near future. [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/travel-holidays/666.md?page=165)