July 23, 2026, was the busiest day for commercial air travel ever, according to data from @flightradar24.
— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) July 25, 2026
A whopping 153,359 commercial flights were tracked worldwide. pic.twitter.com/0fJ9mcjZkY
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The Airbus Project Sunrise test flight is about to fly over London on its “wrong way” back to Toulouse
Just about 2 hours remaining to Toulouse for the @Airbus A350-1000ULR flight test from Melbourne. Will the flight be in the air for a full 24 hours? Follow along at: https://t.co/fInIYKRAGr pic.twitter.com/InE0KIoAyu
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) July 28, 2026
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And it has landed… total flight time - 24 h 10 mins.
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And it only took 132 chiropractors to get the passengers off the plane 
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I know airlines get a lot of flack for some of their practices, but we have just had to cancel flights for 3 adults, 2 children and an infant due to a medical emergency. Despite our tickets being economy lite that aren’t entitled to refunds, Virgin was very accommodating and cancelled our flights for travel credit in a very quick and easy process as well as waiving the standard $109 cancellation fee per ticket.
(we have every intention to rebook at an appropriate time so we didn’t seek a money refund)
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Touchdown! ✈️
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) July 28, 2026
After 24 hours and 23 minutes in the air, the A350-1000ULR has completed the flight from Melbourne to Toulouse. pic.twitter.com/D5gnynjPOh
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The proposed order would apply only to US-registered planes because the FAA does not regulate foreign airlines.
Regulators in other countries, however, often follow FAA orders when the issue affects aircraft operating in their markets.
Flight from Sydney to Santiago had to be diverted back to Melbourne overnight due to mechanical issues, arriving back almost 10 hours after leaving Sydney
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Honestly it’s cheaper to book with virgin than jetstar with all the added costs
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Probably a good move… it takes too long to get off a flight when people faff about with stuff in overhead storage when they get up to leave.
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If they bring down the overall fare then introduce on top I’m not opposed, because as you say it gets ridiculous trying to find space in those lockers sometimes. However, I have little faith they will reduce their fares accordingly.
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Just pray that you don’t get the exit row or front row allocated if they aren’t taken (more likely to happen on Jetstar with the added costs of reserving that seat)…
OK Karen.
Of course not. There’s profit to be had.
Soon they’ll make you pay to go to the toilet, bring your own water and even save yourself in case of an emergency.
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I guess they don’t realise Qantas owns Jetstar…
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The ABC today published a lengthy investigation report into allegations of poor working conditions for staff on Carnival cruise ships. There will also be a report on the 7pm TV bulletin tonight.
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I travel Jetstar all the time so I’m familiar with the frustration of trying to find space in the overhead lockers. I avoid using them if I can, I do have a small wheeled suitcase I bring with me on short trips,it could probably fit in the locker but I prefer to check it in.As Jetstar usually make you go outside and board the aircraft via the stairs instead of the air bridge,the less I have to carry the better.,so I can hang onto the stair rails safely.
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Budget airline easyJet announced on Thursday that it had formally accepted a £5.7 billion (€6.6 billion) takeover bid from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management.
The offer price is £7.15 (roughly €8.35) in cash per share in easyJet. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.