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Set your alarm: a planetary grouping happens this April
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (196+ words) From April 19 to 23, Mars, Mercury and Saturn appear close together in the eastern sky from 5am until dawn Stargazers are in for a cosmic treat this weekend weather permitting, as three planets appear together in the morning sky. From April 19 to…...
A dazzling meteor shower is set to sparkle above Melbourne this month " here's how to see it
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (334+ words) Time Out A dazzling meteor shower is set to sparkle above Melbourne this month " here's how to see it This annual spectacle (the Lyrid meeor shower) will light up the skies above Victoria for two weeks this month " here's everything…...
Here's how to watch NASA's Artemis II landing in the Pacific Ocean
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (211+ words) It'll plummet to earth Friday evening. NASA's incredible journey around the moon is coming to an end today, with the crew of the Artemis II set to land back on Earth Friday night. It was an awe-inspiring space saga'a10-day…...
Emirates adds new Cape Town flights
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (255+ words) As Gulf airlines slowly get back to normal, there's a glimmer of good news for the Mother City. There's good news for travellers looking to head out of Cape Town via Dubai, as Emirates plans to add three weekly flights…...
British Airways will allow passengers to take voice and video calls onboard
2+ week, 18+ hour ago (312+ words) Every passenger will get free high-speed internet access on the airline's long-haul flights, thanks to Elon Musk's satellite company Starlink There's something quite nice about being switched off from the rest of the world while flying. At 38, 000ft in the air,…...
British Airways to launch new daily flights from Melbourne to London next year
2+ week, 1+ day ago (250+ words) The best of Melbourne for free. The new route will operate daily via Kuala Lumpur, with the first flight scheduled for take-off on January 11, 2027 From 2027, travellers will be able to fly between'Melbourne and London every single day, with British Airways…...
This airport lounge in Las Vegas feels more like a buzzy bar. Here's what it's like inside.
2+ week, 1+ day ago (653+ words) Sidecar, the new American Express airport lounge, may signal a dramatic change in the pre-departure ritual. When you talk about airport lounges, size generally matters. The bigger the space, the better. But American Express is flipping that concept on its…...
Can air travel get any worse?
2+ week, 2+ day ago (961+ words) Travel and aviation experts provide key insights ahead of the peak Northern Hemisphere summer travel season. If you have upcoming travel plans - particularly over the peak Northern Hemisphere summer period between June and August - you'd be wise to approach overseas…...
A dreamy 'pink moon' will light up Melbourne's skies this week
2+ week, 4+ day ago (283+ words) The best of Melbourne for free. The April full moon is a special one, here's everything you should know about trying to see it from Victoria The magical blood moon that rose above Melbourne last month left us all pretty…...
Why flight ticket prices are escalating
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (405+ words) South Africans should brace for higher flight ticket prices as airlines begin adjusting fares due to rising fuel costs. Travellers planning to fly, whether locally or internationally, should prepare to pay a little more for their tickets. Earlier this month,…...