'Six weeks of jet fuel' warning raises flight disruption fears in Europe
By Kristy Sexton-McGrath

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-17/jet-fuel-shortage-europe-travel-disruption-price-hikes/106574848

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Costa Rica Orders Removal of Toll Booths Near San Jose Airport

Drivers using Route 1 near Juan Santamaría International Airport are set to get some relief after President Rodrigo Chaves ordered the removal of the unused toll booth structures at Río Segundo de Alajuela and Naranjo. The tolls have not been collecting fees since last September, but the physical booths have remained in place, continuing to […]
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Costa Rica Travelers Face Uncertainty as Spirit Airlines Nears Liquidation

Spirit Airlines, the ultra-low-cost carrier that has connected Costa Rica to the United States with daily flights to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, is now staring down a very real possibility of total liquidation, and a decision could, according to a variety of sources, come as early as this week. For the hundreds of thousands of […]
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Regional council implores PM to develop national fuel tracker
By Kristina Harazim and David Iliffe

A Queensland council sends an open letter to the Albanese government calling for a national fuel tracker to protect rural economies, while criticising the federal fuel-saving campaign.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/balonne-shire-council-open-letter-fuel-tracker-prime-minister/106568442

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Global tour operator Intrepid invests millions in outback tourism
By Stewart Brash and Emma Haskin

Australian-based global tour operator Intrepid has announced a multi-million-dollar investment in Central Australia's Ooraminna Homestead, 30 kilometres south of Alice Springs.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-16/intrepid-invests-millions-in-ooraminna-homestead/106566418

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Pub crawl? Two families revive pubs in outback town
By Hannah Walsh and Jay Carstens

A revival is brewing in Barcaldine, with the renovation and reopening of two pubs the talk of the town.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/pub-revival-underway-in-barcaldine-central-west-qld/106541690

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Quiz: We're going on a trip — don't forget your toothbrush

What are the pyramids made out of? And which Caribbean island doesn't appear in the Beach Boys song Kokomo?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/travel-quiz/106509198

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The outback jobs disappearing as fuel costs hit tourism
By Jenae Madden

From roadhouses to stations, outback workers are losing their jobs as tourists stay away. Skyrocketing fuel prices, as well as concerns around the availability of fuel in remote locations, are causing a 76 per cent loss of revenue for tourist-dependent businesses.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/outback-workers-cut-as-tourists-stay-away-fuel-crisis-sa/106537958

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Uber Eats warns proposed e-bike laws would have 'immense' impact
By Jack McKay

Food delivery giant Uber Eats hits out at the Queensland government's push to introduce licensing mandates for e-bike and e-scooter users.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-15/queensland-proposed-ebike-escooter-laws-concerns-raised/106564556

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Costa Rica’s Cartago Train Is Back and It Matters More Than You Might Think

For tens of thousands of commuters who depend on the train between San José and Cartago, this Monday brought welcome news. The Costa Rican Railway Institute, or Incofer, announced the resumption of train service on the San José–Cartago route and the Pacífico–Atlántico connection as of April 13, following the completion of major works on railway […]
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