Daily Travel Intel: Qantas’ Third Strike, More Work On Vacation, Airport Security to Add Holiday Delays

Another Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing {TIME Newsfeed}

“The Australian airline Qantas has had a bad start to the week after an electrical fault sent smoke into the cockpit of a Boeing 747, forcing pilots to turn back to Sydney. Incredibly, this is the third occasion its jetliners have aborted flights since the Nov. 4 explosion on the Airbus A380.”

More Work Tags Along on Vacations, Survey Says {LA Times}

“In 2011, Americans will travel more often and spend more but will also stay connected with work more than ever, thanks to advances in mobile phones and the Internet, according to a survey of more than 3,000 U.S. travelers.”

New Airport Security to Slow Down Holiday Travel {CBS News}

“With the holiday travel season fast approaching, recent stepped-up security screening at the nation’s airports has provoked an outcry from passengers and airline pilots alike, with some of the latter group even threatening to boycott intrusive new checks during the Thanksgiving rush.”

Explosive Start to Louis Vuitton Trophy {The National}

“There was carnage on the high seas yesterday as the Louis Vuitton regatta got off to an explosive beginning off the coast with a start-line collision between rival boats in their second race.”

Cruise Director’s Blog Details Carnival Splendor Crisis {USA Today}

“John Heald, known in the cruise industry for his zany programs and his candid, sometimes emotional blog, has posted online detailed recollections of the discovery of smoke, then fire in electrical lines in the ship’s engine room.”