Headlines
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Fiji Airways back to NRT
Thursday | Dec 7 2017FIJI Airways is reviving non-stop services between Fiji and Japan, confirming this morning plans to fire up thrice weekly flights to Tokyo Narita starting 03 Jul.
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New tour comparison site
Thursday | Dec 7 2017TRAVEL agents are being invited to become instant “tour experts” via a new independent comparison site which gives consultants live access to confirmed departures, current prices and travel dates.
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AC/VA earn & burn talks
Wednesday | Dec 6 2017THE strategic cooperation deal between Air Canada and Virgin Australia announced a year ago continues to move forward with an “earn and burn” partnership on the Transpacific route expected to be rolled out in 2018.
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QF axes inflight duty free
Wednesday | Dec 6 2017QANTAS will axe its inflight duty free program on all international flights at the end of this month.
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China inaugurals for Qld
Wednesday | Dec 6 2017QUEENSLAND has welcomed the first of two new Chinese air services, with China Southern Airlines yesterday beginning year-round flights between Guangzhou and Cairns.
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Lux acquires Bon Voyage
Tuesday | Dec 5 2017ONLINE travel and e-commerce firm Luxury Escapes has acquired rivals Scoopon Travel & Bon Voyage as part of a “game changing” pact with the Catch Group.
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Air NZ opens PER lounge
Tuesday | Dec 5 2017AIR New Zealand yesterday formally debuted its new international lounge at Perth Airport, previewing the facility to key industry partners prior to its passenger debut today.
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Experience Co push north
Tuesday | Dec 5 2017ADVENTURE tourism specialist Experience Co has made a significant push on the North Queensland market by purchasing two cruise companies, Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises and Tropical Journeys.
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TMC pre-clearance push
Monday | Dec 4 2017AUSTRALIA’S leading corporate travel agencies are urging authorities on both sides of the Tasman to implement “pre-clearance” for business travellers to expedite commerce between Australia and New Zealand.
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Scoot to fly to Germany
Monday | Dec 4 2017SINGAPORE Airlines’ low-cost long-haul offshoot Scoot has announced its second gateway in Europe, with the planned debut of flights to Berlin in the second half of 2018.