Headlines
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QF set for Asian focus
Friday | Oct 29 2010QANTAS is “exceptionally well-placed” to capitalise on economic growth in Asia, according to ceo Alan Joyce.
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Govt backs DJ/EY tie-up
Friday | Oct 29 2010THE Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has stepped in to formally support the proposed alliance between Etihad and Virgin Blue.
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Counsellors TTV doubles
Thursday | Oct 28 2010TRAVEL Counsellors says its Australian turnover has doubled in the last 12 months, despite the departure of about 20 of its members here.
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Flight Centre up on 08/09
Thursday | Oct 28 2010FLIGHT Centre’s year to date profit is up about 15% on the same period two years ago – which was previously the company’s best ever first quarter.
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Skywest jet flight boost
Thursday | Oct 28 2010WA-BASED carrier Skywest has announced plans to introduce jet services to the newly upgraded Geraldton Airport early in 2011.
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Webjet pushes for DJ/DL
Wednesday | Oct 27 2010ONLINE Travel Agency Webjet is hoping its support of the proposed Virgin Blue/Delta Air Lines joint venture will “swing the pendulum” in favour of antitrust immunity.
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Walshe gets Scandinavian
Wednesday | Oct 27 2010REPRESENTATION firm The Walshe Group has scored a coup with its appointment to look after Scandinavian Airlines in Australia.
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DJ/NZ outline JV benefits
Tuesday | Oct 26 2010VIRGIN Blue and prospective alliance partner Air New Zealand will coordinate flight schedules which would enable same day return Wellington-Canberra trips, ideal for business travellers.
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Rail on track in Australia
Tuesday | Oct 26 2010HUGE growth in overseas rail travel by Aussies in the last 12 months has seen Australia soar to become Rail Europe’s top market around the globe.
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TSAX buoyed by support
Monday | Oct 25 2010TRAVELSCENE American Express ceo Mike Thompson has admitted to being concerned by the lack of response from members about the group’s integration into the merged Stella/JTG entity.