Headlines
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Global Virgin points deal
Wednesday | Aug 11 2010TRAVELLERS on all Virgin-branded airlines around the world will now be able to earn and redeem points on the carrier’s various loyalty programs, under a new pact announced in the US by Sir Richard Branson yesterday.
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JTG profit hit by merger
Wednesday | Aug 11 2010JETSET Travelworld yesterday reported a 45% drop in net profit after tax (TD breaking news), with the $8.7m result impacted by $4.5m in costs related to its proposed merger with Stella, as well as a $5.5m “amortisation of intangible assets”.
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CX allows online reissues
Tuesday | Aug 10 2010CATHAY Pacific is claiming a regional first with a new facility which allows passengers who make online bookings to change or reissue their tickets themselves.
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CWT going home based
Tuesday | Aug 10 2010CARLSON Wagonlit Travel has today announced a major change to its workforce arrangements, which will allow staff to work from home on a full-time or part-time basis – or even only work nine months per year.
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TSAX claims online crown
Monday | Aug 9 2010TRAVELSCENE American Express says it’s the number one travel group in Australia when it comes to online social media.
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Stella to focus on brands
Monday | Aug 9 2010STELLA Travel has reassured its Travelscene franchisees that the proposed merger with Jetset Travelworld won’t have any impact on the TSAX brand.
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Avis scholarship winner
Friday | Aug 6 2010NIGEL Rodighiero of Phil Hoffmann Travel in Adelaide was last night named the winner of the 2010 Avis Travel Agent Scholarship of Excellence.
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Scenic corrects Trafalgar
Thursday | Aug 5 2010THE normally reticent Scenic Tours has spoken out against claims by Trafalgar Tours (TD Mon) that it can offer ‘like for like’ Canada/Alaska touring at cheaper prices.
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Jetstar management move
Thursday | Aug 5 2010QANTAS ceo Alan Joyce today announced a restructure of the Jetstar management team, including the promotion of ceo Bruce Buchanan to the newly created role of Group Chief Executive of Jetstar.
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Amadeus to push JQ deal
Wednesday | Aug 4 2010THE global head of Amadeus today revealed the travel technology service provider is negotiating with Jetstar over an improved commercial relationship.