Headlines
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Qantas numbers up 11%
Monday | May 3 2010QANTAS this morning reported that its traffic during Mar was up 11.2% on a year ago – but most of the growth occurred on Jetstar international sectors, and the carrier’s yield is down significantly on a year ago.
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VisitBritain restructures
Friday | Apr 30 2010THE UK’s tourism marketing organisation VisitBritain says it remains “wholly committed to maintaining a presence in Australia and New Zealand” despite appointing a Singapore-based regional manager.
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DJ tops CHOICE survey
Friday | Apr 30 2010MORE than 11,000 members of consumer group CHOICE have ranked Virgin Blue as the best domestic airline for comfort, service and entertainment.
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ACCC targets Wendy Wu
Thursday | Apr 29 2010WENDY Wu Tours has given a court-enforceable undertaking to the ACCC that in future its ads will comply with the all-inclusive pricing provisions of the Trade Practices Act (TD breaking news).
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UA 20% direct discount
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010UNITED Airlines is offering a huge 20% discount on First and Business class fares between Australia and the US – but only for consumers who purchase flights directly from the carrier and pay using an American Express card.
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QF int’l satisfaction dives
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010A REPORT released yesterday by Roy Morgan Research has found Qantas ranking seventh among top carriers to Australia in terms of customer satisfaction with its international flights.
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Flight numbers soar 70%
Tuesday | Apr 27 2010THE number of flights at major Australian airports is set to increase by 70% over the next 20 years, according to a government report released this week.
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Europe backlog clearing
Tuesday | Apr 27 2010QANTAS is expecting its backlog of passengers due to last week’s suspension of European flights to clear in the next 24-48 hours.
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Premium focus for QF
Friday | Apr 23 2010QANTAS is working towards becoming a “next generation premium airline” with a number of world first initiatives set for rollout this year.
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Thailand alert upgraded
Friday | Apr 23 2010THE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade this morning reissued its travel advice for Thailand, raising it to the secondhighest “Reconsider your need to travel” level.