Headlines
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ACS set to launch in NZ
Wednesday | Dec 18 2019THE AFTA Chargeback Scheme (ACS) may cross the Tasman in 2020, with the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) confirming intentions to launch a pilot program at some stage in the new year.
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NSW seeks airline offers
Tuesday | Dec 17 2019THE NSW Government has launched a procurement process which will see it directly negotiate with selected airlines for domestic and international travel.
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QR plots Greece, Croatia
Tuesday | Dec 17 2019QATAR Airways has overnight announced further expansions of its global network, including new non-stop seasonal services from Doha to Santorini in Greece and Dubrovnik in Croatia.
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Princess promotes trade team
Tuesday | Dec 17 2019PRINCESS Cruises has revamped the structure of its sales team, boosting its focus on relationships with travel agents.
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FCTG Giving Bank rollout
Monday | Dec 16 2019FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has extended its Giving Bank initiative to all staff in Australia this month, allowing employees to share sick leave entitlements with colleagues who are in need.
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NCL to reward growth
Monday | Dec 16 2019NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) is rejigging its Legends incentive program to reward both top sellers and high-growth agencies.
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Jetstar plots 787-8 offload
Monday | Dec 16 2019JETSTAR looks set to wind back its international flight network, after a network and fleet review identified three Boeing 787-8 aircraft which are currently serving “loss-making and marginal international routes”.
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Room for improvement
Monday | Dec 16 2019AUSTRALIAN airports have room for improvement, with Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) 2018/19 Snapshot report noting “there are no firm plans in place to address matters” such as mishandled baggage and delayed flights.
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Qantas chooses Airbus
Friday | Dec 13 2019QANTAS has announced the selection of the Airbus A350-1000 as its preferred aircraft to service upcoming Project Sunrise routes, opting against using Boeing’s 777X aircraft.
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Overseas arrivals boost
Friday | Dec 13 2019OVERSEAS visitor arrivals to Australia increased by 3.1% for the month of Oct when compared to the previous corresponding period, notching 800,800 trips, according to the latest report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.