Headlines
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AFTA frustrated at delay
Thursday | Nov 12 2020THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents has acknowledged the “frustratingly slow” process as it continues to have ongoing dialogue with the Federal Government about a travel sector rescue package.
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FCTG raises $400 million
Wednesday | Nov 11 2020FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has shored up its finances overnight with an offering of $400m in “senior unsecured convertible notes” to investors in Singapore.
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QR to offer basic Business
Wednesday | Nov 11 2020QATAR Airways is set to roll out a new fare structure, including an entry-level Business class option which is not eligible for lounge access or advance seat selection.
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Tas trains eye on tourism
Wednesday | Nov 11 2020THE Tasmanian Government has allocated $1 million over two years to fund the creation of a new not-for-profit industry Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to support the state’s tourism and hospitality sectors.
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TA agent call to action
Tuesday | Nov 10 2020TOURISM Australia has adapted some of the creative for its Holiday Here This Year campaign (pictured), urging consumers to plan their domestic trips with the help of a travel agent.
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Mondrian Aussie debut
Tuesday | Nov 10 2020ACCOR is surging ahead with the global expansion of its Mondrian brand, announcing a new location for the Gold Coast in partnership with SBE Entertainment Group.
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Hobart International plan
Monday | Nov 9 2020TASMANIA will be equipped to welcome scheduled international services from New Zealand as well as long-haul repatriation flights, under an upgrade plan for Hobart Airport announced by Prime Minister Scott Morrison over the weekend.
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SilkAir to merge into SQ
Monday | Nov 9 2020SINGAPORE Airlines has confirmed it will absorb its SilkAir regional narrow-body operations into the mainline brand, with the first SQ 737-800 aircraft expected to enter into service early in 2021.
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Qantas cuts back service
Monday | Nov 9 2020QANTAS staff have reportedly been told the carrier will permanently close select service and sales desks at all airports and lounges, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
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BA cancels planned return
Friday | Nov 6 2020BRITISH Airways this morning suspended all of its flights from Sydney to London via Singapore through until 2021, after previously indicating it would resume operations in Dec.