Headlines
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MH ramps up Aus focus
Friday | Jun 8 2018MALAYSIA Airlines (MH) says it plans to add additional capacity from Australia following the positive reinstatement of its Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur services this week (TD yesterday).
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Points trump travel policy
Friday | Jun 8 2018A SURVEY commissioned by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has found that 84% of Australian business travellers are willing to breach company policy if it means earning more personal loyalty points.
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AC/CA sign partnership
Thursday | Jun 7 2018AIR Canada and Air China have formed the first joint venture agreement between a Chinese and North American airline.
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QF joins Amadeus NDC
Thursday | Jun 7 2018AMADEUS has signed Qantas to its New Distribution Capability project NDC-X, becoming the second major GDS to link with the airline since the announcement of its Qantas Distribution Platform (QDP) last month.
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QTIC unveils a new look
Thursday | Jun 7 2018THE Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) will introduce a revamped membership structure next financial year, coinciding with the roll-out of a new logo (above).
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HLO plots NZ expansion
Wednesday | Jun 6 2018HELLOWORLD Travel is planning for significant growth in its New Zealand operations, including the launch of a new NZ-based Helloworld Business Travel network along with a new “boutique luxury brand”.
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Qld “cruise powerhouse”
Wednesday | Jun 6 2018THE revised agreement between Carnival Australia and the Port of Brisbane to allow the new Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (TD breaking news) will allow Brisbane to “take its place on the world cruising map for some of the globe’s most iconic cruise lines”, according to Carnival Australia president Sture Myrmell.
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Airbnb laws under fire
Wednesday | Jun 6 2018NEW laws governing holiday letting services in NSW have been met with mixed reaction, with hoteliers denouncing them as a “cosy deal” between the state’s government and Airbnb.
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IATA urges open borders
Wednesday | Jun 6 2018THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday issued a global call for governments to spread the economic and social benefits of aviation “by removing onerous barriers to the free movement of people across borders”.
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VA Hainan c’share launch
Tuesday | Jun 5 2018VIRGIN Australia yesterday announced a significant expansion of its presence in China, with a new codeshare agreement with shareholder Hainan Airlines, along with a closer frequent flyer partnership.