Headlines
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AFTA “Micro-Credentials”
Tuesday | Jun 23 2020AUSTRALIAN Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) members will receive access to over 250 courses through a new online Education and Training suite set to launch next month.
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Fly365 directors face court
Tuesday | Jun 23 2020SCOTT Mayne and Mustafa Filizkok, the directors of the collapsed Fly365.com online travel agent, have been served with examination summons requiring them to attend the Supreme Court of NSW in early Aug, to answer questions from the company’s liquidators.
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Why travel agents must change
Tuesday | Jun 23 2020ALEX Prez is the director of Premium Flyer, a Savenio affiliate based in Brisbane.
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Flight Centre slashes staff
Monday | Jun 22 2020FLIGHT Centre employees were informed of wide-ranging job cuts last week, with up to 1,500 redundancies as part of the company’s previously announced cost-saving plans (TD 06 Apr).
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Barry to head Trafalgar
Monday | Jun 22 2020LONG-TIME Contiki Holidays MD Katrina Barry will shift brands when she returns from maternity leave in Aug, having been appointed as the new Managing Director for Trafalgar and Costsaver (TD breaking news).
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MH Economy Branded Fares
Monday | Jun 22 2020MALAYSIA Airlines has today introduced “Economy Branded Fares” in Australia and NZ, allowing customers to select either Lite, Basic or Flex pricing based on their individual needs and preferences.
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QR hails support from trade
Monday | Jun 22 2020THOMAS Scruby, newly appointed as Australia and NZ Country Manager for Qatar Airways (TD 29 May), has paid tribute to travel agents for their partnership in recent months as the carrier continues its mission to repatriate passengers and allow essential travel to continue.
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AFTA calls for VA protection
Friday | Jun 19 2020MORE than $100 million worth of pre-paid Virgin Australia tickets issued through travel agents are at risk due to the voluntary administration of the carrier, with the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) urging Deloitte to confirm these tickets will be protected and honoured.
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Top End relaxes borders
Friday | Jun 19 2020THE Northern Territory has announced it will abolish mandatory quarantine requirements for all interstate travellers from 17 Jul.
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ACCC QF refund concerns
Friday | Jun 19 2020THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has criticised Qantas for its communication with customers over COVID-19 flight cancellations, saying the airline “did not adequately inform them of their right to receive a refund”.