Headlines
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Fuel case response urged
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010THE Federal Court of Australia has ordered that travel agents from across the country be invited to register their intention of making a claim against Qantas, in the long-running fuel surcharge court case.
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Skal thriving in Australia
Tuesday | Oct 12 2010THE success of the Skal World Congress this week in Sydney (TD yesterday) is testament to the strength of the industry networking group in Australia.
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Jetstar faces wage push
Tuesday | Oct 12 2010STAFF at Jetstar have overwhelmingly endorsed a new proposed Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) which includes a push for 5% annual pay rises.
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JQ confirms Philippines
Monday | Oct 11 2010JETSTAR has today confirmed it plans to commence operations in the Philippines, as exclusively foreshadowed by Travel Daily last month (TD 13 Sep).
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Aussie agent to lead Skal
Monday | Oct 11 2010AN Australian travel agent has been named as the new World President of industry club Skal International.
Tony Boyle (pictured here) is the proprietor of Jetset Townsville, having been involved with Skal for 19 years, and on the organisation’s international committee since 2004. -
Strong Aussie recovery
Friday | Oct 8 2010THE Australian travel industry is well into recovery mode from the depths plumbed during the global financial crisis, according to IATA figures for both domestic and international airfare sales.
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JTG/Stella to keep brands
Friday | Oct 8 2010JETSET Travelworld ceo Peter Lacaze says the newly merged group will maintain all of its existing brands and a strong focus on key commercial relationships.
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Major changes for QFFF
Thursday | Oct 7 2010QANTAS has today unveiled a major revamp of its frequent flyer scheme, including a range of upgraded benefits for silver, gold and platinum members.
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JTG holdings confirmed
Thursday | Oct 7 2010THE new ceo of Jetset Travelworld, Peter Lacaze, has been confirmed as the holder of 11.6 million shares in the company, in an “initial director’s interest” update released to the stock exchange yesterday.
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Wotif expands into Africa
Wednesday | Oct 6 2010AUSTRALIAN-listed accommodation specialist Wotif.com says it’s “strengthened its destination focus on South Africa” with the opening of a new office in Cape Town.