Headlines
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Spending index up 7 pts
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020THE anticipated lowering of COVID-19 restrictions two weeks ago clearly led to a spike in travel bookings, according to the latest exclusive News Corp Australia consumer spending data.
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Air NZ plots the future
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020AIR New Zealand has detailed an 800-day plan to get the carrier starting to earn “healthy profits” by Aug 2022, which involves cutting NZ$150m from its wages bill in a move to further reduce its cost base.
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More money for airlines
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020FEDERAL Government support will continue for Australia’s aviation industry, with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Transport Michael McCormack yesterday announcing the range of initiatives currently supporting the sector would be extended.
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New US model for FCTG
Friday | Jun 5 2020FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) will reopen just 30 of its Liberty Travel stores in the USA after the COVID-19 pandemic passes, with the offices to become so-called “network hubs” where consultants can opt to work and meet clients & suppliers.
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Etihad expands transfers
Friday | Jun 5 2020ETIHAD Airways today announced that from 10 Jun it will offer new transfer services at Abu Dhabi International Airport linking 20 cities in Australia, Asia and Europe, making it possible for people travelling on its current network of special flights to connect easily through the UAE.
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Aussies to spend up big
Friday | Jun 5 2020A NEW survey conducted by OTA TripADeal has revealed more than a third of Australian travellers plan to spend between $2,500 and $5,000 on their next domestic holiday.
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Amex GBT capital deal off?
Friday | Jun 5 2020THE planned US$900 million recapitalisation of American Express Global Business Travel (TD 19 Dec 2019) appears unlikely to go ahead, after the COVID-19 downturn saw the withdrawal of private equity firm Carlyle Group and Singapore-based GIC from the deal.
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Qantas to triple capacity
Thursday | Jun 4 2020QANTAS and Jetstar will increase their domestic and regional flying threefold over the next two months as COVID-19 restrictions ease, adding more than 300 return flights per week.
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TB Jun edition out now
Thursday | Jun 4 2020THE latest issue of travelBulletin is out (pictured), covering the important question of what is next for the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) following the stunning resignation of its CEO Jayson Westbury (TD 14 Mar).
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OPINION: Simplifying a complex message about travel
Thursday | Jun 4 2020DENNIS Bunnik is Chair of the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO).