Headlines
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Virgin confirms MEL/HKG
Tuesday | Mar 21 2017FIVE weekly services between Melbourne and Hong Kong will be launched by Virgin Australia from early Jul (TD breaking news), providing increased competition to incumbents on the route, Qantas and Cathay Pacific.
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Jetstar in bed with Airbnb
Tuesday | Mar 21 2017JETSTAR has followed the lead of parent company Qantas, becoming the first low-cost carrier to form an alliance with Airbnb.
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IAG’s long-haul LCC solution
Monday | Mar 20 2017THE parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling has unveiled its solution to counter competition on long-haul routes from low-cost carriers.
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QF start-up project debuts
Monday | Mar 20 2017QANTAS has partnered with corporate accelerator program Slingshot to launch the Avro Accelerator for start-ups.
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EK lounge access expands
Monday | Mar 20 2017EMIRATES is set to announce an expansion of paid access to its global lounge network, with Gold and Platinum members of its Skywards program able to pay for access for additional travelling companions.
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Magellan celebrates growth
Friday | Mar 17 2017MAGELLAN Travel Group wrapped up its Corporate Forum in Sydney last night, with a number of new members taking part in the event.
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Google Trips revolution
Friday | Mar 17 2017GOOGLE’S vision for travel continues to expand, with yesterday’s Destination Australia conference (see p6) including a presentation on the new Google Trips app by Jason Pellegrino, Google md Australia and NZ.
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WeHo insists ignore ban
Friday | Mar 17 2017Visit West Hollywood ceo Tom Kiely is assuring Aussies the region remains the fun place it has always been, despite the political tension in US with President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
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Excite Holidays captures the spirit of L.A.
Thursday | Mar 16 2017AGENTS from across the Gold Coast soaked up the rays on Mermaid Beach, participated in a relaxing yoga session and then refuelled at BKST Cafe where they feasted on L.A. inspired fresh fruits and a selection of tasty breakfast dishes.
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AU/NZ borderless talks reignited
Thursday | Mar 16 2017QANTAS ceo Alan Joyce has reignited the debate on establishing a common border between Australia and New Zealand during a speech in Wellington on Tue.