Headlines
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IATA predicts profit take-off
Tuesday | Jun 6 2017THE International Air Transport Association has revised its 2017 global industry profitability outlook, with carriers collectively expected to report a US$31.4 billion profit this year.
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NAB rolls out Travel Tools app
Tuesday | Jun 6 2017BANKING institution NAB, in partnership with Visa & Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, has introduced a mobile banking app that utilises a device’s GPS location to automatically default to indicate local exchange rates when making transactions abroad.
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Qatar hit by Gulf dispute
Tuesday | Jun 6 2017QATAR Airways has been left reeling by yesterday’s diplomatic breakdown among Gulf states, with dozens of daily flights in the region suspended amid sudden border closures.
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Qantas FF points bonus
Monday | Jun 5 2017QANTAS is offering up to 40% bonus Frequent Flyer points for transfers of reward points from credit or card charge schemes.
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New China-Australia flts
Monday | Jun 5 2017XIAMEN Airlines (MF) is adding another route to Australia with the carrier filing to begin new Boeing 787 Dreamliner services between Xiamen and Melbourne, via Hangzhou starting Dec.
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TC outlines growth plan
Monday | Jun 5 2017TRAVEL Counsellors has committed to an ambitious growth plan, aiming to almost double its worldwide network and expand its Australian operations over three years.
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Marriott Australia plans
Friday | Jun 2 2017MARRIOTT sees great opportunity in Australia, Ramesh Daryanani, vp global sales, Asia Pacific, Marriott International said in an interview with TD.
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VA/HNA jv draft approval
Friday | Jun 2 2017THE ACCC today gave Virgin Australia’s planned China alliance with HNA Aviation, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express draft approval, building on its interim authorisation handed down in Mar (TD 21 Mar).
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Federal Group expansion
Friday | Jun 2 2017TASMANIA’S Federal Group has opened its newest hotel on the Hobart waterfront, and believes the concept could see the company ultimately expand into Sydney and Melbourne.
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FNQ dazzles Bronze award winners
Thursday | Jun 1 2017TRAVELLERS Choice members are a brave lot. On a recent trip to Far North Queensland one cuddled a croc (baby), another patted a groper (fish) and a third kissed a cane toad (almost).