News
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Fairer slot allocation
Monday | Jun 19 2023THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has joined a chorus of airline associations in calling on governments to improve the fairness around how airline slots at airports are distributed under Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines.
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FCTG plots AI use
Monday | Jun 19 2023FLIGHT Centre Travel Group expects to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into its operations, according to Wendie Lee, Chief Product Officer of the Luxury and Independent division.
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Stores drive traffic for Travel Associates
Monday | Jun 19 2023BRICKS and mortar outlets have been key in maintaining market presence for Travel Associates, with the organisation’s GM Australia and NZ, Rachel Kingswell, saying that in contrast to some other travel agency brands, “the office network is still so relevant in the luxury market”.
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Luxperience is key
Monday | Jun 19 2023HAVING the Luxperience trade show as part of Flight Centre Travel Group’s luxury portfolio (TD 15 May) is an opportunity to bring industry connections to Australia, according to Flight Centre Travel Group Luxury & Independent Global Brand & Marketing Leader, Anna Burgdorf.
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AY boosting BKK
Monday | Jun 19 2023FINNAIR is set to expand capacity on the Helsinki-Bangkok route, with GDS screens indicating flights will increase from seven to 11 weekly.
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New Indian carriers
Monday | Jun 19 2023NORTHEAST India will be served by a fledgling domestic carrier called JettWings Airways, which plans to launch with two Embraer jets later this year.
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Scenic internet reaches for the stars
Monday | Jun 19 2023SCENIC Luxury Cruises and Tours and Emerald Cruises has begun rolling out Elon Musk’s high-speed satellite internet Starlink technology to its oceangoing fleets.
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Dicky hops aboard
Monday | Jun 19 2023HUMAN headline Richard Branson will join a special-edition Virgin Voyages sailing in Aug, giving Sailors the chance to interact with cruise line’s founder.
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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Monday | Jun 19 2023THIS year’s skiing and snowboarding season will officially kick off tomorrow at alpine resorts around NSW, thanks to an eagerly awaited dumping of snow over the weekend.
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BKB heads to the East Coast
Monday | Jun 19 2023BKB Holidays recently held a series of roadshows along the east coast, visiting Newcastle, the Gold Coast, and Maroochydore.