News
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AFTA Update 25 Jan 11
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011THE YEAR appears to be off to a flying start; however there is no doubt that the floods that have impacted Queensland, Northern NSW and now Victoria will have broader ramifications for the travel industry.
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VX set for GDS
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011VIRGIN America has announced plans to join the US equivalent of IATA’s BSP, the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC).
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At.mosphere opens
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011DUBAI’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa now features the world’s highest restaurant with the recent opening of At.mosphere.
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BW supports victims
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011BEST Western Australasia will give 10% of revenue from bookings made under its ‘Community Donation Rate’ to flood victims, when booked online before 28 Feb and for stays before 31 Jul.
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Copa expands 2011
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011COPA Airlines is expanding its network in 2011, with Toronto, Porto Alegre and Nassau to be added to the carrier’s list of global destinations.
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Drunk pilot jailed
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011A DELTA Airlines pilot has been sentenced to six months in prison after a court case which followed his arrest on the tarmac at London Heathrow Airport in Nov.
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MH grinds up a hot incentive
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011Malaysia Airlines Brisbane held an incentive for new sales booked and ticketed during the month of Dec (see here).
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That’s one chunky brochure
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011Rail Plus celebrated a fabulous 2010 at a ‘hands-on’ briefing at the firm’s Head Office last week (see here).
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Free PAL add-on
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011PHILIPPINE Airlines is offering a free add-on flight to one of 15 Philippine island destinations for Aussies booking fares before 07 Feb, for travel between 28 Jan and 26 Jun 2011.
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Gap new agent site
Tuesday | Jan 25 2011GAP Adventures yesterday afternoon announced the roll out of its new online reservation platform to assist its sales agents worldwide.