News
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PAL airfare clarified
Thursday | Jun 17 2010PHILIPPINE Airlines has revised the travel dates of its ‘Freedom Filipinas’ airfares (TD yesterday) which provide a free domestic flight throughout the Philippines, to travel dates between 16 Jul and 15 Oct – call 1300 888 725.
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AA boarding fee
Thursday | Jun 17 2010AMERICAN Airlines has announced a new ‘Your Choice’ fee package which includes an option allowing economy travellers to pay a US$9-$19 charge to be allowed to board after premium passengers.
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Swedish pilot strike
Thursday | Jun 17 2010A WALKOUT by pilots in Sweden has grounded almost all domestic flights in the country this week.
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Gloria’s off to the footy
Thursday | Jun 17 2010PICTURED here is Gloria Baidarman from World Business Travel in Surry Hills NSW, one of the bmi competition winners (TD yesterday) proudly holding her two tickets to the rugby union match this Saturday, Australia vs England. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4710682930/
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Tahiti stay 6, pay 3
Thursday | Jun 17 2010THE InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa, Tahiti is offering a ‘Stay 6, Pay 3’ deal for travel from 01 Nov to 30 Dec, as part of a Air Tahiti Nui air/land deal.
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Smoke free is Rad
Thursday | Jun 17 2010RADISSON Plaza Hotel Sydney has adopted a 100% smoke free policy inclusive of all public areas, guest rooms, meeting rooms, lounges and restaurants.
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Globus Scandi SuperTour
Thursday | Jun 17 2010GLOBUS Family of Brands in conjunction with Singapore Airlines recently took 20 top Australian and New Zealand travel agents on their annual SuperTour to Scandinavia. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4710676254/
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ANA/NX codeshare
Thursday | Jun 17 2010ALL Nippon Airways (ANA) and Air Macau are looking to begin a codeshare pact, reciprocal mileage deal and link frequent flyer programs in a move to expand each other’s networks.
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IASC on QF/MU
Thursday | Jun 17 2010THE International Air Services Commission has authorised Qantas the use of joint services with China Eastern Airlines on services from Aust. to Singapore, as requested in May (TD 11 May).
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Peregrine tracks
Thursday | Jun 17 2010PEREGRINE Adventures has released a new 17-day Kingdom of Mustang itinerary in the Himalayas which the tour operator says makes the trip more accessible to travellers limited by time.