News
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Hay drives away
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010MICHAEL Hay has left Driveaway Holidays, 18 months after returning to the company he founded more than 20 years ago when he and Chris Hammill sold their World Cars to Driveaway’s owner Auto Europe.
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High deck reopens
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010THE world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, has reopened its observation deck to the public after being shut down about two-months ago due to a faulty lift.
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JAL to drop BNE service
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010THERE is renewed speculation from Japanese media this week that Japan Airlines is looking to suspend up to 29 international services, including flights between Tokyo Narita and Brisbane.
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AirAsia X goes flat
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010LONG-HAUL carrier AirAsia X is claiming to be the first low-cost airline to introduce flatbed seats to its premium class seating on its entire fleet of Airbus A330’s.
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New FJ chief exec.
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010AIR Pacific (FJ) has named Dave Pflieger as its new chief executive officer and managing director, taking over from the retiring John Campbell, effective 01 Jun.
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Air Van back to MEL
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010AIR Vanuatu will resume flights between Melbourne-Port Vila with a once weekly direct service to launch on Thu’s from 24 Jun.
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Virgins broaden alliance
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010AUSTRALIA and Virgin Blue have strengthened their frequent flyer partnership with California-based Virgin America (VX), which makes it now possible for guests to accrue and burn loyalty points on each others flight services.
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Studious agents at Universal
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010Viva! Holidays recently hosted a group of agents on a trip to Los Angeles – the entertainment capital of the world. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4496132169/
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Contiki hunts for Radical time
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010Contiki and Radical Travel hosted their sales, marketing and team leaders to a three day National Conference in March. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4496747722/
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AFTA Update 01 Apr 10
Thursday | Apr 1 2010THE cautious optimism that has been a key underling message over these early months of 2010 was confirmed with the latest news on Viva Macau.