News
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US tightens security grip
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010THE US Transportation Security Administration has implemented a new directive on airport security for US bound travellers, replacing its enhanced safety measures that were introduced late last month.
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NSW tourism growth
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010TOURISM operators across NSW are expected to prosper in Jan after early trends indicated a rise of up to 10% in the number of summer holiday bookings.
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VA serves a winner
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010V AUSTRALIA has today been named as the official airline ofVA the Australian Open and Brisbane International tennis tournaments.
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Hargrave hiccup
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010QANTAS’ brand new superjumbo dubbed Lawrence Hargrave, which was only handed over two weeks ago (TD 21 Dec), has experienced its first fault.
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China flights frozen
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010THOUSANDS of air travellers in China have been stranded at airports after northern parts of the country were blanketed in snow, closing down airports at Beijing, Tianjin, Hohhot and Dalian.
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DL NW closer to one
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010DELTA Air Lines and Northwest Airlines were given approval by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate under a common certificate on New Year’s Eve, a move that brings the carriers closer to becoming one entity.
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VTIC calls for govt action
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010THE Victoria Tourism Industry Council says that the state’s tourism industry and economy will suffer if prompt action is taken to make Victorian streets safer.
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Burj Dubai opens
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010DUBAI is hopeful to attract a fresh wave of tourists to flock to the Emirate after it opened the world’s tallest tower, the 828m Burj Dubai, yesterday.
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FAA watcing AA
Tuesday | Jan 5 2010THE US aviation watchdog has said it will be closely monitoring American Airlines following three serious incidents inside 11 days.
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Peppers to Spicers
Monday | Jan 4 2010PEPPERS Spicers Peak Lodge and Peppers Hidden Vale will be rebranded from the beginning of next month as Flight Centre boss Graham ‘Scroo’ Turner moves the properties under his own accom business, Spicers Retreat Hotels and Lodges.