News
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flydubai growth
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010DUBAI based low-cost carrier flydubai has announced two additional routes from next month, with the addition of two weekly flights to Yerevan in Armenia from 21 Nov as well as twice weekly services to Sulaymaniyah in Iraq from 24 Nov.
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Premier US debut
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010BEST Western has opened its first Premier branded property in the US, with another 19 hotels sharing the same standard level to come online during 2011.
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15% off Egypt trip
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010TEMPO Holidays is offering 15% off its 13-day Total Egypt itinerary for bookings deposited by 31 Oct, for travel until 30 Sep 2011.
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Viva! Sabah deals
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010VIVA! Holidays has released four night packages to Sabah ex Perth priced from $755ppts, taking advantage of Malaysia Airlines new direct service (TD 15 Sep) – see qantasholidays.com.au/agents.
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Cruise autocancel
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010PRINCESS Cruises and Cunard Lines new autocancel function which is planned to roll out in the US from 01 Dec when a booking isn’t paid in full on time (TD Fri), will not apply locally.
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Euro carriers unite to limit EK growth
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010AIR France-KLM Group has teamed up with other European carriers to try block Emirates and other Gulf carriers from European hubs due to a “competitive imbalance between the Gulf and Europe.”
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UA expands Miles
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010UNITED Airlines has broadened its Mileage Plus frequent flyer scheme to now enable members to accrue points when shopping at retailers including Sears, Staples and Sally Beauty.
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ZQN record nights
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010QUEENSTOWN has recorded an 11.4% year-on-year rise in int’l guest nights for the month of Aug, to 182,135 – the best ever result for the period, according to Destination Queenstown.
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New FJ US fares
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010AIR Pacific is offering airfares from Australia to Honolulu and Los Angeles priced from $1,174 and $949 ex SYD and BNE respectively, when purchased by 31 Jan 2011.
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Legendale package
Wednesday | Oct 13 2010LEGENDALE Hotel Beijing has released a package for business travellers which includes Deluxe accommodation, brekkie, free internet access, VIP check-in, and more, priced from RMB 1600 (AU$245) per room.