News
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787 takes off
Wednesday | Dec 16 2009THE long-awaited first flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner took off this morning at the manufacturer’s Everett facility in the US.
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Aviation blueprint launch
Wednesday | Dec 16 2009INFRASTRUCTURE minister Anthony Albanese today released the government’s Aviation White Paper, which for the first time brings together “all aspects of aviation policy into a single, forward-looking statement”.
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QHols grand slam winner
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009QANTAS Holidays has awarded the winner of its recent Australian Open incentive to Peter Shepherd from Jetset Coffs Harbour, NSW.
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Sixth A380 for EK
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009EMIRATES has taken delivery of its 6th Airbus A380 doubledecker aircraft which has commenced services to Seoul Incheon Airport, exclusively revealed by Travel Daily (TD 30 Dec 2008).
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easyJet expansion
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009BRITISH no-frills carrier easyJet has announced its next major stage of expansion across Europe which will see 36 new routes and a new base in Doncaster.
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Japan/Mexico deal
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009JAPAN and Mexico have agreed on a new bilateral arrangement which removes restrictions on flights between the two countries.
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Free car hire in CNS
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009GUESTS staying at The Hotel Cairns are being offered free use of one of its Smart Cars for day trips around the region.
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Hilton/VX buddy up
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009HILTON Worldwide and Virgin America (VX) have announced a new partnership which will allow members of Hilton HHonors to burn their points on VX flights.
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World Cup safaris
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009MAKUTSI Safari Springs lodge in Kruger National Park has 3-night safari packages available which coincide with the Socceroo’s first three preliminary Round games of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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AC/Expedia pact
Tuesday | Dec 15 2009AIR China and the Expedia Affiliate Network have signed a new partnership which will enable passengers booking flights on the carrier’s website the option to book hotels at the same time.