News
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Snow is falling
Thursday | Aug 26 2010THE Australian Alps have experienced a further welcome dump of snow, with a cold front delivering more than 30cm of the white stuff overnight.
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Virgin aligns with Etihad
Thursday | Aug 26 2010VIRGIN Blue and Etihad will tomorrow make a formal submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission asking for authorisation of an extensive pact which will see them cooperate on their domestic and international routes (TD breaking news).
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1m cruiser target
Thursday | Aug 26 2010CARNIVAL Australia ceo Ann Sherry today reiterated a shared goal for the Australian cruise industry of carrying one million passengers annually by 2022.
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QF fuel surcharge
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010QANTAS has made changes to the YQ fuel surcharge on flights to/from Hong Kong, with tickets issued in Australia decreasing from US$64.80 (A$73.35) to US$61.70 (A$69.85), eff 01 Sep.
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Insight new release
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010INSIGHT Vacations has released 2011 departure dates on tours including the Edinburgh Military Tattoo priced from $2175ppts, departing 05 and 25 Aug.
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Certified Vanuatu
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010VANUATU Tourism Office and tourism suppliers are plotting to introduce an accreditation program next year that will give agents confidence in selling the destination, with the scheme stipulating minimum standards for hoteliers and tour operators.
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Middle east pax up
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010TRAVELLERS to the Middle East increased in Jul with Dubai Int’l Airport recording a 14.3% year on year increase, and Abu Dhabi Airport seeing a 9.2% growth.
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SQ business deals
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010SINGAPORE Airlines is offering special Business Class fares for travellers who book and pay 21 days in advance, with a minimum stay of 10 days.
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Rewards incentive
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010CREATIVE Holidays has announced a new World Rewards agent incentive for bookings of Qantas flights before 30 Sep.
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Hawaii bargains
Wednesday | Aug 25 2010HAWAIIAN Airlines has marked the start of its new Sat flights from Sydney to Honolulu on 16 Oct with the launch of ‘Sensational Saturday’ return fares from $1000 including taxes.