News
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Expedia drops more fees
Monday | Mar 15 2010THE Australian operation of online travel giant Expedia says it’s today become the “first and only online travel website to allow Australians to change or cancel a booking over the phone without paying any Expedia change or cancellation fees.”
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Fiji flights cancelled
Monday | Mar 15 2010AIR Pacific, Air New Zealand and V Australia have all suspended their flights to Fiji today as the South Pacific nation battens down for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Tomas.
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VA to South Africa
Monday | Mar 15 2010THE first V Australia flight between Australia and South Africa took off over the weekend, with the carrier operating its 777s twice weekly MEL-JNB.
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BA crew to strike
Monday | Mar 15 2010THE union representing cabin crew at British Airways has confirmed that following the breakdown in negotiations with the carrier strike action has been scheduled for later this month.
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NT training online
Monday | Mar 15 2010TOURISM NT is encouraging agents to learn more about the destinations via its online training program at trade.travelnt.com.
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AF Singapore service
Monday | Mar 15 2010AIR France has announced the launch of a new personalised service for its La Premiere (first class) passengers departing Singapore Changi Airport, utilising the JetQuay Lounge located at the CIP Terminal which has a gym, spa, bistro, business centre and meeting rooms.
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Pacific Sun limps home
Monday | Mar 15 2010P&O is offering passengers on its current Pacific Sun South Pacific Cruise a full refund of their cruise fare and a 25% future cruise credit, after the vessel developed engine trouble on its way to Vanuatu.
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Now it’s Antarctica
Monday | Mar 15 2010THE fifth continent to feature in the Air Tickets ‘Seven Wonders, Seven Continents, Seven Weeks’ promotion is Antarctica, with agents offered the chance to win two business class New Years Eve flights over the icy continent by selling QF tickets between 15-21 Mar.
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PR celebration
Monday | Mar 15 2010PHILIPPINE Airlines has started celebrating its Mar 2011 70th Anniversary in advance, with a “Philippines Free” promotion, offering a free flight within the Philippines and bargain fares from Australia leading in at $984 return ex SYD, $965 ex MEL and $988 ex BNE including taxes and charges.
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Window Seat 15 Mar 10
Monday | Mar 15 2010A 19c FARE sale by a carrier in Norway has backfired after staff working for one of its competitors snapped up more than 600 tickets.