News
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Queenstown boost
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010AIR New Zealand is planning to add an extra weekly service from both Sydney and Melbourne to Queenstown, NZ in Jul and Aug.
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AC nutty order
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010AIR Canada has been ordered by the Canadian Transportation Agency to create a nut-free “buffer zone” on its flights, after complaints from some passengers about how the carrier treated their severe nut allergies.
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Etihad iPhone app
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010ETIHAD Airways has launched a new application for the wildly popular Apple iPhone which offers real-time loyalty points redemption for members of its Etihad Guest program.
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Oceania laptops
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010OCEANIA Cruises has announced that its next ship, the 1258- passenger Marina, will be equipped with a laptop computer in every cabin.
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Avalon extension
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the period for an examination of a pricing proposal for a terminal navigation service at Melbourne Avalon Airport until 28 Jan 2010 to allow proper consultation with affected parties.
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Tiger milestone
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010TIGER Airways Australia says it will carry it 3 millionth passenger since launching, with the history making pax to board a flight this afternoon from the Gold Coast to Melbourne.
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Kings’ clarification
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010AAT Kings has clarified that its Federation Square and 476, St Kilda Rd offices in Melbourne are now operating under its Sydney head office travel agency licence with the Travel Compensation Fund (TD Fri.)
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Boutique addition
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010PREFERRED Hotel Group has announced the signing of Phuket’s Andara Resort and Villas to its Preferred Boutique brand.
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2 for 1 Pacific deals
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010CORAL Seas Travel is offering 2 for 1 holidays on a selection of resort packages in the South Pacific, when booked by 16 Feb.
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VS orders 10 A330s
Tuesday | Jan 12 2010VIRGIN Atlantic and Airbus have confirmed the British carrier has placed an order for six A330-300 long-range jets, and that it’s leasing another four from AerCap – a firm which leases and sells aircraft to airlines.