News
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Shroud on show
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009THE Cathedral of Torino in Italy will display The Turin Shroud (the linen cloth believed to have been used to cover the body of Christ after his crucifixition) next year, from 10 Apr – 23 May.
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KLM Comfort class
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is now offering economy class passengers the option of upgrading to new ‘Economy Comfort’ rows which provides extra legroom.
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QantasLink in SA
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009QANTASLINK plans to commence regular flights between Adelaide- Port Lincoln with 23 return weekly services to launch from 15 Feb.
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US/Japan open sky
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009THE US and Japanese govts are expected to announce closer ties this week which could pave the way for more US airlines to fly directly to/from Tokyo.
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Mexican Fairfields
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009MARRIOTT International Inc. has announced it will add 36 new Fairfield Inn Hotels across Mexico over the next 10 years.
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TT tweak flight no’s
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009TIGER Airways Australia will implement flight number changes across its entire domestic operation, effective 28 Mar.
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Eddy steps down
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009TOURISM Wollongong’s Chair Jim Eddy has resigned from his position which will be taken up by Matt Davidson, who is the MD of tourism consultancy 2T.
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Sabre online for STA
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009STA Travel has moved to Amadeus for its UK GDS operations, but says it will continue to work with previous provider Sabre Travel Network to “realise its growth potential” in the fast-growing online segment.
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BR joining Star
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009BRUSSELS Airlines will join the Star Alliance network tomorrow.
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GOH appointment
Wednesday | Dec 9 2009GARUDA Orient Holidays has today announced the appointment of Shabir Kashmiri as its new Online Marketing Coordinator, with previous roles including time at Cruiseco as well as Lastminute.com in the UK.