News
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QF strengthens MU pact
Wednesday | Apr 7 2010QANTAS has bolstered its tie-up with oneworld ‘wannabe’ China Eastern Airlines, allowing the Shanghai-based carrier to place its ‘MU’ airline code on additional domestic and Tasman services.
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VA to BKK and USM
Wednesday | Apr 7 2010V AUSTRALIA has expanded its flight options in Thailand by two cities, now offering airfares from Australia to Bangkok (BKK) and Koh Samui (USM), on top of Phuket.
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P&O up short breaks
Wednesday | Apr 7 2010P&O Cruises will offer 16 short break and theme cruises in its latest program, including a special three-night Australia Day 2012 sailing and food and wine themed voyages of SA’s Barossa region and Western Australia on board Pacific Jewel and Pacific Sun.
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Happy families in HKG
Wednesday | Apr 7 2010The Hong Kong Tourism Board, Virgin Atlantic and Hong Kong Disneyland this week are hosting six lucky travel agents, each with a child, on a fabulous family familiarisation. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4498827943/
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Fiesta back online
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010PERTH-based wholesaler Fiesta Holidays is back up and running after power was fully restored to its office last Thu, following last month’s violent storm (TD 23 Mar).
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More iLounges
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010CELEBRITY Cruises has said it will roll out its new ‘Celebrity iLounge’ (TD 19 Feb) on two more vessels – Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Summit – due to positive feedback from guests and agents.
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Taxi winners named
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010TOURISM Western Australia has named the lucky 22 passengers who will get to experience the state’s ‘Extraordinary Taxi Ride’ (TD 08 Feb).
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MH easy bookings
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010MALAYSIA Airlines has made flying to and purchasing tickets to nine European cities easier, with greater booking options available online at malaysiaairlines.com.
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US security review
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010THE US govt is adopting new security protocols for people travelling to the USA, which will see a slight easing in the manner in which travellers from “countries of interest” are screened (TD 05 Jan), replacing the previously manadory pat-downs and extra baggage screenings, in favour of ‘intelligence-based’ intel of pax.
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AF/VN codeshare
Tuesday | Apr 6 2010AIR France and Vietnam Airlines have signed a codeshare pact that enables AF pax to fly on VN metal between Paris and Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, effective 03 Jul.