News
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Revving up in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010The largest indoor theme park in the world will open in Abu Dhabi this year, and this week participants in the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Mega Famil had a chance to survey the site while it undergoes construction. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/sets/72157623589581842/
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Much ado about Monaco!
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010THERE’S a lot more to Monaco than can be discovered in just a day trip, and the new local office of Monaco tourism aims to encourage Aussies to stay longer and really experience the destination. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/sets/72157623637732026/
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Crystal open seating
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010CRYSTAL Cruises has announced the introduction of ‘Open Dining by Reservation’ which will debut on its two ships next Jan.
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Kingfisher to DXB
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010ONEWORLD alliance member-elect Kingfisher Airlines has announced the 24 Apr debut of flights between both Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai and Kathmandu.
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UA Aussie bargain
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010UNITED Airlines is offering 20% off its flights from the US to Australia, with the special announced as a ‘Tware’ (Twitter Fare) on the popular social networking site.
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EK BHX lounge
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010EMIRATES has officially opened its fourth UK airport lounge, with Birmingham (TD 14 Sep 09) joining EK lounges in Manchester, London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
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Transatlantic LCC
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010A US carrier called Sun Country Airlines has announced plans to operate seasonal Boeing 737-800 services between the airline’s home town of Minneapolis and London Stansted Airport.
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Window Seat 17 Mar 10
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010PASSENGERS on board a flight between Miami and Washington DC in the USA were horrified to learn that a 90-minute delay was due to the discovery of an onboard cockroach colony.
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Alliance CNS base
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010ALLIANCE Airlines says it will create a new hub with two Fokker 100 jets at Cairns Airport in May, initially doubling its CNS flights and allowing the carrier to “actively explore further growth opportunities” in Northern Australia and key regional international destinations.
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Hot BA meals on Australian flights
Wednesday | Mar 17 2010BRITISH Airways this morning has advised that its 747 services operating from London to Sydney during the first phase of the upcoming cabin crew strike 20-22 Mar will offer normal catering, including a full hot meal service.