News
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Screening shocker
Friday | Feb 19 2010OFFICERS at the US Transportation Security Administration have once again shown their softer side (not) with the bizarre treatment of a fouryear-old disabled boy.
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QF flight drama
Friday | Feb 19 2010A QANTAS A330 service to Shanghai yesterday caused significant media consternation when it was forced to return to Sydney Airport due to a failure of its wheels to retract on takeoff.
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Better year to fly
Friday | Feb 19 20102009 was the second best year in aviation history to take to the skies in a Western-built jet, says the Int’l Air Transport Association.
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Monaco represented
Friday | Feb 19 2010AVIAREPS (formerly Integra Tourism Marketing) has been appointed as the official Australian representative for the Monaco Tourist Bureau.
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YHA carbon reward
Friday | Feb 19 2010TRAVELLERS who arrive at YHA youth hostel properties in New Zealand are being offered 25% off if they arrive by foot or bicycle.
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DJ, QF OTP battle
Friday | Feb 19 2010JANUARY was a good month for Australian domestic travellers, with Qantas and Virgin Blue both reporting more than 90% on time performance (OTP) figures.
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QH price increase
Friday | Feb 19 2010QANTAS Holidays has advised travel agents that as a result of exchange rate fluctuations it’s increasing prices to both Thailand and Hawaii effective immediately.
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Push for Auckland cruise terminal
Friday | Feb 19 2010NEW Zealand’s tourism industry is urging the construction of a “world class cruise ship terminal” for Auckland – as well as improving cruise facilities at other ports across the country.
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Air Vanuatu direct to Santo
Friday | Feb 19 2010AIR Vanuatu has today announced the resumption of direct international flights from Australia to the island of Espiritu Santo, with twice weekly services from Brisbane effective 29 Mar.
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Dubai goes dry
Friday | Feb 19 2010ALCOHOL and live entertainment, including belly dancing, has been banned in Dubai hotels, clubs, restaurants and other public venues for 25 hours from 6pm on Thu 25 Feb to 7pm on Fri 26 Feb due to the emirate commemmorating the Prophet’s Birthday.