News
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Accor helps out
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020AS well as participating in government-backed programs to accommodate returning travellers and health professionals during the COVID-19 crisis, Accor is also extending its hospitality to vulnerable families, the homeless and the disadvantaged.
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Aurora rescue
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020AURORA Expeditions has confirmed that Aussie pax aboard its Greg Mortimer will return to Melbourne within the next 48-72 hours, with the assistance of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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AC status extension
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020AIR Canada has announced that members of its Altitude loyalty program will maintain their current status until the end of 2021, along with the potential to gift status to a friend or family member and the temporary pause of expiration of Aeroplan Miles until 14 May 2020.
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Tripadvisor helps
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020TRIPADVISOR has announced a range of measures to support travel and hospitality businesses impacted by COVID-19, including making it easy to purchase gift cards and discover delivery and take-away services to support local restaurants.
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itravel birthday
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020ITRAVEL hasn’t let COVID-19 spoil its staff birthday celebrations, with the group recording an online session where one of its team received a live remote version of Happy Birthday To You.
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CX refund change
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020CATHAY Pacific has suspended the GDS ‘Refund Notice’ function effective 06 Apr until further notice, due to the volume of refund requests being received via GDS channels.
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Panama escape
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020A special Spirit Airlines is commercial flight will operate to help repatriate passengers from Panama City to Fort Lauderdale on 11 Apr, according to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Harold in the Pacific
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020CYCLONE Harold is expected to pass through Tonga on 09 Apr, with Smartraveller advising any Australians in need of urgent assistance to call 61 2 6261 3305.
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CMV deferral
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020CRUISE & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has extended its cruise operation suspension until 24 May, applicable to passengers booked to embark from 24 Apr.
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GBTA new dates
Wednesday | Apr 8 2020THE Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has announced that its rescheduled annual convention will now take place from 07 to 11 Nov 2020.