News
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QF says more Manila
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025QANTAS has revealed plans to boost its network to Manila, with the carrier to increase its Brisbane-Manila service from four to five return flights per week beginning 27 Oct 2025.
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FC makes it simpler
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025FLIGHT Centre Travel Group’s corporate businesses have banded together to launch ‘Trip Options’, a new solution designed to simplify how travel managers arrange trips on behalf of travellers.
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Xcel served up Torres
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025CELEBRITY Cruises has announced World’s Best Female Chef 2024, Janaina Torres, as godmother of its new ship Celebrity Xcel, which launches this Nov (TD 08 Nov 2023).
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MEL’s third begins
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025INITIAL construction work will commence this month on Melbourne Airport’s third runway, which is scheduled to open in 2031 (TD 13 Sep 2024).
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CTM asks for time
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025CTM has changed the date of release of its FY25 accounts to 25 Sep, after auditors noted possible adjustments required relating to the timing of the recognition of certain revenues and costs.
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Surcharge ban on the agenda at Pulse
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025DURING its upcoming Pulse meetings, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) will shine a spotlight on the Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposed debit/credit card surcharge ban (TD 22 Jan).
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SCA traffic update
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025SUNSHINE Coast Airport (SCA) will start construction on a new baggage handling facility tomorrow, as part of the hub’s wider terminal improvements.
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Myanmar warning
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025SMARTRAVELLER is warning Australians of heightened threats in Myanmar, fuelled by a national election taking place in Dec-Jan.
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Huge Boeing order
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025KOREAN Air has announced its intention to purchase 103 next-generation aircraft from Boeing, 19 spare engines from GE Aerospace and CFM International, and an engine maintenance program with GE Aerospace.
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HK Express concerns
Tuesday | Aug 26 2025DESPITE a recent surge in interest in Hong Kong from Aussies, Cathay Pacific’s budget carrier Hong Kong Express has recorded a loss of HK$524 million (A$13.2 million) for the first half of 2025, worse than its total loss for the full year 2024.