News
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EY set for take-off
Friday | Apr 17 2020ETIHAD Airways has outlined its post-coronavirus restart plans, while undertaking what it is calling the “most extensive maintenance program” in the airline’s history.
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Drinks this arvo!!
Friday | Apr 17 2020DON’T forget to BYO and gather with your colleagues online this afternoon for the Industry Survive & Revive “Travel Industry Pub” session at 6pm.
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CX status extension
Friday | Apr 17 2020CATHAY Pacific will extend the current membership levels for top tier Marco Polo Club loyalty scheme participants, with Silver, Gold and Diamond members to keep their current status for an additional 12 months.
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Serko urges control
Friday | Apr 17 2020LISTED travel technology firm Serko Limited has released a guide for corporations in the light of the COVID-19 shutdowns, saying “now is the time to ensure business spending and reconciliation processes are in place to make sure you’re in control as cash-flow dwindles and balance sheets come under pressure”.
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QR first lounge shut
Friday | Apr 17 2020REDUCED demand due to the coronavirus pandemic has led Qatar Airways to temporarily close its Al Safwa First Lounge at Dubai International Airport.
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McEvoy takes Saudi Arabia role – TTF
Friday | Apr 17 2020FORMER politician Bruce Baird is back as acting Chairman of the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF), replacing Andrew McEvoy who has departed to take a “new international tourism role based in Saudi Arabia”.
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Tauck goes direct
Friday | Apr 17 2020TAUCK has extended the global suspension of its touring and cruise operations until 30 Jun, and has also announced the launch of a toll-free number for Australian travel agents to deal directly with its US-based reservations centre.
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Boeing to restart
Friday | Apr 17 2020BOEING has announced a phased return to commercial production of its widebody aircraft in Washington.
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Air NZ 777 crew cut
Friday | Apr 17 2020AIR New Zealand has confirmed it expects its Boeing 777 long-haul fleet to be grounded for the next 12 months, with cabin crew numbers to be cut by 950 as demand plummets due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NSW launches video Zooms
Friday | Apr 17 2020HOW about this as the ideal backdrop for a sneaky quarantini?