News
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CATO – credits, not refunds
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020THE Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has issued a “rallying cry” for the travel sector & holidaymakers to work together in the current unprecedented times “to ensure the best possible outcome for the future”.
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Govt $715m airline lifeline
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020THE waiving of Airservices fees, security levies and jet fuel excise for domestic and regional carriers will provide an initial cash influx for airlines of almost $160 million (TD breaking news), with the Federal Government to reimburse payments by carriers since 01 Feb.
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WTTC urges loans, support
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020THE World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has implored the governments of all countries across the globe to take immediate action to help ensure the survival of the “critical, job-creating” travel and tourism sector.
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Carnival’s GoCCL
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020CARNIVAL Cruise Line’s new online travel industry portal features a host of new options including interactive deck plans, improved quick quote pricing and email facilities, and the ability to compare stateroom prices at a glance – find out more about the GoCCL platform on the cover page of today’s Travel Daily.
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No warning given – Jayson Westbury
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020AFTA CEO Jayson Westbury has issued a public call for common sense from consumers with long-term holiday bookings, urging them not to request immediate refunds or cancellations.
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Domestic Dream
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020DREAM Cruises is offering a “glimmer of hope” to the industry with a series of exceptional fares on offer for upcoming domestic voyages scheduled from Oct 2020 aboard Explorer Dream, as part of Click Frenzy’s “places in need” sale – see dreamcruiseline.com.
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TD agent poll
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020TRAVEL Daily has launched a short poll available for travel agents to share your views on the support needed to help manage through the difficult times the travel industry is currently facing.
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NZ suspends shares
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020AIR New Zealand has suspended its shares from quotation immediately, pending an announcement regarding the impacts of increased travel restrictions by the NZ Govt.
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SQ halves capacity
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020SINGAPORE Airlines is suspending additional services and will operate 50% of the capacity that had originally been scheduled up until the end of Apr.
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Jetstar Asia halts
Wednesday | Mar 18 2020JETSTAR Asia will suspend all services for a period of three weeks, from 23 Mar to 30 Apr as a result of new government restrictions.