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Window Seat 18 Aug 25
Monday | Aug 18 2025A lot has gone down in airplane loos – literally and figuratively – and according to new research from scientists, these lavatories could now hold the key to the global spread of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) superbugs, described as “a silent pandemic” that threatens to kill more than 39 million people by 2050.
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TD breaking news – Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1,800 workers
Monday | Aug 18 2025Carrier avoids potential $120 million penalty. Qantas has been fined $90 million for illegally sacking workers…
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TD breaking news – EVT purchases Pro-invest Hotels
Monday | Aug 18 2025EVT to launch new third-party brand management model. Australian hospitality and leisure company EVT has acquired…
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TD breaking news – Danielle Russom appointed to lead Australia for BCD Travel
Monday | Aug 18 2025Former ATIA board member takes up senior role at TMC. Danielle Russom has been appointed Managing…
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Google chases thrifty air
Friday | Aug 15 2025GOOGLE has announced a new AI-powered search tool within its Google Flights offering that seeks to save travellers money in a more intuitive way.
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Fiji Airways flies bespoke
Friday | Aug 15 2025FIJI Airways has launched its new, dedicated online tour booking platform, tours.fijiairways.com, allowing travellers to book curated adventures and activities in Fiji and other destinations the airline serves, including the US.
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TC hails smooth transition
Friday | Aug 15 2025THE first 20 graduates from Travellers Choice’s ProStart training program are now using their newfound skills in the workplace, while another 30 are set to complete the three-month course this year.
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Aussies flock to the UK
Friday | Aug 15 2025THE historically strong Jun school holiday period proved a major driver of Aussie trips to the United Kingdom, with the market leaping from seventh to third spot for the month.
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A “staggering” opportunity
Friday | Aug 15 2025TRAVELLERS with accessibility needs and their companions spent $29.2 billion across the 2023-24 period, representing 22% of all domestic travel and 17% of total tourism expenditure, according to a new report from Tourism Research Australia.
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Biz chop for public servants
Friday | Aug 15 2025THE Federal Government has confirmed public servants typically allowed to fly business on domestic trips will be restricted from flying the class between Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra from 07 Sep.