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Sabre wholly-owned by Abacus
Friday, 10 February 2012Asia-Pacific provider of distribution products and services for travel agencies, Abacus, is streamlining the ownership structure of its Australia and NZ distribution businesses acquiring 100 per cent ownership of Sabre Pacific.
EK passengers take control of their booking online
Friday, 10 February 2012Emirates passengers will now have the option to change the time or date of their travel and add or upgrade flights as the airline offers an enhanced website functionality allowing travellers to take their travel plans into their own hands.
Aussies love to Visit USA
Friday, 10 February 2012Long service and annual leave makes Australian travellers among the most important travel markets to the US, according to Visit USA Australia president Geoffrey Hutton.
Qantas pilot’s mistake near disaster
Friday, 10 February 2012Investigations reveal a Qantas aircraft could have literally fallen from the sky as a Qantas Pilot incorrectly entered the Boeing 717 jet’s weight by almost 10 tonnes.
Fuel, ash cloud LAN income
Friday, 10 February 2012Chilean carrier, LAN Airlines reported a net income loss of up to 23.7 percent for the full year last year compared to 2010 citing travel disruption caused by Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano for impacting its profits.
Air Asia X introduce Empty Seat Option
Friday, 10 February 2012In partnership with Optiontown, Air Asia X has launched a new service called ‘Empty Seat Option’ (ESo) which offers passengers travelling in economy, an opportunity to secure all three seats in a row for price.
CTM enjoys significant growth
Friday, 10 February 2012Corporate Travel Management Limited (CTM) has today announced that their company has experienced a strong growth performance of 42 percent.
Jetstar Japan announces take-off date
Thursday, 9 February 2012Qantas’ new low-cost subsidiary, Jetstar Japan is preparing for take-off sooner than expected, confirming it will launch services to its first base Tokyo by mid 2012.
TMS team grows as they look to successful year ahead
Thursday, 9 February 2012TMS Asia-Pacific has welcomed high profile industry strategist Mark Rizzuto to the team as a major shareholder and TMS Principal, taking the company forward into 2012 which is one of the best starts to a new year in recent times.
SIA, DJ start code sharing
Thursday, 9 February 2012Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia have announced the launch of their new code-share agreement, with agents and travellers now able to purchase tickets on the joint flights.
ATEC to help operators crack China market
Thursday, 9 February 2012Assisting local businesses expand their products, the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has released plans to launch a new program to help Aussie travel companies crack the Chinese market.
More Aussies holidaying in Thailand
Thursday, 9 February 2012An increasing number of Australians are choosing to spend their vacation time enjoying Thailand’s sun and shopping with 17.1 percent more residents departing on short term trips to the country in the last month of 2011 compared to the corresponding month 2010.
Webjet commits to Americas, Asia development
Thursday, 9 February 2012Webjet has reinforced its commitment to push through to the US, Canada, Mexico and Asia markets after welcoming a 17 percent increase in net profit after tax on its operations down under.
Pilots need ILS direction during storms: GC Airport
Thursday, 9 February 2012Gold Coast Airport and Queensland’s local Government have called for a fast track on the implementation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport to allow safe aircraft landing during rough weather.
Cyclone storms through Vanuatu, cancels flights
Wednesday, 8 February 2012Passengers flying into Vanuatu this week may face some travel disruptions as severe storms strike the South Pacific.
Cracks ground QF A380
Wednesday, 8 February 2012A Qantas A380 aircraft has been taken out of service for up to a week to allow engineers to mend 36 hairline cracks in its wings.
YTL Hotels to capture Australian market
Wednesday, 8 February 2012YTL Hotels spoke to e-Travel Blackboard about the opening of new properties, product developments and resort refurbishments with new initiatives to capture a growing Australian market.
TQ and Jetstar join to entice Australians
Wednesday, 8 February 2012Tourism Queensland (TQ) has teamed up with Jetstar and launched an AUD 500,000 campaign to encourage Australian’s to spend their annual leave in some of the State’s top destinations.
Chinese travellers boost tourism
Wednesday, 8 February 2012Chinese travellers are coming to the rescue of troubled tourism industries in Australia, USA and Europe with recent figures showing a significant growth in visitor numbers.
Compulsory full-body scans for Aus
Tuesday, 7 February 2012Passengers passing through Australian airports will have no choice but to undergo a full body scan or cancel their travel plans under new laws the Federal Parliament hopes to introduce later this week.
Scoot-ing into the Gold Coast
Tuesday, 7 February 2012Singapore’s new low-cost carrier, Scoot Airlines has announced it will make Gold Coast its second international route, with a five times weekly service to tap into the growing travel market between Singapore and Queensland.
Sydney cruise boom causes waves
Tuesday, 7 February 2012With 214 ships scheduled to visit Sydney in 2012, the issue of where to berth them has hit the spotlight again.
FLT acquires GoVoluntouring
Tuesday, 7 February 2012Focused on building its voluntourism commitment, Flight Centre has announced the acquisition of Canada based online company, GoVoluntouring.
IHG growth to create 400,000 new jobs
Tuesday, 7 February 2012Business expansion plans will create up to 400,000 new positions at InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) over the next four years, according to a new report.
