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Aussies to celebrate end of days in Mexico
Monday, 9 January 2012Travel agents are already beginning to receive enquiries from Australian travellers wanting to plan their trip to Mexico for “end of the world” celebrations scheduled on 21 December 2012.
Emirates emergency landing
Monday, 9 January 2012Mechanical failure in the aircraft’s landing gear forced an Emirates Airline flight bound for Dubai to make an emergency landing in Cape Town last week.
Virgin Galactic launches
Monday, 9 January 2012Sometime in the next 12 months passengers will be able to journey into the final frontier aboard Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo, heralding the true beginning of commercial space flight according to CEO Sir Richard Branson.
World’s highest airport for China
Monday, 9 January 2012China is planning to further strengthen its position as the third largest tourism market in the world with new plans of building the world’s highest airport in Nagqu, Tibet.
Tangalooma resort safe from fire
Monday, 9 January 2012A fire burning on Moreton Island poses no immediate threat to life or property according to Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service who are continuing to monitor and manage the wildfire.
DJ pegs on Air NZ for Tasman profits
Friday, 6 January 2012Virgin Australia is hoping its alliance with Air New Zealand will help turn a profit on its trans-Tasman services after reporting a loss of up to NZ$7.35 million for the year to June 2011 compared to the corresponding period last year.
Locals spending more in SA
Friday, 6 January 2012South Australia’s tourism industry has welcomed a spike in domestic visitor expenditure, beating out the national growth over the past year.
A380 cracks no issue: QF
Friday, 6 January 2012Minor cracks located in the wing of a Qantas A380 and a small number of Singapore Airlines’ superjumbo aircraft are nothing to be concerned about, the Australian flag carrier said.
Unleashed make Schoolies abroad accessible for agents
Friday, 6 January 2012Overseas Schoolies packages are now simpler to book, are all inclusive and continue to be in great demand due to Unleashed Travel’s persistence and commitment.
Holiday tattoos turn good memories bad
Friday, 6 January 2012Travellers seeking a lasting memory of their trip are advised against getting piercing and body art done overseas after a West Australian man contracted HIV after getting a tattoo in Bali.
Fire damages Delhi airport
Friday, 6 January 2012Over 20 airline offices were damaged when a fire broke out at the cargo terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) early Thursday morning.
