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Monday, August 09, 2021

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Headline News

AFTA expands its #GetTravelReady campaign with an AFTA Member Agent – get involved!

AFTA says that it is throwing its support behind a social media initiative by Travel Agent and AFTA Member Linda Forster of TravLin Travel to encourage more Australians to get vaccinated more quickly. … Continue Reading

Flight Attendant ‘Threatened’ to Throw me Off a Plane Over my Outfit

TikToker Sierra Steadman was dressed as what she thought was a plain Jane when she boarded an Alaska Airlines plane — until a flight attendant told her to get off because of her outfit. … Continue Reading

Tech aims to prevent costly COVID-19 cancellations.

As tourism operators, Australia-wide grapple with the latest round of harsh COVID-19 lockdowns a new platform aims to help travellers better identify risks and restrictions and prevent costly cancellations. … Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE – OLYMPIC FLASHBACKS by Gold Medallist Mark Tonelli Ep 2

This collection of 60 short Olympic tales covers the past 125 years. From the early days of running on cinder tracks and swimming in rivers to today’s sparkling architectural precincts, . … Continue Reading

Rex says its lawyers will pursue legal remedies against QANTAS.

Rex has announced it has appointed a legal firm to “pursue all legal remedies” against QANTAS over the QANTAS moving into its previously exclusive routes, … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Passenger Duct-Taped to Seat for Assaulting Flight Attendants

A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanor charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air. … Continue Reading

Australians can pack more into their Africa trip with Emirates’ updated free baggage policy

Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack more into their trips. … Continue Reading

Covid-19 News

Welcome: Entry is conditional on a COVID test

The day is probably not far away when you will take an instant COVID test before entering everything from a bus to your health gym or pub. Kids may even be tested before heading to the classroom. At the forefront of this technology in Japan.

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• All US-based United Airlines employees have to get the Covid-19 vaccine

Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line to livestream its great cruise comeback press panel.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will host a Great Cruise Comeback Press Panel to commemorate what NCL describes as its highly anticipated return to cruising from the U.S. … Continue Reading

• New Royal Caribbean ships break even at 35% occupancy

• Princess Cruises unveils its 2023 Alaska cruises & cruisetours programme

• Princess Cruises tells vaccinated guests to complete a coronavirus PCR or antigen test before sailing.

• Marella to become first British cruise line to restart fly-cruises

Financial News

Air NZ Flags Big Revenue Loss from Bubble Pause

Air New Zealand has forecast a bigger financial hit after New Zealand suspended its travel bubble with Australia. … Continue Reading

• Gogo Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Loyalty News

One FF mile for every minute spent in Dubai

I have seen some creative marketing ideas in my time – but this one from Emirates and Dubai takes the cake. … Continue Reading

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