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Thursday, August 12, 2021

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Qantas throws its frequent flyers a ‘retention lifeline’

With Australia’s international borders closed and domestic lockdowns in place, frequent flyers are facing challenges earning the required status credits to retain their tier level, which is why Qantas is throwing them what it calls “a retention lifeline”. … Continue Reading

Money transfers more transparent after ACCC probe

An ACCC inquiry has achieved results, after finding that for just two currencies, US dollars and UK pounds, consumers who used the big four banks to send international money transfers could have collectively saved about AUD 150 million in a single year, if they had instead used a lower-priced International Money Transfer supplier. … Continue Reading

The US Aviation Regulator Calls To Get Tough On Air Rage

The top aviation regulator in the United States has proposed that local police across the country file more charges against unruly airline passengers and that airports restrict alcohol sales. … Continue Reading

Air Travellers Struggling With New Travel Rules

According to a recent IATA passenger survey, most air travellers are confident in the safety of air travel and support the use of masks in the near term. … Continue Reading

In stark contrast to Australia, UK PM Boris Johnsons says there is an urgent need to get the travel industry moving again

In stark contrast to Australia, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wants to get the travel industry moving again with a simple user-friendly system of rules to allow for trips abroad. … Continue Reading

Travellers Fined for Trying to Enter Canada with Fake COVID Paper

Two people who gave false information about their COVID-19 vaccination status to authorities while trying to enter Toronto from the U.S. have just been slapped with very expensive penalties. … Continue Reading

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Accolade News

Munich Airport once again voted Best Airport in Europe

Even in times of the pandemic, Munich Airport remains at the top of the European rankings: At the annual “World Airport Awards” of the London-based aviation research institute Skytrax, the Bavarian hub airport was once again awarded the title of “Best Airport in Europe” on the basis of a passenger survey. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Accolades

• Cheers to Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort for Receiving The Wine Spectator 2021 Award of Excellence

• Australia is named the world’s 5th best skinny dipping hotspot with 123 nudist beaches and campsites

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Aviation News

Etihad Airways On Path To Recovery As Operations Grow

Etihad Airways has announced operating and financial results for the first half of 2021, showing a progressive recovery across its business despite a slower than expected return to global air travel. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• IATA says 2020 was the worst year ever for aviation including a million jobs disappeared.

• Combined Market Cap of World’s Largest Airlines Plunges by $12B as COVID-19 Cases Climb

• Emirates offers Australians complimentary passes to Expo Dubai

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Cruise News

Norway’s Hurtigruten goes to Africa

Hurtigruten, a company more often associated with colder climes says its Hurtigruten Expeditions is heading to Africa for the 2022-2023 cruise season, … Continue Reading

P&O Cruises UK’s new Iona sails her maiden cruise…to Iona!

P&O Cruises UK’s brand spanking new cruise ship Iona has embarked on its maiden voyage visiting its Scottish namesake island with a fireworks display as the highlight of celebrations. … Continue Reading

Viking delays August China startup

Partnership China Merchants and Viking Cruises have announced that has delayed its August China startup until further notice, according to a statement sent out locally in China. … Continue Reading

The big three cruise corporations continue to burn lots of cash and here’s how much.

Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are still burning through cash as some ships emerge from lay-up back into operations. … Continue Reading

Florida to appeal ruling on vaccine passports for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

The State of Florida has said it will appeal a ruling that allows Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for cruise passengers embarking on ships in Florida ports. … Continue Reading

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