Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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Headline News

Cheap domestic airfares work – and here’s the proof!

The federal government is being urged to consider extending its subsidised airfare program, in the light of new research showing that half of Australian travellers say it has increased their likelihood of booking a flight.…

Roll up! Qantas reveals thousands of unclaimed travel perks

Qantas is encouraging all Frequent Flyers to check their accounts to see if they are Points Club members, after revealing that over 100,000 Points Club members have unclaimed travel benefits like lounge passes, hotel discounts and bonus points – all …

Virgin CEO calls for open international borders even ‘if some people would die’, while our PM “fiddles while Rome burns”

A Daily Mail report by Bryant Hevesi says that Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka speaking at a business lunch in Brisbane on Monday, has called Australia’s border to be reopened well before mid-2022 even if ‘some people may die’.…

Changes In Travel Behaviour: Is It Just The Tip Of The Iceberg?

Ever wondered why Darwin’s theory of adaptation fit like a glove to any given situation, reflecting not only the instincts for survival of some biotic species but an approach that runs the show in any sphere?…

Australian cruising still wallowing in the dark as another week passes, while others steam ahead

While Australian cruising still wallows in the dark of government indecision, ineptitude, and lack of knowledge of understanding of cruising, our friends at Cruise Industry News have released a mid-May update selection of what is happening elsewhere and which …

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Aviation

Virgin Australia Updates Short-Haul International Network

After the federal budget released last week and the shifting projection of the opening of the international border, Virgin Australia also announced changes to its short-haul international. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Sunseekers rejoice as the first flight to Rarotonga takes off.

• Delta Air Lines and LATAM receive approval of Joint Venture from Colombia

• Delta expands Boston and New York service with new flights to popular destinations

• United Airlines Takes Big Step Toward Returning July Flying to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Airport

COVID-19 Outbreak Closes Changi Airport to Public

Changi Airport in Singapore will cut public access to all its terminals and the Jewel shopping centre following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases there. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Airport

• Plaza Premium Group Partners with Capital One To Develop Branded Airport Lounge

• Consortium of International Airlines Chooses Unisys to Boost Physical and Data Security for International Passenger Baggage at Seven Australian Airports

Covid - 19 News

Singapore – Heading to Another Lockdown?

With the rise in new COVID-19 clusters in Singapore, the island nation might be heading back into another round of lockdown to control the spread of the virus. This is worrying news, especially considering how the country has done really well in containing the spread during the first wave of the pandemic. … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Viking’s newest shop officially named – Viking Venus

Viking® today named its newest ocean ship, Viking Venus®, with a celebration at sea in the English Channel as the ship set sail for her inaugural voyage. As part of the intimate event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother, revered British journalist, and broadcaster Anne Diamond, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a naval tradition that dates back thousands of years. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• I love the magic of a ship under sail’ Introducing the captain of the world’s largest tall ship, Golden Horizon

• Norwegian Prima Debuts As Brand’s Most In-Demand Vessel With Record-Breaking Sales

• New Crystal Endeavor Iceland & Norway Expedition Offers Autumn Exploration of Dramatic Landscapes and Fjords