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Friday, May 28, 2021

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Headline News

Victorian Covid closes borders, threatens Tasman bubble

The quarantine-free trans-Tasman travel bubble hangs in the balance, still operating from Sydney but suspended from Victoria after a fast-spreading outbreak of Covid-19 in that state-led other Australian states to slam borders shut to Victorians.…

Qantas pax thrilled by supermoon and total lunar eclipse

A 14-year-old high school student, a crown prosecutor, an amateur photographer, and a 90-year-old former Qantas flight attendant were among the 180 passengers on board QF1250, the Qantas supermoon scenic charter flight that took to the skies above Sydney, Australia …

Last chance to get your entry in for the HUAWEI FreeLace Pro Competition

Your chance to win one of these spectacular stylish HUAWEI FreeLace Pro noise-canceling wireless earphones. Watch the below and complete the form for your chance to win one of two of these magnificent accessories for your phone.…

The Arctic explored as it has never been before.

While some adventures epitomise the very essence of the word ‘expedition’, the once-in-a-lifetime dream fulfilled after meticulous planning and preparation…until now…enter exploration of the Arctic, from onboard the world-first high polar luxury exploration ship, Le Commandant Charcot.…

Qantas CEO Calls For International Borders Reopening This Year

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says Australia’s vaccine rollout feels like it’s moving slower than it should and higher rates of take-up may allow borders to open by the end of the year.…

Aviation News

Qantas and Singapore Airlines Diverging Fortunes Show Disparities

Qantas and Singapore Airlines are travelling in opposite directions when it comes to the coronavirus crisis, with the former emerging strongly thanks to its buoyant home market and the latter mired in trouble with record losses as it can barely fly anywhere. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Optimism When Borders Reopen

• JetBlue Delivers New Customer Benefits Under Northeast Alliance With Ability to Earn TrueBlue Loyalty Points on American Airlines Flights

• Digitalization Needed for Smooth Restart

Cruise News

Dream Cruises to resume cruises in Hong Kong with Genting Dream

While Australian cruising continues to wallow in the dark awaiting the possible lifting of the ban on cruising in Australia on June 17, Dream Cruises as announced the restart of cruises in Hong Kong, at the end of July with Genting Dream offering 2 and 3-night “Super Summer Seacations” on the high seas. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Cruise procrastination continues in Australia while Carnival, Princess, and Holland America set to cruise in Alaska in July

• Viking Releases New Back-To-Back Expedition Voyages

• Norwegian Cruise Line To Redeploy Eight Additional Ships

Movers & Shakers News

New General Manager Announced for Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Grand Hyatt Melbourne is pleased to announce that Fredrick Arul has been appointed as the new General Manager. Fredrick joins the property from Hyatt Hotel Canberra – A Park Hyatt Hotel, where he worked as General Manager from September 2015, his first Hyatt posting. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Appointments / Movers & Shakers

• New General Manager for Mossman Gorge Centre

Loyalty News

Virgin Velocity and 7-Eleven Announce Loyalty Partnership

More than 10 million Velocity Frequent Flyer members will now earn Velocity Points whenever they shop for fuel, food, coffee, and convenience items at 7-Eleven from today. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Loyalty

• Pump Your Way To The Sky: Velocity Frequent Flyer And 7-Eleven Announce New Loyalty Partnership

• American Airlines Welcomes Back Travelers with Ability to Earn More Miles on JetBlue