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Monday, June 28, 2021

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Headline News

Qantas captain and co-pilot were left gasping for air

In a disturbing incident newly described by air safety authorities, a Qantas captain and co-pilot were left temporarily incapacitated and gasping for air as they donned oxygen masks and gave the MAYDAY emergency signal. … Continue Reading

Air New Zealand to fly all year-round to Queensland regional airports.

The Queensland Government has announced that more international Air New Zealand flights are being added to regional Queensland airport schedules to support the government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan. … Continue Reading

Sydney Flights Cancelled As States Impose Border Restrictions

Sydney Airport was a ghost town yesterday morning as more than 90 flights arriving in the city have been canceled today. … Continue Reading

Carnival Corporation Q2 2021 earnings reports and business update – $2b loss!

Carnival Corporation has reported its second-quarter 2021 earnings and provided a key business update, with the highlights including:- … Continue Reading

Big fleet changes at Carnival Corporation

Carnival Corporation has announced some big fleet changes, … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Qatar Airways Introduces New Generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Featuring a New Business Class Suite

Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on a number of key routes to Europe and Asia, starting with its Doha to Milan service on Friday 25 June 2021. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Air New Zealand adjusts trans-Tasman schedule

• Singapore Airlines Group launches voluntary carbon offset programme for all customers

Business News

Ongoing support key for Australia’s Travel Sector

Even if Australians take up Tourism Australia’s call to take longer holidays to offset the economic impact of COVID shutdowns, until international travel returns, Australia’s travel agents need ongoing Government support. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Business News

• Hostplus and Intrust Super to merge

Covid - 19 News

NIH study suggests COVID-19 prevalence far exceeded early pandemic cases

In a new study, National Institutes of Health researchers report that the prevalence of COVID-19 in the United States during spring and summer of 2020 far exceeded the known number of cases and that infection affected the country unevenly. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• Longest known SARS-CoV-2 infection of nearly 300 days successfully treated with new therapy

• Australian travel industry can boost recovery by addressing trust gaps in areas including price transparency and COVID-19 health and safety

• Covid Compliance Blitz Set For Sydney

Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line To Grow Fleet By Two Additional Ships by 2023

Carnival Cruise Line announced plans today to grow its fleet by two additional ships by 2023, taking the delivery position of an Excel-class ship that had previously been assigned to sister line AIDA Cruises that will arrive in late 2023, as well as taking ownership of Costa Magica from another of its European sister lines, with that ship going through a dry dock, renaming and Carnival-branded conversion and joining the fleet by mid-2022. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Swan Hellenic’s first bespoke expedition cruise ship SH Minerva floated out

• Katarina Line Introduces 2022 Price List and Launches New Itineraries With Guaranteed Departures For 2022

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