Discounting is lunacy, says Emirates
Ian Jarrett - Jun 18, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR - - An all-out price war among airlines desperate to win back passengers is "lunacy" but it's happening…
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Online booms as travel numbers tumble
Ian Jarrett - Jun 18, 2026
SYDNEY - Traveller numbers have declined in Australia, but the proportion of online bookings has grown sharply, increasing by 26…
Bookings slump hits European destinations
Ian Jarrett - Jun 18, 2026
SYDNEY – Amadeus has revealed that both international and domestic air travel bookings made through travel agencies in Australia remain…
International tourists unimpressed by Impressive Vietnam
Ian Jarrett - Jun 18, 2026
HANOI – Media sources in Vietnam say the largest-ever Vietnamese tourism promotion, Impressive Vietnamâ€, jointly organised by Vietnam Airlines and…
Indian agents give Oz the all-clear
Ian Jarrett - Jun 18, 2026
Imtiaz Muqbil, executive editor, Travel Impact Newswire, reports from Melbourne Indian travel agents and tour operators attending the Australian Tourism…
Job losses at ABTA
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
ABTA has announced plans for some job losses but is also creating new roles to replace Andy Cooper. Further details…
Travelsupermarket founder launches new travel website
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Moneysupermarket.com and travelsupermarket.com founder Simon Nixon is today launching a travel website called Simonseeks. Nixon is aiming to establish SimonSeeks…
Ryanair slashes flights at Dublin and Shannon
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Ryanair is cutting back winter capacity at Dublin and Shannon, blaming the Government’s €10 tourist tax, or Air Passenger Duty.…
Jamaica lobbies UK Government over ‘unfair’ APD
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Jamaican government officials met with UK MPs yesterday to lobby them over the increased Air Passenger Duty. Prime Minister Golding…
Price comes before destination, says Skyscanner poll
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Brits are putting price before destination, according to a poll of Skyscanner customers. The survey found only 16% of travellers…
Eurostar adopts single fare pricing structure
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Eurostar has introduced single fares to all its destinations but has also increased its Leisure Select return fare. The new…
Eastern adds new Aberdeen flights
Bev - Jun 18, 2026
Eastern Airways will increase services from three to five flights each weekday from Southampton International Airport to Aberdeen from July…
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