US airlines latest headache: frequent fliers
David - May 15, 2026
With rising fuel and stranded customers, the US’s airlines are facing another crisis: frequent flyer miles. “Frequent flyer reward schemes…
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Australia agrees transport safety pact with Indonesia
Ian Jarrett - May 15, 2026
CANBERRA: Australia and Indonesia have agreed to work together to improve Indonesia’s aviation and maritime safety capabilities. Australia will provide…
Australia wants Japanese “bloody well back”
Ian Jarrett - May 15, 2026
SYDNEY: A rapidly appreciating Australian dollar to the yen has prompted Tourism Australia to look at new tactical initiatives to…
Malaysia, Laos to resume airlinks
Ian Jarrett - May 15, 2026
KUALA LUMPUR – After a hiatus of almost 10 years, Kuala Lumpur will resume air links to Vientaine, Laos, in…
GTMC to step up lobbying
Phil Davies - May 15, 2026
The Guild of Travel Management Companies is to beef up its lobbying in order to better influence government decision-making on…
Portman runs Champions League final flight
Phil Davies - May 15, 2026
Portman Travel has chartered an aircraft to fly football fans to and from the Champions League final in Athens. The…
Eurostar punctuality reaches record levels
Bev - May 15, 2026
Eurostar last week recorded its best ever punctuality performance since services started in November 1994. The rail operator said 98.5%…
Another low cost carrier plans to fly to Australia
John Alwyn-Jones - May 15, 2026
Scott Rochfort in today's Sydney Morning Herald says that Jestar is about to face its first challenge on the long-haul…
Qantas back to basics
John Alwyn-Jones - May 15, 2026
Geoff Easdown in today's Herald-Sun rports that the Qantas board meets in Melbourne on Thursday under growing pressure to find…
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal wins prestigious international award
John Alwyn-Jones - May 15, 2026
Tourism KwaZulu-Natal has been awarded the United Nations World Tourism Organisation’s Ulysses Award for Innovation in Tourism Governance for its…
Galileo puts Focalpoint on low fares
Ian Jarrett - May 15, 2026
HONG KONG: Travelport subsidiary Galileo has launched Focalpoint Shopping within its GDS. The new functionality will provide travel agents with…
‘Millions at risk taking DIY holidays’ – CAA
Phil Davies - May 14, 2026
Up to 18 million people who put together their own 'DIY' holiday this summer could be at risk in the event…
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