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Passenger Weight Will Not Determine Air Fare
Ever since United States and European airlines have imposed luggage fees, there are some worried that there may eventually be a fee based on passenger weight. That would, of course, require that passengers weigh-in before boarding the plane. Fortunately, Australian airlines have condemned the idea and referred to
by Bobby Jones June 22nd, 2008
Expedia Survey Says: Australians Don’t go on Holiday Enough
Australians have been found to be the worst people to go on their annual holiday for the second year straight. In light of the annual global results for the Vacation Deprivation survey, which is conducted on behalf of Expedia, they ...
by Bobby Jones June 22nd, 2008
Open Skies Agreement Offers Minimal Promise
Last week European transport ministers approved a mandate for the European Commission (EC) "to negotiate an EU-wide comprehensive air services agreement with Australia", reported Transport Minister Anthony Albanese. Mr. Albanese is scheduled to travel to Europe in July to discuss ...
by Tina Lane June 22nd, 2008
Australian Conservation Resort of Emirates Accomplishes First Milestone
The 4,000 acre conservation resort of Emirates, the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, accomplished their first milestone. It has now completed the first 40 villas, and they have planted 1,000 native trees for the site. The Emirates Airline President, Tim Clark, ...
by Tanya Propst June 22nd, 2008
SITA Steps Up for Climate Change
SITA just announced that it has become the first air transport IT provider to put its weight behind the Aviation Industry Commitment to Action on Climate Change. SITA is owned by the word's major airline carriers. Yesterday, SITA Chief Executive Officer Francesco Violante signed the Commitment to Action on Climate Change
by Tanya Propst June 22nd, 2008
Prime Minister Scheduled to Attend Olympics
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has just announced that he has made a decision about attending the opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics. This decision has not been well received by some, who have now called into question Mr. Rudd's ...
by Andrew Soyer June 21st, 2008
Jetstar and Jetstar Asia part ways
Jetstar, Qantas' subsidiary budget airline, has announced today that they will part ways with Jetstar Asia. Airlines worldwide are feeling the pinch after fuel prices have reached a record high, Qantas announced that Jetstar Asia has been struggling of late, ...
by Robin Welch June 21st, 2008
Accor Hotels Offers 3 Easy Steps to Winter Bliss
Until July 31st of this year, if guests book a winter holiday stay at one of the participating Accor Hotels in Australia, they will receive a complimentary breakfast for every day that they book their reservation. They will also ...
by Robin Welch June 21st, 2008
Qantas Engineers Threaten to Strike
Failed wage negotiations may have 1,500 Qantas engineers walking off the job on Monday morning. The airline has not been able to say whether UK flights will be affected by the strike. Qantas will try to minimize the impact bur can't deny that some flights will be cancelled. "We have no
by Bobby Jones June 21st, 2008
Free Holidays from Hertz Australia
With the combination of Toyota cars and Hertz Australia, travelers are getting an offer for a chance to win a luxury holiday for free with their choice from a list of many resorts. Hertz has set some eligibility requirements ...
by Andrew Soyer June 21st, 2008
