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Virgin Blue Plans A Big Order of Planes
The second largest carrier of Australia, Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd., is planning to place a rather large order of aircrafts sometime in the coming years, even though the price of petrol is forcing their competition to cut out some routes or just stop flying completely. In Sydney, at a small business
by Emily Penbryn June 21st, 2008
Hertz Gives Travellers a Break on Fuel Costs
Car rental companies have always shared one thing in common: surcharges for fuel use on rented vehicles. Consumers that didn't fill up the tank before returning the car paid a high price per gallon and as well as a surcharge. ...
by Bobby Jones June 21st, 2008
Flight Centre increase their predicted pre-tax profit after a fruitful year in the Australian travel market
Australian based travel agent Flight Centre has increased their profit guidance for 2007/08 after their global sales witnessed a healthy second half to the year. The airline stated that demand in Australia was particularly good, with the strong Aussie dollar ...
by Tanya Propst June 20th, 2008
Asia Pacific Continues to Move Toward Carbon-Neutral Tourism
Previously only a small number of hotels, airlines, and travel agencies in Asia Pacific region have made strides toward embracing significant carbon reduction goals. The companies who have developed carbon reduction technologies are using advanced green audit techniques to keep ...
by Tanya Propst June 20th, 2008
Austrian Airlines Foresees a Loss Because of High Fuel Cost
Austrian Airlines has said that they are expecting to fly right into the red for 2008 because of the high petrol costs. In a statement that was released after a supervisory board meeting, Austrian Airlines said that they were penciling in a €70 - €90 million loss for the
by Tina Lane June 20th, 2008
ZUJI Makes Holidays Possibile for Australians
The ZUJI Australia travel agent online has revealed their enhanced online website, which has a new and exciting consumer campaign and a great choice of value travel deals. Their new campaign was designed to make holidays happen for the ...
by Bobby Jones June 20th, 2008
Take a Minibreak with Hilton
An Australasia package was launched by Hilton Minibreaks. This aimed at short-stay holidays and accommodations for families at discounted prices. The new Australasia Minibreaks packages include Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. These Minibreaks are short-stay and flexible packages that ...
by Tanya Propst June 20th, 2008
Venere Partners with Trenitalia
Venere.com, the online specialist in European and Italian hotels, has announced that it has partnered with Trenitalia, the Italian National Railway. Venere.com and Trenitalia recently launched a new service which encourages Trenitalia passengers to book train tickets and accommodations through ...
by Robin Welch June 20th, 2008
Qantas and Virgin Blue Have New Competition
A new domestic airline has been born. Melbourne-based VivaJet has arrived on the scene and is expected to begin offering passenger and cargo services in November 2008. VivaJet's mission statement promises to offer better service, complimentary light meals and drinks, as well as cheap fares. VivaJet hopes to gain support
by Samuel Edwards June 20th, 2008
Virgin Blue introduce new Airpass
The Australian airline has introduced a new and straightforward way to see New Zealand and Australia. The airline has introduced an easy way to discover Australasia by introducing the opportunity for their international travelers to purchase Virgin Blue Airpasses. According to ...
by Tina Lane June 19th, 2008
