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Directors Comment
It's time to review your
domestic booking policy: Virgin Blue now claim 30% of the
domestic market - no longer just a leisure carrier. By
sourcing both Qantas and Virgin you double your opportunity
of securing the Lowest Logical Fare. By considering
airlines with services one hour either side of your
travel time you increase your opportunity to source the lowest
fare by 10 fold, if flying to Brisbane or Melbourne over peak
times. There are services on both airlines approx
every 30 mins. At Travelogic, this is our recommendation.
Additionally, why not
consider a restrictive fare outbound changeable outside of 24
hours. Then apply the lowest flexible fare home. This fare
combination will come in at approx a 55% discount
off the full economy. Coupled with an opportunity factor of
10, as above, your domestic airfares are set to plummet!
This is one of many examples
of the proactive management advice we commit to our clients
that consistently reduces their travel costs.
Call us on 02 9230 7500 to
find out how we can apply this same philosophy to your travel
management.
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 Our
Club World customers can get to sleep FIRST on British Airways
Next time you are travelling on British
Airways in Business Class, speak to your consultant to see if you
can take advantage of this great offer from Travelogic
and British Airways.
For our customers departing before 31
March 2004, you may be able to upgrade to FIRST Class for
one-way on that trip. So for the cost of Business Class
you'll get to travel in FIRST for one-way at no extra
cost. How good is that! Plus, if you are a Qantas
Frequent Flyer you will earn points for the cabin
that you are travelling in.
(Corporate Nett fares in J Class only)
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News & Views |
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Hawaiian
Airlines, the largest carrier in Hawaii, the 12th largest in the
United States, and rated one of America’s best airlines,
announced today it has applied for government approvals to provide
non-stop flights from Sydney to Honolulu, commencing on Tuesday,
May 18.
Hawaiian’s
flight schedules are designed with Australian travellers in mind,
offering convenient departure and arrival times. The airline plans
to offer four weekly flights departing Sydney at 9.30pm every
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and arriving in Honolulu at
10.55am local time, the same day. More...
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Qantas
last night sealed the acquisition of two prized
landing slots into London's Heathrow Airport in a deal
worth about pound stg. 20 million ($47 million) that
will give the airline the opportunity to increase
flights to the UK. More...
 Qantas announced new domestic jet
services for New Zealand
Qantas
announced today that it would add two new routes to
its New Zealand domestic network.
Qantas
Airlines Regional General Manager, New Zealand and
Pacific, Allan Williams, said Qantas would begin flying
its Boeing 737's between Christchurch and Rotorua and
Christchurch and Wellington from 1 April. More...
Qantas named airline of the year
by Air Transport World Magazine
Air
Transport World Magazine, the leading monthly magazine
covering the global airline industry, selected
Australian carrier Qantas as its Airline of the Year
for 2004. The editors praised "the carrier's
relentless focus on excellence in the air combined
with leanness and flexibility on the ground." More...
 Qantas Skybed wins international
Design Award
The
new Qantas international Business Class seat, Skybed,
has won a Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum
Museum of Architecture and Design! one of the world's
oldest and most prestigious international design
awards.
Skybed
was designed by Australian industrial designer Marc
Newson, and developed by USA based manufacturer BE
Aerospace in association with Qantas engineering. More...
Qantas trials new landing system
Qantas
said today that a new tailored aircraft arrival system
to be trialled in association with Boeing, Airservices
Australia and Europe's Air Traffic Alliance would lead
to fuel savings as well as reduced noise and emissions
in airspace surrounding Australian airports. More...
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Singapore
Airlines will operate three additional weekly services
between Singapore and Melbourne from the end of March
2004. Then, in September, flights will increase again,
by a further 2 per week. This means a capacity
increase of 29%, and will bring to 19 the number of
non-stop weekly flights between Singapore and
Melbourne. All flights will be operated by Boeing
777-200 aircraft. More...
Singapore
Airlines' Flight 19 touched down at Changi Airport last
Wednesday 18-1/2 hours after leaving Los Angeles, setting a new
record for commercial, non-stop passenger flights. The inaugural
long-haul Airbus A345 flight, covering more than 8,000 nautical
miles, allowed passengers to skip the usual two-hour refuelling stop
in Tokyo or Taipei. More... |
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Thai
Airways International Public Company Limited announced
its measures to inspect the quality of chicken meat
used in preparation of THAI’s inflight meals in
order to increase passenger confidence in THAI’s
inflight catering services. More...
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San
Francisco, one of the most popular holiday
destinations for Australians, will become Air New
Zealand’s 21st international destination from 30
June, with one stop flights from Sydney, Melbourne and
Brisbane.
The
new flights will operate via Auckland every Wednesday,
Friday and Sunday, arriving in San Francisco around
midday the following day. More...
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Gulf
Air has today released an exciting fares incentive which
offers passengers the chance to buy one First or Business
Class ticket to any Gulf Air destination and get a second
ticket free.
The
tickets can be used by two people travelling together or
independently or by one person making two trips to the same
destination.
Gulf
Air Australian General Manager, Cramer Ball, said that the
initiative had been introduced to encourage travellers to
experience Gulf Air’s fabled Arabian hospitality and
service, which includes five-star In-Flight chefs in first
class and the services of a Sky Nanny in all classes on
flights between Australia, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and London.
The
tickets can be used to travel to any of Gulf Air’s
45-destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and
Singapore.
The
offer is valid until 31 March. The additional ticket must be
used by 31 May.
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Special
$69* launch fare for flights to popular paradise
Virgin
Blue has announced it will land its modern red jets at Ballina
Byron Gateway Airport from August 5 bringing low fares, great
service and true competition to the popular Far North Coast
region. More...
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Sheraton On The
Park named in world's top hotel awards by prestigious travel
magazine
Sheraton
On The Park has earned the distinction of being named
on two of travel's most prestigious awards lists for
the second consecutive year. The hotel featured in the
recent Condé Nast Traveller's 2004 Gold List and
Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels In The World for the
January issues of the publications. More...
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| Leisure & Events
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 Awesome
snow conditions in Zermatt and Verbier
Swiss
picture-postcard winter resorts such as everyone's
favourite Zermatt, and the mecca for freeriders,
Verbier, are currently experiencing some awesome snow
conditions. More...
Source = Travmedia
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Travelogic Update
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| Has this ever
happened to you?
You may notice that some
points for a flight taken on Qantas have not appeared on your
Frequent Flyer Statement. Well, a simple way to get this fixed
(if it is a Qantas flight number) is just call the Qantas
Frequent Flyer Centre and give them your membership number the flight number.
The points
will be credited within 24 -48 hours.
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Travel Vaccinations
Need a convenient and local place to get
your travel vaccinations? Well, try the International
Travel Vaccination Centre, Level 10, Suite 102, 37 Bligh
Street, Sydney Tel:1300 557070. It's right in the middle
of town - how convenient is that!
Increase in USA Visa Application Fee
The application fee for the USA is
changing to $130 effective 02 March 2004. This fee is
payable at Australia Post and the original receipt issued is to be stapled to the Visa Application Form.
In light of recent publicity, please be
aware of some of the examples of the circumstances that
may preclude you from the Visa Waiver Program
- Diagnosed mental health
disorder
- Diagnosed physical disorder
- Previous deportation from any
country
- Previous arrests or convictions
- Wish to stay longer than 90 days in
the USA, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean
Islands.
You can find out more by going to http://travel.state.gov/vwp.html
Romania Visa Fees Decreased
Single entry = $50.00 - Multiple entry =
$100.00
Czech Republic
Validity of visas issued for travel to
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 Mitchell
Gray, Finance Manager
Mitchell is married to Claire
(our Executive Director) and is our Finance Manager, a proud
father and enthusiastic renovator. His current project is
working on the new family home.
Mitchell grew up in suburbs
of Brisbane and started his working career (and was destined
to become a great) as an AFL player at a State and National
level. Unfortunately during a trial with the Swans resulted in
a knee injury which halted that career.
Next he turned his hand to
being a personal trainer (which is how he and Claire met). Mitchell
started working for Travelogic in 1995 as our Finance
Manager.
Mitchell is a great
father and shares the family duties with Claire. If
Mitchell has any spare time with his busy life he enjoys golf,
DIY, AFL and snow boarding.
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THAI ensures passenger confidence
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Two-for-one fares from Gulf Air
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