Smart Travel Update
January 2008

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Directors Comment
A happy new year to everyone, 2007 was a great year for most people I'm confident 2008 will be just as strong. This year welcome's the arrival of many new and exciting new airlines and aircrafts. Qantas eagerly await the delivery of the new, biggest passenger aircraft in the sky the A380. In addition we expect the launch of the new Premium Economy class service that should represent significant value for many corporate travellers. In addition the rapid growth of Middle Eastern airlines continues out of Australia with the pending arrival of Etihad Airways daily services from Sydney to Abu Dhabi in June, promoting a quality one stop service to Europe. Our team at Travelogic eagerly await the opportunity to discuss these and many more exciting new travel products as we roll into 2008.

Travel News
Air New Zealand to Beijing  
Air New Zealand announced that they will commence non-stop flights between Auckland and Beijing from 18 Jul 08

Find the perfect seat  
Ever wondered how to get the best seat on the aircraft? Visit www.seatguru.com for seat maps on all airlines and aircraft types

Air New Zealand Concierge  
Passengers with Air New Zealand will be able to consult in-flight concierges on long haul flights from April 2008.

Emirates launch new Amenity Kits  

New, luxury amenity kits, containing exclusive products by Bvlgari, are now offered to passengers in the First and Business Class cabins on Emirates’ longhaul flights.


Cathay Pacific & Dragonair launch Carbon Offset Scheme
Cathay Pacific Airways and its sister airline Dragonair have launched “FLY greener”, a new voluntary carbon offset scheme that will give passengers the opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint by offsetting the carbon emissions attributable to their journey.

FlightStats - Global Airport Flight Delay Index
FlightStats has announced the availability of its new global airport flight delay index reporting system.

Virgin Blue Fuel Surcharge Increase  
For bookings made from 1Feb08 an additional $5 per sector domestic and $10 per sector international.
Qantas Fuel Surcharge Increase
Qantas has lifted its fuel surcharge on international tickets by 15% blaming the increase on record fuel prices.

Qantas to increase Hong Kong Services
Qantas has announced will increase services between Melbourne and Hong Kong by three flights per week from 1 April 2008.

Leisure & Events
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Account Management Update

Challenging year for Travel Buyers ahead
The American Express Global Travel Forecast for 2008 predicts the price of flights, hotels, car rental and corporate meetings and events worldwide are all set to climb in 2008.

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