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This month, I am very pleased to announce the arrival of
Webfares at Travelogic. This wonderful piece of software
allows us to automatically search the internet in conjunction with our
traditional worldwide airfare databases in the hunt for the lowest
airfares for our clients. Webfares will search up to 10 websites and
advise us after the click of a button where the lowest fare is to be found.
In the past, naturally one might assume that they can find a cheaper fare on the internet than using a travel agent and possibly so. What about those special American Express fares and what about all the conditions of the fares that are available to you. You wouldn't want to get burnt by a hefty unknown cancellation fee if you needed to change your flight. Why would you take the time and effort of manually searching these fares yourself when we are able to source this for you at the click of a button and be fully responsible for advising you the fare conditions. Travelogic is the smart solution. Call 02 9230 7500 or email travelogic@travelogic.com.au today. |
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Buying overseas
tour packages off the Internet has cost some Australians thousands
of dollars for holidays which did not eventuate.
And a global sweep of 5500 travel websites by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found 1260 involved "dodgy deals". More... |
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Many of the additional services to Auckland and Christchurch will be operated with brand new Airbus A320 twinjets, with the first of 15 delivered to the airline last week. All flights will feature the new Tasman Express fare structure, with low fares, every day on every route, and all will include two class service, meals, and audio and video entertainment. More... |
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Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing, John Borghetti, said First and Business Class passengers were now being offered a variety of healthy eating options and refreshments on demand, as well as a room service style of breakfast. “Meals and refreshments will be served by specially recruited cabin crew dedicated to the First and Business Class cabins to ensure attentive and professional service for our premium customers. “Business Class customers are also able to take advantage of a new, self-service bar offering a range of gourmet snacks and beverages throughout the flight,” Mr Borghetti said. |
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British Airways PLC plans to trial a special sleeper service for business travellers flying between New York and London. The as-yet unnamed service is designed to take advantage of the airline's flat-bed seats in its Club World business-class cabin. The pyjama flights will be trialled in October but are unlikely to be introduced before next spring, British Airways said. More... |
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| Qantas Wins Liberal Air Rights |
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Qantas Airways Ltd, Australia's largest airline, won unrestricted rights to pick up and drop off passengers and cargo in China en route to destinations in other countries. The decision makes Qantas the first carrier to get so-called fifth-freedom rights in Shanghai, China's largest commercial city. Sydney-based Qantas plans to introduce a twice-weekly Boeing 747-400F freighter service between Australia and the United States via Singapore and Shanghai from November 1. More... |
| Olympic Airways and Gulf Air New Code Share Agreement Commemoration |
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The President and General Director of OLYMPIC AIRWAYS Mr. Dionysis Kalofonos and the President and General Director of Gulf Air, Mr. James Hogan gave a press conference today in commemoration of the new code share agreement signed by both airlines for the inauguration of daily flights to/from AUSTRALIA effective 23 November, 2003. More... |
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| Four Seasons Sydney wins best in Sydney |
  Condé Nast
Traveller 2003
Readers' Choice Awards 2003 announced
Out of the top 10 awards to hotels in the Pacific Rim (which included Hawaii), Australian hotels received seven, and all were located in Sydney. Top 10 Best Pacific Rim Hotels: More... |
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Earlybirds soon to be released register now and don't miss out!!
To register to receive information on these and other great offers, e-mail michelle.hemingway@travelogic.com.au or call her on 02 9230 7500 |
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| Staff Profile: Mary Louise |
 Mary
Louise joined Travelogic in July 2002 with 20 years experience in the
travel industry.
"I have gained a vast experience in both Airline and travel Agency, most recently working in Ansett Australia's 24 hour Emergency Assist Centre." "I love to travel and have spent time in the UK and Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, and some parts of Africa and the USA. In order to keep travelling I needed to take on some different but interesting jobs like working as a Nanny and then driving tractors in Israel. My most favourite trip would still be the month I spent in Tanzania, Kenya and Zimbabwe. This was a camping trip! something I had never done before and the highlight would have to be canoeing down the Zambezi with Hippos and elephants. White water rafting on Victoria Falls was another memory I shall never forget. This trip is something I would definitely like to do again but will wait till my 3 year old son is old enough to enjoy and remember. I hope to continue to work and travel in an industry I love." |
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Spring is in the air and nights are getting shorter so...
As we come out of hibernation, Michelle Hemingway, our Leisure Specialist has got some great getaway
ideas and special deals to get you out in the sun sooner - Click here to see our latest and greatest deals.
Air New
Zealand will introduce 11 new flights per week between eastern
Australia and New Zealand as part of its new schedule, effective
from 29 October.
SWISS
has accepted an invitation from the oneworld alliance to become a
member of this global grouping of leading air carriers. SWISS's
customers will benefit from this development in the form of a
substantially-expanded range of services. SWISS's passengers will
also enjoy the benefits of the frequent flyer programmes of all the
oneworld partners and of better connections and easier transfer
service. In a parallel move, SWISS and British Airways signed a
memorandum of understanding which will lead the two airlines into a
strategic alliance. Its membership of oneworld and its agreement
with British Airways significantly enhance SWISS's business
prospects and perspectives. The oneworld members also aim to make
greater use of Zurich Airport as a hub for the Central European
market. 
Qantas
today launched a new style of cuisine and in-flight service for
International First and Business Class, introducing a range of
flexible dining options.
A
new high speed TurboJET Sea Express ferry service between HKIA ferry
terminal - SkyPier and Macau SAR and Shenzhen Fu Yong (Shenzhen
Airport) commences Tuesday, 29 September, offering an efficient
inter-model connection in the region facilitating transit passengers
en route HKIA between Pearl River Delta region and overseas
countries. 
Air France has unveiled its range of
totally revamped ground and in-flight products to
anticipate and satisfy its customers’ expectations
as closely as possible. There are two main new
features, the redesigned l’Espace Première
First Class at the pinnacle of luxury with added space and privacy, and the further enhanced l’Espace
Affaires
Business Class for optimum
passenger comfort.
