Smart Travel Update
September 2008

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Directors Comment

"We are now almost 3 months into the Travelogic/Corporate Travel Management merge, and things are moving at a rapid rate. We always felt prior to the merge that the two Companies were very similar both in style and corporate culture. However 80 days into the merge the similarities are incredible. Our focus is on comparing processes and deriving 'best practice' in how we can deliver superior service to our customers. Our message is to be a genuine alternate to the mega Travel Management Companies. I can share with you we have agreed to operate under a single brand name. I look forward to revealing this to you in a matter of weeks."


Travel News
Spectacular Sydney Harbour Venue Available - Friday 12th December
Eventlogic in association with Belinda Franks Catering is able to offer the Circular Quay Terrace at the Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks exclusively for an evening event on Friday 12 December, 2008. The venue can take up to 150 persons for a cocktail function and 60-80 persons for a dinner / dance. Its first in best dressed for this one, as an available central harbour venue on a Friday night in December is virtually impossible to secure by September of any year. Please call Oscar van Elten on 9230 7540 or 0408 007 478 for further information.

Mandatory Passport and Address Details for USA
Effective 10 September we are now required to enter passport and address details for all passengers travelling internationally to/from USA.

Virgin Blue Baggage Fees

Bookings through our online tool have these fees waived until mid-October.


Singapore Airlines Decrease Fuel Taxes - There's a First!
Decreasing fuel prices has lead Singapore Airlines to lower its fuel surcharges.

Paperless Check-In with Qantas
Virgin Blue has added routes to Karratha and Newman and more flights to Broome.

Virgin Blue Spreads Its Wings In The West
Virgin Blue has added routes to Karratha and Newman and more flights to Broome.

Jetstar Fuel Vouchers

Jetstar has joined the fuel discount market, with vouchers offering 30c off per litre at a special jetstar.com/fuel website


Qantas Change Fee Update

Effective 5 Sept Qantas are increasing the domestic change fee from $38.50 to $44.00.


United Back Flips on Pay As You Eat Idea
United has withdrawn from previously announced plans to ask Economy passengers to pay for food on Trans-Atlantic flights.

VAustralia to South Africa
V Australia is set to launch thrice weekly services to Cape Town, Jo'burg and/or Durban from October 2009.

Travel Insurance As A Benefit Of Your Credit Card?
If you are relying on travel insurance that is part of your credit card benefits, you need to be sure of the cover

Travelogic Comes Into Their Own In An Economic Downturn
The market tends to focus on the service fees of travel management companies in a time of economic downturn, the likes of which Australia is currently facing.


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