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Travel News Lufthansa Strike Looms23/02/2010
Lufthansa pilots on Sunday were gearing up for a four-day strike over pay and job security that could ground two thirds of the German flag carrier's flights this week. More than 4,000 pilots from the Cockpit union are planning to take part in the stoppage from Monday to Thursday, despite .....
 Emirates Worldwide Recruitment22/02/2010
Around 400 candidates turned out for Emirates latest recruitment drive in Madrid as the airline continues its worldwide expansion. The recruitment drive took place ahead of the launch its first passenger flights to Spain on August 1st, which will serve Madrid daily. Emirates reports that while this is one of .....
 Philippine Airlines Unveils New Aircraft22/02/2010
Philippine Airlines has unveiled its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft serving Sydney and Melbourne from its home base in Manila. The 777 touched down in both cities for the first time on Saturday, bringing new levels of comfort and service - including full-flat beds in business class, the first available .....
 Qantas Jet Makes Emergency Landing18/02/2010
A QANTAS jet carrying nearly 200 passengers has made an emergency landing at Sydney Airport after its landing gear failed to retract following takeoff.The Airbus 330 jet bound for Shanghai departed about noon (AEDT) today from Sydney and was unable to retract its landing gear, a Qantas spokesman said.The plane .....
 Hawaiian Airlines Eyes Off Tokyo Route17/02/2010
Hawaiian Airlines today took a significant step toward expanding its international route network by filing an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval to introduce nonstop flights between Honolulu and Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport. If approved, the new service would start in late October. Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian’s .....
 Cruising With Condoleezza Rice17/02/2010
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has announced a one-of-a-kind tour package which will feature a series of guest lectures headlined by former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The special tour, from August 30 to September 15, 2010, includes a 10-night cruise aboard the all-suite Silver Wind and a range .....
 A US government decision to support American Airlines and British Airways working together would "blatantly harm competition and the consumer, according to Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson. Under the plan the airlines would share costs but give up four transatlantic take-off and landing slots. BA said closer co-operation between .....
 Japan Airlines Chooses to Stay with Oneworld10/02/2010
Japan Airlines Corp has decided to maintain its partnership with American Airlines in the Oneworld alliance and end talks with Delta Air Lines. JAL's new management team, led by chief executive officer Kazuo Inamori, has decided that switching alliances would involve too much risk and could hinder the carrier's restructuring .....
 Australian Tourist Numbers Steady08/02/2010
New tourism figures released today show international visitors to Australia during 2009 remained steady despite the tough conditions for tourism globally. Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) highlighted Australia’s resilience in the difficult economic climate. “Despite the headwind .....
 The Asia-Pacific region has overtaken North America as the world's largest air travel market with 647 million passengers in 2009, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). That compares to 638 million people who flew on commercial flights in North America last year. Within Asia, China has eclipsed Japan .....
 Travellers Booking Flights Later05/02/2010
Travellers are leaving booking their flights much later than in the past because of uncertainty created by the global downturn. Examining data for three of its most popular routes from the UK, Skyscanner.net found that, although overall search numbers were up in 2008, users searched for flights an average of .....
 Japan Tourism Competition05/02/2010
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney office has opened entries for its second Visit Japan Year 2010 Campaign competition on its campaign website. The competition which will run through the month of February, is offering prizes such as return air tickets to Japan for two, accommodation, theme park tickets .....
 Japan Tourist Numbers to Australia Rise28/01/2010
Australian arrivals to Japan during November and December 2009 have increased 20.7 percent and 9.4 percent, respectively, on 2008 figures, according to a preliminary report released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). Total Australian arrivals for the month of November 2009 numbered 17,300 compared with 14,334 in November 2008 .....
 Nikko City Offers Free Walking Tours27/01/2010
Nikko City, located less than two hours northeast of Tokyo and famous for its World Heritage listed shrines and temples, is offering free walking tours in English every Monday from January 25 through March 29, 2010 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of its World Heritage registration. Local volunteer guides will .....
 US Extends Online Travel Authorisation27/01/2010
Beginning January 12, 2009, all nationals and citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries will be required by law to obtain a travel authorization prior to initiating travel to the United States under the VWP. This authorization may be obtained online through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, a free .....
 Emirates and Costa Cruises Team Up15/01/2010
The UAE’s position as the hub for cruise ships in the Middle East will be consolidated next month with the arrival of a new state-of-the-art luxury liner on its maiden voyage, Costa Cruises Deliziosa. This new arrival will also strengthen an exciting partnership between the popular European cruise line and .....
 Airlines Warn on Security Measures12/01/2010
Airlines have warned that tough new security measures to be introduced by the United States and UK governments could be "knee jerk reactions" that don't ultimately improve standards. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), which represents 17 carriers, says the governments should not over-react to aviation security, despite the .....
 Dubai Cruise Industry Set For Massive Growth12/01/2010
Dubai's burgeoning cruise industry is gearing up for a 30 percent rise in pasenger numbers through its newly-built modern port during 2010. The new terminal is expected to become fully operational on January 23 and when it does it will be able to handle up to four ships and cruise .....
 Travel Chaos in Europe11/01/2010
Severe winter weather continues to disrupt travel in Germany and throughout Europe, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights. At Frankfurt airport, 226 flights were cancelled and hundreds of passengers stranded as snow ploughs struggled to clear runways. Residents have been advised to stock up on enough essential supplies .....
 Japan Airlines to Cut 15,000 Jobs11/01/2010
Japan Airlines will cut more than 15,000 jobs over the next three years as it files for bankruptcy after crippling losses. JAL's workforce will be cut by a third and it has also rejected billion dollar bail-out offers from American carriers Delta and American Airlines. Instead the troubled airline will .....
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