Qantas is closing airport service desks
Qantas has announced that in 2021 the company will permanently close its service and sales desks at Australian airports and lounges. Qantas executive manager Phil Capps said that the airline primarily decided to close its service desks due to more customers checking-in and managing their bookings online. The move is also part of the airline’s […]
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More flights as more borders open
There’s been good results lately from Australia’s management of COVID-19 and reduction in community transmission. As a result, many border restrictions are starting to ease. The most recent travel restriction updates include: – Queensland has opened borders to NSW, excluding Greater Sydney for now. – Tasmania now allows residents of New South Wales, South Australia, […]
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Getting the royal treatment with Alliance
Alliance Airlines has hit new highs in 2020. Determined not to be grounded by COVID-19, the Brisbane-based carrier has sought new opportunities to service regional routes and increase their charter services. Three new Queensland scheduled services commenced in August, including Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast, Sunshine Coast to Cairns and Brisbane to Moranbah. In October, two […]
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Virgin closer to exiting administration & what that will look like
The Administrators of the Virgin Australia Group have confirmed that the airline is tracking well to emerge from Voluntary Administration, following a successful meeting of creditors on 4 September, 2020. The transfer of shares to U.S private equity company Bain Capital is expected to be completed by 31 October, 2020. Creditors accepted 10 separate deeds […]
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More flights for regional Australia
Alliance Airlines has commenced three new scheduled services in Queensland – Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast, Sunshine Coast to Cairns and most recently Brisbane to Moranbah, in the Isaac Region. The carrier has been very active during the COVID-19 period to ensure that routes remain open for regional Australia. Many travellers have been using their services […]
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New travel health & safety tracker
A new travel health and safety tracker is now available to CBT clients. Being safe when we travel has needed a complete re-think, so our latest tracker helps you make healthier travel decisions. It also makes it easier to know what you can expect on board, in the room or when you’re on the road. […]
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COVID-19 health checklist for airlines
Airlines around the world are grappling with the impact of COVID-19 on their business. Paramount to their survival is being able to implement new protocols and quickly increase hygiene measures to protect their customers and staff. To provide guidance for air travel during the pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released an airline […]
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Introducing Link Airways
Fly Corporate has been servicing regional Australia for 48 years and they’ve decided it’s time for a makeover. Starting this month, the airline will rebrand as Link Airways. CEO, Andrew Major said “Our ownership, fleet and fantastically committed team remain unchanged and we invite our customers, partners and the communities we serve to join us […]
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