Friday, May 24, 2013

Top Stories

Etihad, South African Airways code share

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Etihad Airways and South African Airways have forged a new code share agreement on a number of flights from the UAE and South Africa.

Lion Air considers cruising

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Lion Air is keen to expand its presence in Manado, Indonesia by cruising to to its current portfolio of flights and hotels.

Ireland: overseas tourism delivers ¡®best¡¯ figures

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

CSO Ireland reports increased first quarter results.

Alaskan volcano erupts over flight corridor

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Ash plume currently too low to affect flights.

China leads inbound arrivals in APAC

Monday, May 06, 2013

China will continue to be the top inbound destination in the Asia Pacific (APAC), according to new forecast projections.

Pilots suspended after putting hostesses in charge

Monday, May 06, 2013

Pilots leave aircraft and 166 pax in the hands of hostesses.

Arabian Travel Market opens its doors

Monday, May 06, 2013

20th anniversary held in Dubai from 6-9 May.

Thailand¡¯s Tourism Minister pledges to push Phuket Port expansion plan

Monday, May 06, 2013

Taiwan doubles mainland arrival allowances

Monday, May 06, 2013

More Chinese visitors will be permitted to visit Taiwan.

New Caledonia the closest island to paradise for Japan

Friday, May 03, 2013

A best seller published more than 20 years ago in Japan has played a major role in boosting tourism from the market into New Caledonia.

Qantas¡¯ business not yet back on track

Friday, May 03, 2013

Qantas¡¯ current business transformation strategy will have ¡°cost impacts within the second half of FY13,¡± according to the airline¡¯s chief executive Alan Joyce.

Aviation authorities investigate minor collision

Friday, May 03, 2013

Investigation launched into aircraft incident at Newark.

IASC revokes determinations

Friday, May 03, 2013

Pacific Air Express, KordaMentha revocations approved.

Cabbies form blockage at Melbourne Airport

Friday, May 03, 2013

Travellers stranded as Melbourne cabbies form an airport blockage.

Mount Fuji recommended for World Heritage status

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Japan¡¯s tallest mountain and perhaps its most well known landmark is set for World Heritage status if recommendations from a UNESCO panel are followed.

New Caledonia focuses on tourism

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Proximity and culture wooing Aussies.

Las Vegas: trade show capital of U.S.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Las Vegas has retained its title as the penultimate trade show destination in the United States.

Lack of funds means less hotels for U.S.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

U.S. hotel development suffers from limited financing.

No red lipstick for Turkish Airlines crew

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Turkish Airlines has received backlash from a number of females after banning its hostesses from wearing bright coloured lipsticks - including red and pink.

ATE: Asia's middle class dominating Australia's tourism scene

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Kangaroos, koalas and meat pies attracting more Asian travellers.

Vegas cabs taking travellers for a ride

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Audit reveals cabs overcharged travellers US$15 million in 2012.

JAL ¡®rolling¡¯ on medium term plan

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

JAL establish evaluation plan to improve targets.

IATA encourage African aviation connectivity

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Government and industry must unite for development.

Cairns wins ATE 2014

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Tropical North Queensland and Cairns get the gig.