9 May, 2008
Why airlines lose luggage and how to fix the problem
A record 42 million bags were mishandled in 2007, and experts expect the situation to get even worse. Fortunately, technology offers some solutions – but the cost of introducing them remains a challenge
The sight of lost luggage piling up during the great London Heathrow Terminal 5 [...]
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9 May, 2008
The European Union and Australia signed an aviation agreement yesterday (29 April) which allows European airlines to fly between any EU Member State and Australia. “I welcome this important step in the EU’s air transport relations with Australia,â€? said Jacques Barrot, Vice-President in charge of transport. “This will pave the way for a comprehensive aviation [...]
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29 April, 2008
QANTAS frequent flyers will be able to use their points in the same way as cash to get any seat on any flight from July 1 as part of a revamp of the airline’s loyalty program.
The airline will also make it easier for its five million frequent flyers to earn points from an expanding range [...]
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29 April, 2008
V Australia, the international airline of Virgin Blue, and Sabre Travel Network have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will allow the airline’s fares and inventory to be made available to all Sabre Connected travel agents worldwide, with premium connectivity and electronic ticketing.
V Australia will initially operate flights between the east coast of Australia and [...]
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