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More than 2000 South African airline jobs could be on the line
JOHANNESBURG - South African Airways (SAA) said today it could eliminate more than 2,000 jobs as part of a restructuring programme aimed at cutting costs.
Domestic airline in NZ still on agenda
Jetstar Airways remains committed to starting a New Zealand domestic airline despite being beaten to the punch by Sir Richard Branson's Pacific Blue.
EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES UNVEILS LUXURIOUS FIRST AND PLATINUM BUSINESS CLASS LOUNGES AT JFK AIRPORT
EL AL, the national airline of Israel, is proud to welcome premium class passengers to its new King David Lounges in Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport in New York.
Tourism chiefs target Russian businesses
TOURISM leaders are to visit Russia in an effort to build business trips to Scotland.
New deputy CEO looks to restoring Air NZ's international status
Norm Thompson put up his hand to become Air New Zealand chief executive when Ralph Norris quit two years ago, but lost out to Rob Fyfe in the final dash to the tape.
Ouch, says tourism
Fiji - THE reactivation of the Public Emergency Regulations Act will have some effect on visitor arrivals, says Tourism Action Group chairman, Damend Gounder.
Mallya can fly Kingfisher abroad
NEW DELHI: Vijay Mallya-owned Kingfisher Airlines is all set to commence its international operation under its own name and logo and not that of Air Deccan as the civil aviation ministry does not foresee any legal problems with it.
Silverjet seeks ticket to Heathrow
Silverjet, the business-only airline, is in talks about breaking into the lucrative Heathrow to New York market through a link with a major European carrier.
Hotel crunch may halt dream run of tourism
NEW DELHI: There is a twist in the tale here. Although in-bound tourism figures notched up an impressive 15.1% growth in first six months of 2007 at 22.4 million international passengers — it seems that the advantage may soon fritter away — given the lack of star accommodation facilities in the country.
Israeli Tourism Ministry launches new marketing campaigns
If August might reasonably have been described as East Asia Month at the Tourism Ministry, September is shaping up to be mostly about Russia and North America.
KumbukRiver nominated for World Travel Awards
Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver has been nominated for the Leading Eco-Lodge in the World at the World Travel Awards, the Oscars of the travel and tourism world.
Long-haul airlines compete with seats for sleep
The latest dogfight in the highly competitive airline industry is for bragging rights to the best night's sleep in the sky.
Andaman tsunami tourism plan backfiring - industry
PORT BLAIR, India - A flood of low-budget tourists since the 2004 tsunami is hurting India's ecologically fragile Andaman and Nicobar islands and ruining plans to make it a top global destination, industry officials said.
Sec. Durano graces opening of 18th Philippine Travel Mart
Tacloban City - No less than Tourism Secretary Ace Durano was the guest of honor during the opening of the 18th Philippine Travel Mart at the Megatrade Halls of the SM Megamall on September 7.
Mozambique: Nation Becomes Official Chinese Tourist Destination
The Chinese government has declared Mozambique as an official tourist destination for its citizens.
Airline catering major to make India a major hub
BANGKOK: The world's largest airline catering and in-flight solutions provider LSG Sky Chefs has decided to make India its major hub and is planning to open four new facilities in the country next year.
CHOGM: Big Airlines shun chance to be official carrier
Uganda has missed out on a major branding opportunity for the country pegged on the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2007), after failing to persuade any of the airlines operating in the country to act as official carrier for the meeting.
Tanzanian investors set to launch low fare airline for east African passengers
Community Airlines, a Tanzanian start-up, will from mid this month start cargo and passenger airline operations, offering attractive fares on regional routes.
PAL makes it to World Airline Rankings
Philippine Airlines made it to the 2006 World Airline Rankings, a ranking of the top 150 airlines in the world, acknowledged as the most comprehensive survey of the airline industry as compiled by the respected aviation journal Airline Business.
Kenya: Players in Tourism Industry Pray for Revival of Carnival
When a young official first came up with the idea of holding a street carnival in Mombasa ten years ago, it looked like a far-fetched dream.
Grog bans hurting NT tourism, Labor says
Federal government grog bans across the Northern Territory are hurting the local tourism industry, Labor MP Warren Snowdon says.
Zimbabwe: Airzim, DRC Airline Strike Deal
AIR Zimbabwe will ply the Harare-Kinshasa-Brussels route on Thursdays and Mondays in conjunction with the Democratic Republic of Congo national airline, LAC, from the end of this month.
China faces shortfall of 2,000 airline pilots
China's rapidly expanding civil aviation sector faces a shortfall of 2,000 pilots over the next few years, and a senior regulatory official said they would try to get more women to consider a flying career.
Boeing and China Southern Airlines Announce Order for 55 Next-Generation 737s
Boeing and China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, today announced the carrier has ordered 55 additional Next-Generation 737-700s and 737-800s for its expanding fleet.
Hawaii hotel occupancy dropping
Hawai'i's hotel occupancy dropped by 5.6 percentage points in July while average hotel rates hit a record for the month, according to a report released yesterday.
American Airlines Celebrates 65 Years of Service to Mexico
"Since we began serving Mexico in 1942, American Airlines has been a strong contributor to the country's economy," said Peter Dolara, American Airlines Senior Vice President - Miami, Caribbean and Latin America.
American Airlines to Conduct Cashless Test on Select Flights
San Francisco to Serve as Test Market for Onboard Plastic Payment
Emirates Airline executive plays down A380 competition
Emirates Airline has shrugged off competition with Singapore Airlines over delivery of the delayed Airbus A380.
TAM Launches New IR Website
Site has new functions and personalized sections according to user profiles
Multigenerational Travel On the Rise According to New Study
Grandparents Choose Orlando as Favorite Destination to Visit with Grandkids
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