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AirAsia X to Sydney, eyes Adelaide

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

Malaysia-based low-cost long-haul carrier AirAsia X will commence Kuala Lumpur-Sydney, Australia services on 01 April with one-way fares from RMB199 ex-Kuala Lumpur and on the return leg, from A$99 in economy and A$499 in the premium cabin.

Thailand ups its airport security

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

Thailand has raised the level of security at two main international airports - Suvarnabhumi Airport and Chiang Mai International - after receiving credible terror threats.

More Etihad passengers, cargo

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways says it carried a record 8.29 million passengers in 2011, 17 per cent more than the previous year.

AirAsia X to start Sydney services?

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Malaysia's AirAsia X says it is on the verge of announcing flights to Sydney, Australia from Kuala Lumpur.

Free wifi tops poll

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 January 2012

A Hotels.com survey says hotel guests overwhelmingly voted for free in-room wifi as the most crucial amenity when selecting accommodation. Some 38 per cent of respondents said free wifi played a part in their decision when selecting which hotel to book, while 31 per cent said they wished it was standard in all hotels.

China Southern to offer Aust-Europe services

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 January 2012

China Southern Airlines is to market services to London from Australia, using its new London Heathrow slot pairs for three weekly ex-China services as of September.

Virgin adds A330 services

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 January 2012

Virgin Australia has announced new wide-body A330 operations from Melbourne as of May 14, with double daily Melbourne-Perth return flights and a day later, a daily morning peak-hour return service between Melbourne and Sydney.

US firms examine American options

: BTN News; Monday, 16 January 2012

US firms are declaring their interest in AMR Corp, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, with media reports suggesting US Airways Group, Delta Airlines and private equity firm TPG Capital are among them.

Crowne Plaza Semarang opens

: MICE News; Monday, 16 January 2012

A new 270-room hotel opening in Central Java on January 22 will be the seventh property in Indonesia operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group.

Cruise corridors for ASEAN region

: MICE News; Sunday, 15 January 2012

ASEAN countries are to develop three cruise corridors as part of a strategy of bolstering cruise traffic in the region, with leisure and MICE sectors targeted. The strategy also features co-operative marketing efforts, notably joint participation in key cruise industry events.

Peacock to chair HBAA

: MICE News; Sunday, 15 January 2012

Chris Peacock, co-founder and director of Conference Care, is to lead the UK-based Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) as chairman for the next 12 months.

Technology set to transform travel?

: BTN News; Sunday, 15 January 2012

A new global study released today outlines how transformative technologies and evolving social values and trends will combine to establish a new era of collaborative travel over the next decade and beyond.