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NEW YORK, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's premier airline, Qantas Airways, is giving travelers an extra incentive to visit Cairns, home of the Great Barrier Reef, and book an Australian getaway with huge savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York. The "Just how Great is the Barrier Reef?" Fare Sale is a joint partnership with Qantas, Tourism Queensland and Tourism Tropical North Queensland, aimed at encouraging adventure seekers to go and "see for yourself"...

SYDNEY, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Qantas unveiled a new uniform, the work of acclaimed Australian designer Martin Grant, to be worn by 12,600 uniformed employees starting early 2014. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said he was proud to launch a new uniform design for Qantas - the first in ten years. "This is a new look for a new chapter for Qantas," said Mr. Joyce. "The new uniform speaks of Australian style on the global stage." "The design brief was to provide a unique,...

SYDNEY, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre connected travel agents worldwide will now be able to make bookings for Jetstar Japan (GK) - Japan's low cost carrier. The carrier recently signed a global distribution system (GDS) agreement with Sabre Travel Network to provide worldwide access to its fares and schedules. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130205/LA54136LOGO) "Adding the ability to distribute through well-established global distribution systems such as Sabre...

FORT WORTH, Texas and SEATTLE, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines and Alaska Airlines announced today that the two airlines are strengthening their relationship by adding new codeshare routes that will offer customers even more choices and benefits when traveling throughout the United States. The codeshare flights are available for purchase today for travel beginning Feb. 7, 2013. The codeshare expansion will allow American to place its code on 22 new Alaska routes...

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking an important milestone in its plan to create the industry's most modern, fuel-efficient fleet, American Airlines welcomes the first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) aircraft into its fleet. This evening American will become the first U.S. carrier to fly the 777-300ER when it departs on its inaugural flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Sao Paulo. "This is a monumental day for all of us at American, and one that many of our...

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia's premier airline, Qantas Airways, is giving travelers an extra incentive to escape the nine-to-five and book an Australian getaway with huge savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York as part of the "Escape to Australia" campaign in conjunction with Tourism Australia, making a visit to one of the world's most alluring destinations easier and more affordable. Travelers can escape the dreary winter and immerse...

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- G'DAY USA, the biggest annual celebration of all things Australian in America, is launching this week around the country. Qantas Airways - Australia's premier airline - is kicking off the festivities by offering travelers huge savings on departures from Los Angeles, Dallas and New York as part of the "There's Nothing like Australia" campaign in conjunction with Tourism Australia. These special fares must be booked by January 16, 2013: Fares...

SYDNEY, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- US TV star Ellen DeGeneres will visit Sydney in March 2013 to film segments for the top rated Ellen DeGeneres Show, Acting Premier Andrew Stoner of New South Wales (NSW), Australia announced today. Mr. Stoner joined Swisse Wellness Commercial Director George Livery and Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce in Sydney after the announcement was made on Ellen's program in the United States. Swisse Wellness has partnered with the Ellen DeGeneres Show as part...

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing flying, today announces the appointment of Kevin Ger as the Company's new Vice President of Revenue Management. Ger will play a leading role in steering Virgin America's revenue and pricing strategy. An airline industry veteran with more than twenty years of experience, Ger has served in revenue management and pricing strategy leadership roles for Jetstar Airways, Eos...

Pan Australian Travel goes over recent news items in the airline industry. High demand makes early bird specials valuable for summer travel. Qantas has not released their specials because they are still awaiting approval on their codeshare deal with Emirates, but they have released more details on how flyers can earn tier credits when their codeshare deal is approved. Australia can look forward to seeing more A380 aircrafts in the air. Melbourne, Au (PRWEB) October 08, 2012 In its weekly...