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Hi there,
Airlines are much in the news this week, with Aer Lingus under fire from the ITOF for its '25% cheaper holidays' claim on its website, Cathay Pacific responding to the publication of photographs taken in a cockpit, Etihad Airways announcing a new route to Nairobi, British Airways and Qantas restructuring London – Australia services, and Emirates opening a new First Class Lounge in Dubai Airport. Keep your news and pictures coming to [email protected]! You can Find us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, or email any one of us at (firstname)@belgravegroup.ie
Your Irish Travel Trade News Team
Ronan, Michael, Neil, Ian, Zoe and Conor
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ITOF Calls on Aer Lingus to Remove Claim from Website
Earlier this month the Aer Lingus website began offering what it describes as "cheap holidays – holiday deals" under the banner of "The Complete Holiday Solution with Aer Lingus". This comprises online booking of sun holidays, city breaks, escorted holidays and cruise holidays from ClickandGo.com and TheTravelDepartment.ie. The ClickandGo.com section claims as one reason to book: "25% cheaper than charter tour operators".
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BA and Qantas to Restructure London – Australia Flights
Under a restructured British Airways / Qantas Joint Services Agreement, from early 2012 Qantas will cease to fly from Bangkok and Hong Kong to London, but will continue to serve these cities from Australia and will also continue Airbus A380 services from Melbourne and Sydney to London via Singapore, as well as constructing a new premium lounge at Changi International Airport.
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Cathay Pacific CEO Comments on Cockpit Photographs
Responding to the recent publication of photographs of two people having oral sex in a cockpit, John Slosar, Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific Airways, has said: "I can confirm that two members of our crew shown in compromising situations in photographs published recently in Chinese-language daily newspapers are no longer employees of the company. I can also report that we have found no evidence to suggest that the incidents happened on any of our flights while airborne.
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Etihad Launches Flights to East Africa
Etihad Airways has announced the start of flights to Nairobi, its first destination in East Africa. A daily service from Abu Dhabi to Nairobi will begin on 1st April 2012, operated by a two-class A320 aircraft with 16 Pearl Business Class and 120 Coral Economy Class seats.
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Liberty Island to Remain Open While Stature of Liberty Gets One-Year-Long Renovation
New York's iconic Statue of Liberty will remain open through to 28th October 2011, its 125th anniversary when the celebrations will include music and special tours and programmes. The next day all interior spaces of the Statue of Liberty will close for approximately one year while upgrades are made to the 125-year-old pedestal and the 200-year-old fort base from which the statue rises – but Liberty Island will remain open.
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The Shore at Katathani Named No.1 Hotel in Phuket
Luxury beachfront pool villa resort, The Shore at Katathani has been crowned 'Number One Hotel in Phuket' following its official opening just nine months ago. The accolade is based solely on the millions of reviews and opinions from travellers on the travel guide website Tripadvisor.com. World travellers gave The Shore at Katathani its top place in the Phuket rankings despite the competition from luxury hotels across the island.
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Crystal Cruises Moves to Tropical Waters for Christmas 2012
Crystal Cruises is moving to tropical waters for the 2012 Christmas season with a 14-night Caribbean voyage round-trip from Miami onboard the recently redesigned Crystal Serenity. This voyage replaces a Holy Land cruise – and clients booking a 2011 Christmas cruise can save 20% on a 2012 Christmas cruise.
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