CI daily flights take off, NZ pulls HKG-LHR and codeshares with CX, NZ safety video a global hit
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China Airlines (CI) recently launched daily flights from Auckland to Taipei. Taiwan’s national carrier increased its
frequency from three to seven days a week by adding in an Auckland /Sydney/Taipei service. It now has three flights per
week via Brisbane and four via Sydney. CI sales manager New Zealand Gareth Williamson says the new daily service signals
an increased ability to unlock the New Zealand business travel sector. Read More..
Air New Zealand (NZ) and Cathay Pacific (CX) have signed a codeshare agreement on all services between New Zealand and
Hong Kong, effective from January 31, 2013, with sales commencing December 12, 2012. NZ will withdraw services between
Hong Kong and London from March 4, 2013 as the airline focuses on returning its international network to profitability. Read More...
Air New Zealand’s (NZ) latest safety video hit 6.2 million YouTube views in the four days since it launched. The
Hobbit-inspired video has been created in conjunction with Weta and features appearances from Jackson, as well as the
character Gollum, and descendants of J.R.R Tolkien, author of the The Hobbit on which the trilogy is based. Read More...
World Journeys have a new offer on their European small group hosted cruise Journeys, which takes advantage of current
earlybird airfare deals, and rewards agents for each booking made. Clients who book and pay their deposit by December
14, 2012 will save $400 per couple and agents will earn a $100 Prezzy Card per booking on any small group hosted
Journey. Read More...
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There’s plenty to do in Spain’s second largest city. Whether clients are looking for a relaxed beach holiday, a shopping
extravaganza , a historical feast for eyes, or a cuisine-focused break, Barcelona caters to even the most critical
tourist. Hayley Barnett takes in Barcelona’s cultural explosion of art, history and trendy sophistication. Read More...
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