HEADLINES

QF mulls CDG, FCO direct Locomote going global IATA pledges flexibility Boxall leaves HLO Mackay ACCC authorises VA/SQ alliance for 5 years TCF report finally released Backpacker review blast FC to sell Ignite packages FLT expands Euro footprint Luxury Escapes $200m TTV Bestjet “sky-high” returns AFTA PMC increase fury BA/QR joint business tie VA launches new Velocity events partnership VA stake cost Air NZ $86m Govt back VA, Alliance jv Qantas, Airbnb FF p’ship HLO taps former QF exec TAA blasts Qf/airbnb pact Virgin anti QF/PX c’share FLT feathers Indian nest New Air NZ campaign targets Aussies to Americas Voyages profit leaps 35% Air NZ to roll out internet SA blown away by cruising ACCC urges QF/PX study US arrivals increase 24% Qantas to restart Beijing Byojet to launch into UK Cato continues to grow EK plot Aus A380 upgauge Alliances key for Air NZ QF confirms daily Beijing flights QF pilot push for China LA local advertising push Tigerair BNE expansion Quest adding hotel arm Flight Centre Xmas cover Tourism Aus/air NZ push QF BNE Intl lounge reveal Global Achievers shelved New owner for Freestyle Hols TM ink Ensemble alliance Govt travel insurance push Flybuys, Velocity p’ship