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If you cannot view this email properly please click here. | 1 September 2010 |
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ATLAS NEWSLETTER
Dear ATLAS subscriber,
Welcome to the September issue of Atlas and indeed welcome to the first day of Spring!
We have some valuable news items in regards to ESTA fees as well as an important announcement from Qantas in regards to their car rental partners.
Please take a moment to look at the fabulous Premium Economy fare sale on Qantas Airways to a range of new and exciting destinations now featuring their award winning cabin in Premium Economy.
I do hope you enjoy our spring edition of Atlas and I'm grateful of any feedback you may have.
Best regards,
Sarah Bush
Director |
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 US IMPOSES US$14.00 ESTA FEE The US Customs and Border protection has announced that from 8 September 2010 there will be a compulsory US$14.00 fee applied to applications for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation.
ESTA applies to travellers to the USA from Visa Waiver countries, including Australia. All payments for ESTA applications must be made by credit card or debit card when applying for or renewing an ESTA, with MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards.
Applications will not be submitted for processing until all payment information is received. ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, and once approved are valid for multiple entries into the US for up to two years.
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 ... DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that Gatwick Airport is offering travellers the chance to get a real head start on their holiday with an offer of a free fake tan before take-off.
Two temporary spray tan booths have been set up promising to give passengers a "Gatwick Glow".
The move follows research by the airport which found that travellers didn't like baring their lily-white English skin when they got to their destination. |
TWEET, TWEET. MOBILES CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF
 Australia's communications watchdog has given the green light for mobiles to be used during domestic flights. The ruling means airline passengers will be able to check email and tweet during flights.
Licensing arrangements will allow airlines to deploy mobile communication services on their aircraft through special on-board systems, should they choose to do so. Users of the service will pay international roaming charges, despite the communications taking place in domestic skies. V Australia has already announced plans to offer onboard SMS and data services subject to the Australian Communications and Media Authority making appropriate regulatory arrangements. |
CHANGE IN QANTAS CAR RENTAL PARTNERS
 Qantas has announced that from 19 November 2010, Avis and Budget will become their exclusive car rental program partners. This will allow Qantas to work more closely with Avis and Budget to bring their customers more special offers and to make sure Qantas Frequent Flyers enjoy the best possible car hire experience.
For a limited time you can earn 1,000 extra points on Avis and Budget for bookings of three days or more, valid on rentals completed between 18 August and 31 October 2010. Click here for more details on this offer.
Even though you won't be able to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points with Hertz anymore, we'd like to remind you that you can still earn points with their other Oneworld partners, such as British Airways and Cathay Pacific. Hertz is also proud to announce they have a new agreement with the Velocity Frequent Travellers Program which enables you to earn points on Virgin Blue, V Australia and Pacific Blue.
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AIR BERLIN IS TO JOIN ONEWORLD
 Europe's fifth largest airline and Germany's second biggest carrier Air Berlin is to join Oneworld. A memorandum of understanding between Air Berlin and Oneworld was completed, with a formal alliance membership agreement to be signed soon.
Air Berlin is expected to start flying as part of Oneworld in early 2012. |
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MORE PREMIUM ECONOMY FOR QANTAS
 Qantas has announced the introduction of Premium Economy on Tokyo and Frankfurt services. The new offering to be available on the Tokyo route from October 2010 and the Frankfurt route from February 2011.
Customers enjoy priority check-in, dedicated cabin crew, additional baggage allowance and priority boarding and disembarkation.
In May 2010, Qantas was awarded The World's Best Premium Economy Class and the World's Best Premium Economy Seat in the 2010 Skytrax World Airline Awards. |
QANTAS PREMIUM ECONOMY SPECIAL INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
Discover why Qantas won The World's Best Premium Economy Class earlier this year with these great specials.
 $1999.00* to Tokyo (or 199,900 Amex points)$2138.00* to Hong Kong (or 213,800 Amex points)
$2197.00* to Singapore (or 219,700 Amex points) $2998.00* to Johannesburg (or 299,800 Amex points) $3098.00* to Buenos Aires (or 309,800 Amex points)
$3098.00* to Los Angeles (or 309,800 Amex points)
$3098.00* to San Francisco (or 309,800 Amex points) $4290.00* to London (or 429,000 Amex points)
* Conditions apply: Valid for sale until 17 September 2010. Price based on low season and ex Sydney. Price includes taxes and is subject to change. |
ETIHAD BUSINESS CLASS SPECIALS
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
We have been able to secure some fantastic Business Class deals on Etihad. Enjoy their fully flat beds along with chauffeur limousine service and discover a style and space like no other, in the World's Best Business Class as voted by Skytrax 2009 and its 16 million users.
 $7313.00* to Milan (or 731,300 Amex points)
$7352.00* to Athens (or 735,200 Amex points)
$7412.00* to Paris (or 741,200 Amex points) $7526.00* to Brussels (or 752,600 Amex points)
Please contact us for further information and more destinations.
* Conditions apply: Valid for sale until 31 January 2011. Travel until 31 December 2011. 60 day advance purchase. Price is ex Sydney and includes taxes and are subject to change. |
Azamara Club Cruises is a destination-immerse cruise line for up-market travellers who want to not only see the places and cultures they visit, but to live them.
 Azamara's two intimate, 694-guest ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, with a combination of 353 suites and staterooms, offer a boutique European hotel ambience with extraordinary service, fine cuisine, wines from around the world, wellness and vigour programs all while sailing to a host of destinations larger ships can't reach.
Included with your Azamara Cruise: - Boutique wine at dinner and lunch
- Bottled water, sodas, specialty coffees & teas
- Housekeeping and dinning gratuities
- Shuttle bus service to/from port where available
- English butler for Suite guests
- Self-service laundry
- 24-hour room service
- Destination-influenced enriched programs
Sail 9 December 2010 for 12 nights from Dubai to Singapore on the Azamara Quest:
 $1999.00* per person (or 199,900 Amex points) Ports of call:
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Mumbai, India
- Cochin, India
- Phuket, Thailand
- Singapore
Please contact us for further information.
* Conditions apply: Price based on twin share Interior Stateroom |
PREMIUM VOYAGEUR - AIR FRANCE'S NEW CABIN
INCLUDING TAXES AND FEES
Premium Voyageur is the new cabin situated between Business and Economy Class with a shell seat inclinable to 123 degrees, a laptop outlet and a comfortable leg rest on long-haul flights. Feel special with amenities such as pure wool blanket, feather pillow, Clarins toiletries, noise cancelling head phones, electric plug and priority treatment at the airport.:
 $3762.00* to Paris (or 376,200 Amex points)
$3875.00* to Madrid (or 387,500 Amex points)
$3883.00* to Lisbon (or 388,300 Amex points)
$3894.00* to Berlin (or 389,600 Amex points)
$3896.00* to Dublin (or 389,600 Amex points)
Please contact us for further information and other destinations.
* Conditions apply: Price is ex Sydney and includes taxes and are subject to change. Travel between Australia and Singapore/Hong Kong is on Qantas in Economy Class. |
SPRING FEVER PACKAGE FROM LILIANFELS BLUE MOUNTAINS
To celebrate the arrival of spring, Lilianfels have released a delightful Spring Fever package.
 This fantastic rate includes:
- Accommodation in a luxurious room
- Hearty breakfast
- A lovely Spring Cocktail
- Complimentary access to the Spa and Fitness Centre.
From $269.00* per night (or 26,900 Amex points)
* Conditions apply: Price is per room, per night. Valid from 15 September to 30 November 2010 and subject to availability and conditions.
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SECOND PERSON CRUISES FOR $1 ON MSC
Don't miss out on this fantastic special offer in the Mediterranean in 2010. Book now and take a friend, partner or loved one for only $1. Choose from 5 ships and a great range of exciting Mediterranean itineraries.
Have a look at this 8 night cruise on the MSC Orchestra, including 8 nights in an Inside Cabin for 2 people, all onboard meals, onboard entertainment, port charges for 2 people, Captain's Cocktail Party and Gala Dinner and Children's Club:
 Ports of call:- Genoa, Italy
- Malaga, Spain
- Cadiz, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Gibraltar, United Kingdom
- Alicante, Spain
- Barcelona, Spain
From $1997.00* for 1st person and $1.00* for 2nd person
(or 199,700 Amex points for 1st person and 100 Amex points for 2nd person)
*Conditions apply: Price based on 3 November 2010 sailing. Valid on new bookings only until sold out. Cruise for $1 based on twin share cabin, surcharges apply for single, triple and quad. This offer is subject to change or withdraw without prior notice, please hurry. |
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