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18 March 2014 |
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ATLAS NEWSLETTER
Dear Atlas Subscriber,
Welcome to the March edition of Atlas.
The Travel Authority is a proud and committed Qantas Platinum Agent. We are pleased to bring to you the latest exciting news regarding new routes, fleet upgrades, innovative frequent flyer news and of course some great airfares.
Some exciting news this month is that The Events Authority have again been selected to run this year's 19th Biennale of Sydney. The celebrations kick off this week with the launch party.
Etihad will commence services out of Perth from July this year and we have some great fares to offer, with their business class sale in this edition of Atlas.
Whether it is a relaxing holiday you are after, an action packed ski break or a family fun filled holiday, we have them all in this edition. Our leisure consultants are always full of fantastic ideas and great packages to suit all your vacation requirements.
As always, I appreciate any feedback you may have.
Sincerely,
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QANTAS NEW SERVICES BETWEEN COFFS HARBOUR AND MELBOURNE
 From 07 June 2014, Qantas will offer direct services between Coffs Harbour and Melbourne. Qantas customers travelling from Coffs Harbour to Melbourne would normally have to travel via Sydney, but now the direct services shave over two hours off the trip.
The services will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with one return service on Saturdays.
Qantas also announced that it will offer direct services between Sydney and Hamilton Island commencing 02 July 2014. The new services will provide customers with seamless connections to the iconic Hayman Island Resort which is reopening in July this year after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation.
Qantas Link also offers new routes between: Hervey Bay-Sydney, Port Macquarie-Brisbane, Brisbane-Miles.
QANTAS A330 FLEET UPGRADE
Qantas upgrade of their Airbus A330 fleet is progressing well, with the aircraft featuring new Business fully flat beds and the latest Panasonic entertainment system to feature on Qantas' domestic and international network from late 2014. All passengers travelling on Qantas newly reconfigured International A330 will enjoy individual on-demand inflight entertainment screens in every newly designed seat.
The Domestic A330s will have either the individual on-demand inflight entertainment screens or inflight entertainment streamed direct to iPads in seats featuring Qantas Qstreaming. It's part of the airlines commitment to be the best airline for business and premium travellers.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA CODESHARE EXPANSION WITH ETIHAD AIRWAYS
 Operated by Etihad Airways, the codeshare expansion will offer daily services between Abu Dhabi and Minsk and Abu Dhabi and Medina. The addition of new services to Minsk, Belarus adds another country to the Virgin Australia codeshare portfolio, whilst the services to Medina bring the number of Virgin Australia codeshare destinations in Saudi Arabia to four.
In addition to the above services, Virgin Australia would like to advise that they have recently expanded codeshare services to include an additional seven weekly return flights between Abu Dhabi and Munich.
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL NON-STOP SERVICES BETWEEN PERTH AND KUNUNURRA
Effective 31 March 2014, Virgin Australia is pleased to announce it will offer additional weekly services to Kununurra.
The weekly schedule will see four direct non-stop flights introduced between Perth and Kununurra, providing leisure and corporate guests with greater choice and flexibility.
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CHANGE TO VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS TRAVELLING TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA
 Effective immediately, the visa on arrival facility for Australian passport holders will no longer be available. As a result of this decision, all international airlines have been instructed not to allow Australian passport holders to board services to Papua New Guinea unless they possess a valid visa.
Australians arriving in Papua New Guinea without a valid visa will be repatriated on the next available flight, which may not be to the guest's port of origin.
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BRITISH AIRWAYS INTRODUCES A380 SERVICES BETWEEN LONDON AND SINGAPORE
 British Airways has confirmed that their new A380 superjumbo will commence flying between London and Singapore from 28 October 2014.
The three-times a week service will increase the available seats for British Airways passengers on this route by four thousand a month.
The A380 operating from Singapore further enhances and aligns British Airways offering for all markets across Australia, with codeshare options to both Singapore and Hong Kong from the major Australian gateways.
A total of twenty new aircrafts will be joining British Airways' fleet in 2014. British Airways A380 already services Los Angeles and Hong Kong, services to Johannesburg started on 12 February 2014 and services to Washington DC will commence 1 September 2014.
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ONEWORLD, STAR ALLIANCE AND SKY TEAM: WHO IS SIGNING UP IN 2014?
Each of the three big airline alliances - Oneworld, Star Alliance and Sky Team - will welcome new members in 2014. These new members will give Business travellers more choice of connections, lounges and ways to earn and burn frequent flyer points.
OneworldOneworld alliance will gain three new members, giving Qantas an additional three partners for codeshare flights. On 31 March 2014 Brazil's TAM Airline and US Airways will be joining Oneworld Alliance. Shortly after, Sri Lankan Airlines will join the alliance. US Airways will improve connections to and along the US east coast due to its hubs in Washington, Philadelphia and in North Carolina. TAM Airline will join Chilean sibling LAN and LAN Colombia as Oneworld's South American members, making it easier for travellers to Brazil to tap into TAM's domestic and international network. Sri Lankan Airlines will be useful for Australians heading to India for work and is one of the best ways to get yourself to the relaxing resorts of Maldives. Sky Team Garuda Indonesia joined Sky Team this month. This is the seventh Sky Team airline in Australian skies alongside China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Korean Air and Vietnam Airlines. Garuda's entry into Sky Team is part of the Indonesian flag carrier's continued push into the premium travel market. Star AllianceAir India could officially join Star Alliance as early as June this year. This will be Air India's second shot at joining Star Alliance after the airline's previous application to join was suspended in July 2011.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES NEW SILVERKRIS LOUNGE AT SYDNEY AIRPORT
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new concept SilverKris Lounge in Sydney as part of a multi-million dollar investment programme upgrading all of the Airline's lounges around the world.
The lounge features tastefully selected art pieces from local and Singaporean artists. Singapore Airlines passengers can make use of personal space tailored for different needs, ranging from a living room, kitchen and dining room to intimate coves for rest and relaxation.
Specially designed productivity pods will enable customers to work in privacy and comfort before their flight, while signature Singapore Airline armchairs will be a new feature at all refurbished SilverKris Lounges.
The new design concept will be introduced to all Singapore Airline's SilverKris Lounges in 15 cities over the next five years. Following the renovation of the Sydney lounge, which has just been completed, planning work is underway to upgrade lounges at London, Hong Kong and Singapore.  
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QANTAS WILL KEEP ON REWARDING FREQUENT FLYER MEMBERS
- Qantas will continue to introduce more everyday ways to earn and redeem Qantas points.
- On 31 March 2014, Qantas will launch their new business loyalty program - Aquire. Australia based small and medium businesses could earn Aquire Points through their everyday transactions, including travel and convert them into Qantas Points in the name of an individual Qantas Frequent Flyer member.
- Qantas will continue to introduce new features and benefits to Qantas Cash, with more than 200,000 members using the prepaid facility already.
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA INTRODUCE VELOCITY UPGRADES
Effective immediately, Virgin Australia will extend the Velocity Frequent Flyer Upgrade Program to permit upgrades from Saver class fares for points. This Program is only available on domestic routes. Points required will depend on the original fare type booked. The points used to redeem an Upgrade Using Points will be deducted from the member's membership account at the time of processing the Upgrade Using Points.
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19TH BIENNALE OF SYDNEY KICKS OFF IN STYLE AT AUSTRALIAN TECHNOLOGY PARK
 The 19th Biennale of Sydney will kick off in spectacular style on Thursday 20 March 2014 with Australian Technology Park (ATP) and high profile The Events Authority combining forces to deliver the best launch party yet.
More than 2000 of the art industry's leaders will help celebrate the start of Asia Pacific's largest contemporary visual arts event and sponsor ATP is determined Australia's night of nights is celebrated appropriately. This year's Biennale is titled You Imagine What You Desire. Featuring works from local and international artists at some of Sydney's most iconic landmarks and galleries including Cockatoo Island, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and the Art Gallery of NSW, this year's Biennale also offers talks, tours, film screenings, performances and forums across a 12-week period. Please click here for more information.
Picture:
Douglas Gordon,
Phantom,2011 (video still)
stage, screen, a black Steinway piano, a burned Steinway piano and monitor dimensions variable Courtesy lost but found; Galerie Yvon Lambert, Paris; and Rufus Wainwright, 'All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu' used courtesy Decca Label Group Copyright © lost but found; Rufus Wainwright; and VG Bild-Kunst, Germany (2013)
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BE THE LORD OF THE MANOR AT OTAHUNA THIS WINTER
Intrigued by having New Zealand's most important historic estate all to yourself to celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary party or corporate accomplishment? Whatever your reason, there has never been a better time to enjoy the Lodge's rarefied environment for a single magical night, a leisurely weekend or longer.  From May 2014 till September 2014, Otahuna Lodge will be offering for the first time their "Lord of the Lodge" package whereby 10 guests can have exclusive run of the Lodge for a preferential rate of NZ$5995.00 per night.
For those with larger groups, Otahuna Lodge would be delighted to welcome up to 6 additional guests (maximum of 16 people) at the additional rate of NZ$500.00 per person with all of below inclusions.
- Accommodation for 10 guests in any or all Suites and Master Suites
- Pre-dinner drinks and canapes
- 5-Course nightly degustation dinner in the Dining room with matched New Zealand wines
- Breakfast each morning
Please click contact us for more information.
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FLY WITH QANTAS TO CANADA, USA AND MEXICO IN ECONOMY CLASS
TAXES AND FEES INCLUDED
From $1487.00* per person 
(Amex Points 148,700** per person)
SYDNEY - NEW YORK
From $1638.00* per person
(Amex points 163,800** per person)
SYDNEY - VANCOUVER
From $1813.00* per person
(Amex points 181,300** per person)
SYDNEY - MEXICO CITY
From $2085.00* per person
(Amex points 208,500** per person)
Please contact us today for further information and other destinations.
*Conditions apply: Travel dates to San Francisco, New York and Vancouver from 21 April 2014 - 31 May 2014, 21 July 2014 - 31 August 2014, 04 October 2014 - 30 November 2014, 16 January 2014 - 28 February 2014. Travel dates to Mexico City from 21 April 2014 - 31 May 2014, 21 July 2014 - 31 August 2014, 16 January 2014 - 28 February 2014.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.
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ETIHAD AIRWAYS PERTH BUSINESS CLASS SALE
TAXES AND FEES INCLUDED
PERTH - LONDON From $6061.94* per person  (Amex Points 606,194** per person) PERTH - PARIS From $5753.64* per person (Amex Points 575,364** per person) PERTH - CHICAGO From $5694.24* per person (Amex points 569,424** per person) PERTH - TORONTO
From $5676.14* per person
(Amex points 567,614** per person) Please contact us for more destinations. *Conditions apply: Sale ends 29 March 2014. Valid for travel commencing 16 July 2014 - 30 November 2014. **Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. |
CHEVAL THREE QUAYS LONDON NOW OPEN
With the City of London, the South Bank and Canary Wharf all within close walking and commuting distance, Cheval Three Quays is destined to become a formidable business and tourist destination.
CHEVAL THREE QUAYS APARTMENTS
OPENING SPECIAL
From GBP150.00 per person
Please contact us for more information.
* Conditions apply: Rate is inclusive of taxes and VAT. Rate valid for stays in March and April 2014 in a one bedroom apartment at Cheval Three Quays with no minimum nights required. Two bedroom apartments start at a rate of 192GB per night including VAT. Subject to availability. Amex points available upon request.
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SONAISALI ISLAND RESORT FIJI
Beachfront hotel rooms offer uninterrupted ocean views and have a fresh contemporary look whilst maintaining the distinctly Fijian theme. The hotel rooms are located close to the main resort complex.
BEACHFRONT HOTEL ROOM 
50% OFF FOR 5 OR MORE NIGHTS
From FJD$310.00* per night
This special includes:
- FREE full American Buffet Breakfast
- FREE Welcome Cocktail per person
- Children 18 years & under stay free
- FREE meals for children 12 years and under
- FREE Kids Club
- FREE Jungle Cruise per person
- FREE non motorised water sports
From an additional FJDS130 per person per day enjoy:
ALL meals, unlimited local beer, house wine, soft drinks and unlimited Wi-Fi.
Please contact us for more information.
*Conditions apply: Sale date till 31 March 2015. Travel date till 31 March 2015. Blackout dates 24 October 2014 - 27 October 2014, 24 November 2014 - 08 December 2014 and the School holidays (refer to the dates below for the 30% off). Minimum stay 5 nights.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.
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NEW ZEALAND SPECIAL - SKI QUEENSTOWN
MERCURE QUEENSTOWN RESORT 
(Amex Points 52,900** per person)
This Ski Special includes:
- Return Queenstown airport transfers
- 4 nights accommodation
- 2 day lift superpass
- 2 days return mountain transfers
Ski Add Ons + Must Do Sightseeings:
- 1 Day Recreational Ski or Board Hire from $49.00 per day
- Shotover Jet Boat Ride from $119.00 per person
- Skyline Gondola ride & Buffet Dinner from $79.00 per person
*Conditions apply: Prices are per person and multi share. Valid for travel 01 July 2014 - 31 August 2014. Bookings must be made and deposited by 31 March 2014. Prices are correct at the time of print but are subject to change without notice. Ski product included in packages is non-refundable.
**Higher Amex Member Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.
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WET AND WILD PHUKET - TRAVEL WITH KIDZSituated right on the white sands of Karon Beach, this resort has 4 pools including a huge water park with waterslides, lazy river, waterfalls and cliff jumps plus two kids clubs are available at the resort with many activities to offer.
CENTARA GRAND BEACH RESORT 
4 FREE NIGHTS IN PHUKET
From $1735.00* per family
(Amex Points 173,500** per family)
This special includes:
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- Pay 4 nights and stay 8
- Deluxe Ocean Facing Room
- Breakfast daily
- One complimentary theme dinner for children
*Conditions apply: Valid for travel 01 April 2014 - 31 October 2014. Sale ends 31 March 2014. Based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years. One complimentary dinner for children (food only) per stay for maximum of 2 children per room. Minimum 7 nights stay required.
**Higher Amex Member Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only.
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