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15 October 2014 |
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Dear Atlas Subscriber,
Welcome to the October edition of Atlas.
This month I am excited to bring to you lots of news, great fares and offers.
Singapore Airlines have some fantastic Early Bird fares in Economy, Business and First class. In addition, they have also extended their complimentary S$40.00 Changi Airport Voucher programme and stopovers in Singapore from as little as $1.00.
Please ensure you read our notifications regarding airport and lounge updates, including health screenings at Heathrow, new passport control kiosks at Los Angeles and speedy departure and exit initiatives in Australia.
Our Frequent Flyer section also contains some exciting news for Platinum One Members and a world first conversion program for Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia.
I do hope you find our newsletter informative and interesting and as always, I appreciate any feedback you may have.
Sincerely,
Sarah Bush
Director
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HEATHROW PREPARES FOR DISRUPTION AS EBOLA SCREENING STARTS
Ebola screening has begun at Heathrow Airport, with Gatwick Airport and Eurostar terminals following next week. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said passengers from at-risk countries will have their temperature taken, complete a risk questionnaire and have contact details recorded.
The Chief Medical Officer said the risk to the UK is low, but expects a 'handful' of cases.
Screening at Heathrow Terminal 1 has already begun before being extended to other terminals.
The Department of Health estimates that 85% of all arrivals to the UK from affected countries will come through Heathrow. Border Force officers will identify passengers to be screened. Nurses and consultants from Public Health England will carry out the testing. Passengers deemed at high-risk due to contact with Ebola patients, but with no symptoms, will be contacted daily by Public Health England.
'Highly visible information' will be in place at all entry points to the UK, Mr Hunt insisted.
A Heathrow spokesperson said: "The welfare of our passengers and colleagues is always our main priority and we are working with Government to support the implementation of the screening measures as announced by the Health Secretary today.
"We would like to reassure passengers that the Government assesses the risk of a traveller contracting Ebola to be low. We would encourage anybody with individual questions or concerns to refer to guidance from Public Health England and the Foreign Office."
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QANTAS - NEW AUTOMATED PASSPORT CONTROL KIOSKS AT LOS ANGELES AIRPORT
 Qantas has unveiled forty new Automated Passport control kiosks at Los Angeles International Airport.
These new kiosks will fasten the entry process for passengers arriving internationally into Los Angeles. Automated passport processing is available for U.S. and Canadian citizens arriving from abroad, as well as travellers from the 38 Visa Waiver Countries who are also registered with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program, are eligible to use the new machines.
International travellers, including family groups will be able to submit their customs declaration form and biographic information electronically, reducing the time they spend with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
International travellers can select from 13 languages to use. Easy-to-follow instructions guide the user through the process, which includes scanning your passport, taking a photograph using the kiosk, answering questions, and fingerprinting for non-U.S. citizens.
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QANTAS NON STOP TO VANCOUVER
 In January 2015, Qantas will operate six return flights from Sydney to Vancouver. With this offer, Qantas will take advantage of an increased demand during the northern hemisphere winter holiday season. Qantas also unveiled a code-share alliance with Canadian airline WestJet, to offer passengers connections to Calgary and Edmonton. The six seasonal flights will operate between 03 January to 22 January 2015, departing Sydney on Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will depart Vancouver on Thursday and Sunday evenings.
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 Etihad Airways has launched a new brand called "Etihad Airways Partners", which will operate in a similar way to the three existing global airline alliances. This partnership will incorporate six airlines including, Etihad, Air Berlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Jet Airways and Darwin Airline. In the new partnership, Etihad says their goal is to focus on "strong commercial partnerships and shared values." The charter of the newly founded group is to simplify the experience for the passenger and offer customers more than route sharing opportunities. In its statement, Etihad emphasized the opportunity to create a better flying experience for customers.
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VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES MELBOURNE LOUNGE PREMIUM EXIT
 Virgin Australia is pleased to announce that the Melbourne Lounge Premium Exit is now open.
Similar to Sydney's Premium Entry, Melbourne's Premium Exit offers lounge guests the ability to fast track to the gate with an exclusive security screening area that is linked directly from the lounge. The Premium Exit is open Monday to Friday, 45 minutes prior to Virgin Australia's first departure.
The Premium Exit gives lounge members access to two private screening lanes, connecting them seamlessly with a direct path to gates 1-10.
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DEPARTURE eGATE TRIALS AT BRISBANE AIRPORT
 At Brisbane International Airport, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection are trialling eGates to work towards automating the departure process.
Travellers on board who selected Air New Zealand and Qantas international flights will be invited to use the trial eGates when departing Australia. The eGates work by scanning the traveller's passport and matching the passport image with the travellers live image at the eGate. If the two images match and the passenger passes other Immigration checks, the eGate will open and the passenger is allowed to exit.
According to the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, eGates will be rolled out at each of Australia's eight major international airports from mid-2015.
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 Singapore Airlines has launched their incredible 2015 airfares to more than 200 European destinations available with value additions. Singapore Airlines will offer the great value and highly popular Singapore Stopover Holiday for passengers wanting to stop in Singapore. Transit passengers can collect S$40 in vouchers under the Changi Transit Programme. The value in this year's Great Early Bird Offer includes full service value to more than 200 destinations in Europe:
- Mixed Class fares available to Singapore Airlines' 14 European ports
- Domestic connections available from 38 cities in regional Australia with partner airline Virgin Australia
- Attractive side-trip economy fares available to over 30 destinations across South East Asia
- $1 per person twin share Singapore Stopover Holiday including accommodation at selected hotels, return coach transfers and free entry to a host of Singapore attractions - valued at over $360.
- S$40 complimentary Transit Changi Airport Voucher extended until 31 March 2015.
Please scroll down for some amazing Earlybird fares with Singapore Airlines.
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QANTAS - MORE BENEFITS FOR PLATINUM ONE FREQUENT FLYERS
Qantas Frequent Flyer has introduced a suite of new benefits for members of their elite "Platinum One" flying tier.
Platinum One members will now receive additional perks including:
- Platinum membership for a spouse or de facto domestic partner. Platinum One members can nominate a partner to receive complimentary Qantas Frequent Flyer Platinum status which includes benefits such as access to the Qantas International First Lounges and Domestic Business Lounges
- Waivers for any fare differential that might be payable at the airport to move to an earlier Qantas domestic flight when travelling on a flexible fare
- Complimentary Qantas Golf Club Premium membership, with the Qantas Golf Club planned for launch this coming summer
- Double points earn with Qantas Restaurants
Other new benefits for Platinum One members include a Qantas Points bonus:
- Receive 75,000 Qantas Points when they reach 5,000 Status Credits*
- A further 100,000 Qantas Points when they reach 7,000 Status Credit*
*Based on a membership year flying with Qantas and Jetstar.
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES AND VIRGIN AUSTRALIA LAUNCH WORLD FIRST LOYALTY PROGRAMME CONVERSION
Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia announced a world first for frequent flyers, allowing members of KrisFlyer and Velocity Frequent Flyer to convert their Miles and Points between both programmes for the first time and receive a number of innovative new benefits. This new programme will give members greater access to upgrades and reward seats across the combined domestic and international network of Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. By converting their miles, KrisFlyer members will also be able to benefit from Velocity's range of non-flight redemption rewards.
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FLY QANTAS NON STOP TO VANCOUVER
TAXES AND FEES INCLUDED
SYDNEY - VANCOUVER
ECONOMY CLASS
From $2465.00* per person  (Amex points 246,500** per person) SYDNEY - VANCOUVER PREMIUM ECONOMY From $4440.00* per person (Amex points 444,000** per person) SYDNEY - VANCOUVER BUSINESS CLASS From$7013.00* per person
(Amex points 701,300** per person)
Please contact us today for further information. *Conditions apply: Return Fares from Sydney to Vancouver. Travel dates 3,7,10,14,17 and 21 January 2015. **Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above fares. |
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SINGAPORE AIRLINES THE GREAT EARLY BIRD OFFER TO EUROPE
TAXES AND FEES INCLUDED
SYDNEY - ISTANBUL
ECONOMY CLASS
From $1580.00* per person
(Amex Points 158,000** per person)
SYDNEY - COPENHAGEN
ECONOMY CLASS
From $1598.00* per person
(Amex Points 159,800** per person)
SYDNEY - BARCELONA
BUSINESS CLASS
From $7013.00* per person
(Amex Points 701,300** per person)
SYDNEY - LONDON
BUSINESS CLASS
From $7339.00* per person
(Amex Points 733,900** per person)
SYDNEY - FRANKFURT
FIRST CLASS
From $11,592.00* per person
(Amex Points 1,159,200** per person)
SYDNEY - PARIS
FIRST CLASS
From $11,610.00* per person
(Amex Points 1,161,000** per person)
Please contact us for more information.
*Conditions apply: Return airfares. Sale ends 17 November 2014. For travel between 01 March 2015 and 30 September 2015. Minimum Stay 7 Days and 12 Months maximum validity.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above fares.
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ADELPHI HOTEL REOPENED
Adelphi Hotel is back to its original iconic luxury boutique status after a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD - Flinders Lane - Adelphi is in walking distance to the city's best restaurants and bars, fashion outlets, theatres and sporting venues.
OPENING SPECIAL
Rates from $275.00* per person (Amex points 27,500** per person)
This rate includes:- Stays between Sunday to Thursday
- Early check-in and late check-out upon availability
- In-room snacks & refreshments
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Unlimited release movies
- Welcome drink
As an added bonus to guests, Adelphi Hotel does not and never will, charge credit card commissions to their guests.
Please click here for more information.
*Conditions apply: Offer valid until 31 December 2015. Blackout dates apply.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above fares.
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FREE NIGHT IN COOK ISLANDS LUXURY
Sit back, relax and take in the stunning surroundings of Aitutaki Lagoon from your luxury beachfront Villa accommodation at Aitutaki Escape.
AITUTAKI ESCAPE  STAY 4 NIGHTS, PAY FOR 3 NIGHTS
From NZ$3600.00* per villa/2 adults This special includes:
- Return VIP airport transfers in Aitutaki
- Welcome fruit basket on arrival
- Continental breakfast daily delivered to your villa
- BONUS: NZ$100 Aitutaki dining voucher
Please contact us for more information.
*Conditions apply: Prices are in New Zealand Dollars. Valid for travel until 31 March 2015.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above price.
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SILVERSEA ZERO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Silversea offers zero single supplement for selected Discoverer voyages in 2014 and 2015.
AUCKLAND TO HONIARA
13 DAYS ON THE SILVER DISCOVERER
From $10,350.00* per suite/cruise only (Amex points 1,035,000** per person) This special includes:
- Departure port: Auckland, New Zealand
 - Arrival port: Honiara, Solomon Islands
- Accommodation in an Explorer Suite
- All meals/ beverages and entertainment on board
- Expedition team of expert guides and lecturers
- Butler service for every suite
- In-room bar with your beverage preferences
- Included shores & Zodiac excursions
- Included gratuities
- Destinations of call:
New Zealand
Norfolk Islands
New Caledonia
Vanuatu
Solomon Islands
Please contact us for more information.
*Conditions apply: Departure 08 February 2015. Conditions apply.
**Higher Amex Membership Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above price.
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SKI PARK CITY, UTAH
Park City, Utah is far more than a ski resort town. You will find a scenic mountain community that is filled with winter activities and an action-packed calendar of events that extend far beyond skiing and snowboarding including the Sundance Film Festival and the FIS Freestyle World cup.
 SUNDIAL LODGE STAY 7 NIGHTS, PAY 6 NIGHTS
From $1635.00* per person
(Amex points 163,500** per person)
This Ski package includes:- 7 nights twin share at Sundial Lodge
- Daily breakfast
- 6 day lift pass
*Conditions apply: Valid for travel 04 January to 15 January 2015. Book and Pay by 31 October 2014.
**Higher Amex Member Reward points apply to Business Ascent tier and David Jones Cards only. Amex points may also be used as part payment towards the above price.
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