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CPI to provide commercial planning input for Auckland Airport USD1.3bn redevelopment project

28 June, 2017

Auckland Airport selected (27-Jun-2017) Concession Planning International (CPI) to provide airport commercial planning input for the airport's NZD1.8 billion (USD1.3 billion) terminal redevelopment project. As previously reported by CAPA, Mott MacDonald-led consortium was appointed to design the new facility. Construction to be conducted between 2018 and 2022. [more - original PR]

Jetstar announces temporary reduction on select regional routes in New Zealand

28 June, 2017

Jetstar Airways announced it will temporarily reduce frequency on selected regional routes in New Zealand between Jul-2017 and Oct-2017 (Routes Online, 27-Jun-2017). Affected routes include:

  • Auckland-New Plymouth: Reduced from 20 to nine times weekly;
  • Auckland-Palmerston North: Reduced from 27 to 22 times weekly;
  • Wellington-Nelson: Reduced from three times to twice daily (effective 24-Jul-2017).

Rex pax up 6% in May-2017, 59% load factor

27 June, 2017

Regional Express (Rex) reported (27-Jun-2017) the following traffic highlights for May-2017:

  • Passengers: 105,000, +6% year-on-year;
  • Passenger load factor: 58.7%, +3.4ppts. [more - original PR]

NZ Government: Tourism Infrastructure Fund panel announced

27 June, 2017

New Zealand Tourism Minister Paula Bennett announced (27-Jun-2017) the panel for the new NZD100 million (USD73 million) Tourism Infrastructure Fund designed to help local communities respond to increased visitor numbers. The panel will be responsible for assessing proposals and recommending a package of infrastructure projects that best aligns with the NZ Government's priorities for the fund. The panel members, appointed for a four year term, are:

  • Judy Kirk, chair;
  • Norm Thompson, deputy chair;
  • Kauahi Ngapora;
  • Chris Roberts;
  • Sarah Hannan;
  • Iain Cossar;
  • Bruce Parkes. [more - original PR]

TCWA welcomes new Tourism WA Commissioners

27 June, 2017

Tourism Council WA (TCWA) welcomed (27-Jun-2017) the four new Tourism WA Commissioners announced by Tourism Minister Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA. Tourism Council WA CEO Evan Hall stated: "As Commissioners, tourism industry operators who are exposed to the market are highly accountable for visitor growth and attuned to industry needs. This accountability is particularly important in the midst of the current Machinery of Government changes that will see Tourism WA incorporated into the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation". The new Commissioners are:

  • Manny Papadoulis, Icon Tourism MD, Tourism Council WA chair, Australia's Coral Coast chair;
  • Kevin Brown, Perth Airport CEO;
  • Karen Priest, Mandurah & Peel Tourism Organisation CEO, Tourism Council WA director;
  • Linda Wayman, former Southern Cross Austereo GM and former EventsCorp GM. [more - original PR]

Tourism NZ announces changes to its Board

27 June, 2017

Tourism New Zealand announced (27-Jun-2017) changes to its Board with the completion of director Norm Thompson's term, a second term for director Chris Parkin and new Board member Jan Hunt. [more - original PR]

IASC approves Qantas' request for Jetstar to increase capacity on the Indonesia route

27 June, 2017

Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) approved (26-Jun-2017) Qantas' request to increase passenger capacity via Determination [2017] IASC 112 allocating to Qantas 100 seats per week in each direction on the Indonesia route. The capacity may be used by Jetstar Airways to provide services jointly with Emirates. The determination is valid for five years from 26-Jun-2017. [more - original PR]

Australia Government announces removal of outgoing passenger card

27 June, 2017

Australia's Government announced (25-Jun-2017) the removal of the outgoing passenger card when departing Australia. From 01-Jul-2017, the paper-based passenger card will be removed as part of a move towards a more efficient and streamlined process for travellers. Australia Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton stated the Government is committed to improving the traveller experience, reducing regulation and strengthening border security. The automated process will add to existing passenger processing technology and will help reduce queuing times and get travellers to their destination more efficiently. [more - original PR]

Airline Customer Advocate releases annual report of airline customer complaints

27 June, 2017

Airline Customer Advocate Australia released (Jun-2017) its annual report for 2016, highlighting the volume of complaints received by carriers in Australia. According to the report, Tigerair received the most complaints at 39.1 per million, followed by Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas. Tigerair stated 0.0035% of all passengers it flew in 2016 complained to the ombudsman, which was "extremely low" compared to other industries. [more - original PR]

Airbnb and Flight Centre partner for accommodation for business travellers

27 June, 2017

Flight Centre Travel Group's (FCTG) corporate division and Airbnb announced (26-Jun-2017) a partnership to provide customers with the home sharing service when travelling for business. FCTG's corporate brands, including FCm Travel Solutions, Corporate Traveller, Campus Travel and Stage & Screen, will have access to Airbnb for Business. The new accommodation offering will give FCTG's corporate customers access to more than three million listings worldwide, which are available to be booked through the home-sharing platform. [more - original PR]

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