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‘Brad’s Single’ FaresWhile you wouldn’t expect the divorce of Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to enter the aviation space, it has indeed, thanks to Norwegian Air. The carrier cheekily used the split to advertise its sale fares to Los Ange-les, taking out an ad in a newspaper that simply read ‘Brad is single’ along with the price, in a bid to lure travellers to LA.

Airlines were one of the most complained about industries by Kiwi consumers last year, with Air New Zealand taking the bulk of those complaints, according to a new report by the Commerce Com-mission.Around 3% of all complaints to the commission under the Fair Trad-ing Act last year were related to air-lines, with 134 in total, according to the commission’s Consumer Is-sues 2016 report. The year before, airlines weren’t mentioned in the industries with the most complaints.

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Most concerns were about possible misrepresentation around seat avail-ability; the difference between an advertised price and booking price; opt-out of travel insurance; fees per leg of a trip; and general pricing er-rors, notes the commission.Of the 134 complaints, 88 were about Air NZ, and the carrier was the fifth most complained about trader overall, behind Spark, Vodafone, sellers using TradeMe, and Harvey Norman. The Air NZ figure is more than double its complaints total of 43 the year before, and four times higher than Jetstar, which saw the second highest number of complaints with 22; while Qantas accounted for seven. The air-lines which accounted for the remain-ing complaints aren’t mentioned.The commission noted that large retailers with a higher volume of sales might reasonably be expected to gen-erate a higher number of complaints, and it hasn’t adjusted for the fact—al-though it did say trader practices can also be a cause. It also noted that the numbers reflect what consumers have complained about, and don’t indicate that any law has been breached.Air NZ didn’t respond to requests for comment.

Few CAPA Seats LeftThere’s only a few spaces remaining for the upcoming CAPA-ACTE Avia-tion & Corporate Travel Summit tak-ing place at The Langham in Auckland on 13 Oct. The latest trends in avia-tion and corporate travel will be dis-cussed by key speakers from across the industry. For details and to register CLICK HERE

Typhoon For TaiwanKiwis in Taiwan can expect strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges as Typhoon Megi has started impacting the country, says MFAT. New Zealand-ers are advised to follow the advice of local authorities at all times, seek suitable shelter and register at MFAT’s SafeTravel site, see safetravel.govt.nz

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CX: 747 Played A Crucial Role In Our GrowthCathay Pacific is preparing to farewell its iconic Boeing 747, which it says played a crucial role in transforming CX from a regional carrier to a global air-line. CX’s 747 will operate its final flight, a journey from Hong Kong to Haneda Airport in Tokyo, on 30 Sep and 01 Oct. The aircraft first joined the CX fleet in 1979, replacing the Boeing 707. Able to carry more than double the amount of passengers, the arrival of the more fuel-efficient 747 enabled CX to rapidly ex-pand its network to European and North American destinations throughout the 1980s and 1990s, opening HKG up to the world. It was CX’s sole long-haul aircraft until the mid-1990s, when the A340 arrived. However the 747’s oper-ating economics can’t compete anymore with modern aircraft like the B777 and A350, one of which will begin flying to Auckland from 28 Oct.

Whittaker’s New RoleAir New Zealand group gm airports John Whittaker has been appointed to the executive role of chief air op-erations and people safety officer, effective 03 Oct. The new role will encompass jet cabin crew, jet pilots and people safety (excluding secu-rity). Whittaker has held many senior leadership positions over his 30-year history.

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Better AKL Road LinkWork has started today on the East-West Link roading project in Auckland, which will eventually im-prove travel times for those heading to and from the airport. The first stage of the project, the $15 million Onehunga works, is now underway and will include widening the South-western Motorway to four lanes in each direction between Neilson St and Queenstown Rd in Onehunga to provide extra capacity, as well as adding dedicated bus lanes to State Highway 20 at Walmsley Rd to im-prove airport travel times. Stage one is expected to be complete by Feb.

Wellington has become the second New Zealand airport to reach the five million passenger mark, fol-lowing growth of 5.2% in the 12 months to Aug. The strongest growth at the air-port has been from Auckland, with more visitors connecting from over-seas; and there’s also strong regional growth thanks to Jetstar’s new ser-vices, extra Sounds Air services and Air New Zealand flying larger aircraft

into some regional areas.“We’ve seen significant spikes in passenger num-bers around key events such as the Military Tattoo earlier in the year, All Blacks games in Wellington and the Super Rugby final,” says airport chief commercial officer Matt Clarke.“The market is growing strongly. We’re seeing airlines investing in capacity and Wellington Airport is working with all our airline partners to grow the market and stimulate demand to travel.”As well as strong domestic growth, international passenger numbers are up almost 20% in 12 months to reach over 900,000, and the launch of the new Singapore Airlines service will increase that further, says Clarke.“Having SQ coming into our city will be a game changer for Wellington and for New Zealand as it will supercharge central New Zealand’s tourism indus-try,” he says. “Wellington will be the gateway to New Zealand for passen-gers coming in from Canberra and we are already seeing new visitor itinerar-ies on sale around the world with New Zealand adventures starting or ending right here in the capital.”

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Qantas will launch daily flights between Melbourne and Tokyo’s Narita Airport from 16 Dec—and Jetstar will stop operating the route from 25 Feb, after the sum-mer peak.QF says the new flights are down to growing demand and mark the next step in the carrier’s Asian growth strategy. They’ll be operated by an upgraded, two-class A330-300 with 297 seats, and will connect with JQ’s domestic network within Japan as well as QF and JQ services across the Tasman.“The Qantas Group is perfectly placed to support the resurgent growth we’re seeing, with the biggest Australia-Japan network, the biggest domestic network in Australia, and the biggest low-cost carrier network in Japan through Jetstar,” says QF International boss Gareth Evans. “Our dual-brand strategy and the

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Canada RoadshowsSouth Island agents can attend one of Adventure World’s Canada roadshows to learn more about the country’s wilderness, animals and locals, and be in to win a two-day trip onboard the Rocky Mountain-eer train in SilverLeaf class. The Canada roadshow, hosted by Adven-ture World, Rocky Mountainner, Air New Zealand and Holland America Line, will visit Invercargill’s Kel-vin Hotel 14 Nov; Dunedin’s Otago Museum 15 Nov; and the Christ-church RSA 16 Nov. All events start at 1830. Visit adventureworld.co.nz/ canada-roadshow to register.

SQ, Shangri-La Team UpSingapore Airlines has joined forces with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts to offer extra benefits to members of each company’s loyalty programmes. The Infinite Journeys partnership will include status match upgrades, and the ability to redeem Golden Circle award points for KrisFlyer miles or vice versa. The benefits will come into effect from 28 Sep. See infinitejourneys.com

Thailand Beach ClosuresA number of beaches in southern Thailand have been closed after two new species of harmful jellyfish were found in the area, while officials at others nearby have posted warning signs and set up First Aid stations to assist anyone who gets stung. The Tourism Authority of Thailand advis-es that Nai Thon, Nai Yang and Layan beaches have been closed following sightings of Portuguese man o’ war and box jellyfish, thought to have been washed ashore by recent storms.

LATAM Office ClosedLATAM Air l ines’ reser vat ions department will be closed for train-ing 27/28/29 Sep. Agents are asked to visit LATAM’s agent website mundolan.com for procedural in-formation, or if the request is urgent email resersydney@lan.com and they will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.

THE HITS Polly & Grant’s top 5 must dos on the Gold CoastGetting there: Air New Zealand/Virgin Australia fly direct to the Gold Coast from Auckland and Christchurch, or fly from Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland to Brisbane, and it’s a 1.5 hour transfer. Stay: Meriton Broadbeach and QT Gold Coast

1 Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Transformed into a world-class shopping destination with a major $670 million redevelopment, creating the largest shopping centre in Queensland. CLICK HERE

2 Harbour Town Outlet Shop-ping Centre Australia’s largest Outlet Shopping Centre.

Visit Harbour Town’s Tourism Lounge – a place where you can relax, whilst you plan out your day. Indulge in compli-mentary refreshments, whilst the friendly staff help you with any questions. Plus you’ll re-ceive a FREE Tourism Club Card offering further discounts at a wide range of stores. CLICK HERE.

3 High Tea – le Jardin, Palazzo Versace The high tea range features bright colours, bold textures, brave prints and una-

bashed hemlines accessorized with your choice of tea or cof-fee from the Versace Collec-tion. Available daily in Le jardin between 11.00am and 5pm. CLICK HERE

4 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Home to one of the world’s largest collections of native Australian wildlife, you can cuddle a koala; experience the wild Lorikeet feeding, free-flight bird show and kangaroo feeding. CLICK HERE

5 Kiyomi Japanese Restaurant at Jupiters Gold Coast

Taste the flavours of Tokyo on the Gold Coast at Kiyomi. The restaurant and bar serves a modern, yet distinctly Japa-nese menu and has received a prestigious Chef’s hat at the 2015 Brisbane Times Good Food Guide Awards. CLICK HERE

Seascape Restaurant and Bar Open windows with a view across the beach to Surfers Paradise, the Bistro with its chic bar offers a casual set-ting for mouth-watering plate sharing menus with an exten-sive cocktail, wine and beer list. Its outdoor bridge is the epitome of alfresco seaside dining where the sea breeze and amazing ocean views will turn any ordinary day into an extraordinary day! CLICK HERE

1 The Performance Driving Centre Strap yourself in and hang on for a great experi-ence! Enjoy the thrill of 4 hot laps in a V8 SS Commodore while one of our professional drivers takes you for the ride of your life. CLICK HERE

2 Wildfire Harley Davidson Tours and Limo Bike

A Harley Davidson ride is for people of all ages, from all walks of life, individually or in groups, and it’s easy and inexpensive. Wildfire tours is an organisation of expe-rienced owner riders with a reputation for providing safe, friendly and professional Har-ley Davidson experiences on the Gold Coast.

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3 I Fly Gold Coast I-Fly is the equivalent of a freefall sky-dive from 14,000 feet and is a

fantastic introduction to what it feels like to fly for all ages and abilities! CLICK HERE

4 Man Tea at the QT Gold Coast

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5 Jet Ski Safaris A one hour South Stradbroke island ad-venture thrill of a lifetime!

Blast your way along the beautiful sub tropical shores of South Stradbroke Island, heading north weaving your way between beautiful islands, beaches, sandbars and man-groves before turning around and heading home.

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Social Eating House and Bar Located in the Oracle precinct, Broadbeach, co-owners Matt and Amy Jefferson bring you a unique dining experience cen-tred on the idea of sharing and tapas. Casual yet sophisticated, Social appeals to a wide cli-entele with something on the menu for everyone. CLICK HERE Rick Shores Rick Shores is the perfect place to experience mod-

ern Asian dining, in one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic locations. Open from lunch through to dinner, share plates, banquets and bar snacks are the focus with a precedence for fresh. Light and locally sourced dishes. CLICK HERE

Paddock BakeryThis wood-fired fuelled spe-cialty bakery-café housed in an old Queenslander feels like it’s the middle of the country

Dining – it doesn’t get better than the Gold Coast ! even if it is in the heart of the Gold Coast! CLICK HERE

Bazaar Creating a growing buzz since its opening in late 2010, Bazaar re-creates a traditional mar-ketplace with a twenty-first century twist. Step inside the bustling Gold Coast restaurant and it’s clear that it’s the produce and fla-vours which are the heroes. CLICK HERE

Polly and Grant travelled to the Gold Coast with Tourism and Events Queensland and Gold Coast Tourism. For more information see www.queensland.com

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Coconut macarons, ice wine and a flight over the Niagara Falls were among the highlights for agents on an Eastern Canada famil with World Journeys—which reports that demand for the region is growing.The group flew Air Canada to To-ronto and stayed at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, where they de-clared the hotel’s famous coconut macaroons the ‘most delicious thing in the world’. They also tasted the region’s famous ice wine at Konzel-mann Estate Winery, then experi-enced Niagara Falls by boat at night (complete with fireworks) and on a helicopter ride.Next they boarded VIA Rail (in business class) for a trip to Mon-treal, where they enjoyed a walking tour of the Old Town and a glamor-ous dinner at the Ritz Carlton. After-wards it was on to Quebec City for a walking tour through the important sites, before heading home.For more photos from the trip, see

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Swiss Cogwheel TrainEffective 01 Jan 2017, visitors to Switzerland can travel on the world’s steepest cogwheel as part of their Swiss Travel Pass experience. Located near Lucerne, the cogwheel ride is part of the Mount Pilatus experience, which includes the aerial panorama gondola from Kriens to Frakmuntegg and the aerial cableway—both of which will also be covered by the Swiss Travel Pass from 2017.

Hotel, Resort CategoriesBerjaya Hotels & Resorts has created three brand categories in a bid to differentiate its properties: B. Hotels, B. Resorts and B. Classics. B. Hotels comprises its properties situated in popular travel destinations and business hubs, which also offer a multitude of facilities and entertain-ment options, including a theme park in Berjaya Times Square. B. Resorts is its collection of properties that are situated in unique locations and offer an array of dining, recreation and entertainment options, making them a destination on their own; while B. Classics are a collection of its boutique properties which preserve the original characteristics of the property. See berjayahotel.com

Art Heaven In TassieIt’s a marriage made in arts heaven, apparently. The Artentwine Bien-nial Symposium and the Artentwine Sculpture Biennial will be held at various locations across Tasmania’s Tamar Valley 14-16 Oct. Through lec-tures, public discussions, seminars, master classes and workshops, the Symposium will examine physical, emotional and ephemeral sculptural responses as well as the intercon-nection of Tasmanian culture and history. Artentwine Sculpture Bi-ennial showcases niche sculpture exhibitions set in the grounds of five Tamar Valley wineries. Details, artentwine.com.au

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Travel consultants around the country tested their knowledge on the all things American at the an-nual United Airlines trivia nights held in Auckland, Wellington and for the first time—Christchurch.The fun-filled events saw some agents getting in the spirit and dressing for the occasion, and the competition got intense as the winning team at each event then had to compete with fellow team members to win the US trips. As well as a host of prizes up for grabs, agents at the functions were up-skilled on the USA and United Airlines product. The carrier reports ‘strong support’ from the New Zealand travel agency distribution.Visiting UA manager Australia/New Zealand Julie Reid said the carrier’s forward loads were encouraging as UA moves to a daily service, in conjunc-tion with Air New Zealand, on the Auckland-San Francisco route from 01 Oct.1 In Wellington, Stephanie Needham of STA won a ticket to Los Angeles (via SFO) and Anaheim land arrange-ments. She’s pictured left with UA’s Le-anne Cheesman, STA’s Adam Walker, Brand USA’s Wayne Mitcham and UA’s Julie Reid. 2 It was a lucky night for You Travel Junction at the Christ-church event, with Karyn Lasei taking home flights for two to Portland (via SFO), as well as land and accommoda-tion in SFO and Oregon; while Bruce Harris won a ticket to Los Angeles and land arrangements in Anaheim—the first thing he’s won in 41 years in the industry. Pictured is: UA’s Julie Reid; Brand USA’s Wayne Mitcham; You Travel Junction’s Karyn Lasei; Bret Everett; and You Travel Junction’s Carolyn Parker and Bruce Harris. 3 Wellington’s main prize-winner was Adam Walker of STA, who won flights for two to Portland, as well as land ar-rangements in San Francisco and Or-

egon. Pictured is Brand USA’s Wayne Mitcham; Melanie Mayer, SFO Travel Association & SFO Airport; Adam Walker, STA; Leanne Cheesman, UA ; and Harry Cheesman, Travel Oregon. 4 Team Trivia. Travel Oregon’s Corey Marshall is pictured on left with Mela-nie Mayer from San Francisco Travel, UA’s Julie Reid, Karen McCardle from Visit Nevada, UA’s Leanne Cheesman and Wayne Mitcham of Brand USA. 5 Auckland’s big winner was Mire-lla Merlo of Flight Centre, who won flights to Las Vegas, and ground ar-

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