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Corporate Travel News: March 2021

Airlines/Airports.

Qantas introduces unlimited fee-free date changes

Book an eligible Qantas flight by 30 April 2021, and enjoy added flexibility with unlimited fee-free date changes and the option to change the date of your travel as often as you need. You’ll need to select a new travel date within 12 months of your original booking date and cover any applicable fare increase for your new flights. Click here for more information.

 

Virgin opens brand new Adelaide lounge

On Tuesday 23 February, Virgin Australia unveiled its brand-new Adelaide Airport Lounge, featuring a contemporary and open design that will become the basis for all future domestic lounge refurbishments. With seating for 283 passengers, the Adelaide Lounge offers distinct dining areas including The Coffee Bar central café, and The Cellar Door Hub for seasonal wine tasting.

 

Air New Zealand to trial digital Travel Pass

In an effort to streamline the health verification process for travel, Air New Zealand will soon trial a digital Travel Pass app, developed by International Air Transport Association (IATA). The app will allow passengers to create a digital health wallet linked to their e-passport, which will receive health data such as COVID-19 vaccination information and test results, directly from the lab. The technology will be tested on the airline’s Auckland-Sydney route in April. Read more. 

 

Virgin extends Fly Flexible offer

Virgin Australia has extended their Flexible Flying policy, allowing unlimited changes and no change fees for travel up to 31 January 2022 when you book by 30 April 2021. Contact your dedicated Corporate Travel Management (CTM) consultant for more information.

 

Qantas and American Airlines to renew joint operations

A draft determination of the Qantas and American Airlines Joint Business Agreement has been proposed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), meaning the two airlines could extend their agreement for another five years. The extension could result in greater connectivity and, likely, increased capacity for existing and new routes. There is also a possibility of loyalty program benefits and improved lounge access.

  

Qantas expands regional network

Seven new routes across New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria have been announced by Qantas, in response to increased demand for regional connections. Launching in March, the routes include Sydney – Griffith, Melbourne – Newcastle, Melbourne – Merimbula, Melbourne – Mount Gambier, Melbourne – Wagga Wagga, Melbourne – Albury and Adelaide – Mount Gambier. Read more.

Hotels.

Accor Plus program offers fast-tracked upgrades

Accor Plus members who stay at Accor hotels between 15 February and 31 August 2021, will be eligible for a fast-tracked membership upgrade, within the hotel’s Accor Live Limitless (ALL) scheme. Accor Plus members with ALL Silver status (the default for all Accor Plus members), will be able to reach ALL Gold status and ALL Platinum status after just 10 nights and 18 nights respectively. ALL Gold Status members will reach ALL Platinum status after just 18 nights. Members can enrol for the offer via the Accor website.

 

Distinction New Plymouth Hotel         

To celebrate the Distinction New Plymouth’s restaurant opening on 15th March 2021, the hotel is offering guests a ‘welcome back’ offer of 1 x free buffet breakfast per room. The offer is valid from 15 March to 20 September 2021. Contact your dedicated CTM consultant for more information.

 

Cars.

Hertz contact-free rental agreements

Car rental company, Hertz, is now allowing customers to sign rental agreements via a smartphone or tablet, to improve health and safety when hiring a vehicle.

 

Information on this page is sourced from third party sources. While effort is taken to verify the accuracy of this information, CTM recommends that travellers seek independent advice and/or information from their CTM travel consultant, CTM travel tools, or direct from their chosen travel suppliers relating to the status of supplier services, schedules and booking conditions as information may change regularly.