Corporate Business Travel Management DBT

The Directors & Staff of DBT have committed themselves both financially and resourcefully to one of Australia's most respected charitable institutions. Diabetes Australia (NSW & WA and now Vic).

We hope that anything we can offer, or can do for travellers with diabetes is of benefit to you and your family.

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Introduction

DBT Corporate is a Sydney based, specialist commercial business travel management company, providing fast, friendly business travel solutions for local, national and global firms; with emphasis on professional service, going the extra mile and reducing your spend through following some simple business travel management practices.

Take the time to visit our overview and enjoy the concept of a boutique and personalised business travel delivery promise.
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JSA given draft approval

ACCC approves Qantas/BA joint services agreement

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has just released a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation of the Qantas and British Airways Joint Services Agreement for a further five years.

"The ACCC considers the JSA is likely to continue to deliver public benefits in the form of lower fares and broader availability of schedule options for air passengers," said ACCC chairman, Graeme Samuel.

He said that strong competition on most routes operated under the JSA means that cost savings arising from the pact are likely to be passed onto consumers. (Source - TD 4th February 2010)

Tiger eyes Avalon (MEL)

Tiger Airlines is looking at moving it's entire MEL operation to Melbourne's Avalon Airport in a bid to reduce operating costs. Good move economically, but one ponders the outlook should Tiger cancell a flight and passengers have little else to do, than wait till the next one ?

IATA seeks security review

IATA (International Air Transport Association) has propostitioned the American Dept of Homeland Security to review security measures, and NOT just look for breaches in passengers carrying items deemed 'threatening'

The move was sparked when airlines foiled what could have easily become a disaster when a passenger was found to have explosives sewn into his underwear.

“Instead of looking for bad things, such as nail clippers and rogue bottles of shampoo, security systems need to focus on finding bad people"

Parity AUD/USD in 2010

ANALYSTS (Nomura Australia) are predicting that the Australian Dollar could reach parity with the US Dollar in 2010, a milestone that could see overseas business travel skyrocket.

It's believed the AU$ could run dollar-for-dollar with the US$ by December next year.

QF - changes to the way your points expire

1 July 2010:

		Your points won't expire as long as you keep your account active by earning or using points through your account at least once every 18 months, rather than every three years as it is now.

		Family transfers won't count towards keeping your account active.

How will this affect the points I have now?

Any points you have in your account at 30 June 2010 won't be affected by the change to the expiry period and will continue to expire after three years.

If you don't earn or use any points after 30 June 2010, the points you have earned before 1 July 2010 will expire three years after the date of your last activity.

Please contact your DBT account manager for full clarification.

Taxi ???

Ever landed in a remote area, or in fact anywhere in Australia and don't have tranfers organised? Here's one number worth having in your mobile that'll have you picked up and delivered through a nationwide taxi network, in Australia - 131008

Remember the number, or remember to consider reliable and organised transfers offered by DBT when flying in and out of cities. Our Limo partners are there to offer you a First Class service while always competing with standard taxi fares. Have a serious look at how you get about and what time you need to be there!

GET MORE OUT OF YOUR POINTS

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Qantas Platinum Members since Day 1 ! DBT has once again been selected by Qantas Airways as a Platinum Member; premium Corporate TMC agency for 2007-08-09 making it a record-annual accomplishment since conception of the awards.

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GREATSEATS!

DBT's Online Box Office!

You won't miss a show!

DBT and partners Travelscene American Express proudly present Greatseats, an online theatre & show booking facility for DBT customers and their friends.

Go to the bottom of our homepage and click "Travelscene Entertainment" and browse through the many specials we have available. It's very easy to use, safe & secure and allows you to pre register for hot and upcoming (rumoured) events. Don't miss the show! (Powered by Greatseats, Travelscene American Express) _____________________________________________________

Donna Barlow Corporate Travel P/L - Lic No.2TA002764 - Unit 1, Building A, 111 Wicks Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia

Donna Meads-Barlow, Finalist