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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 see how the cliché "a big fish in
a small ocean" came about.
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Breaking News - Qantas to boost fares!
Qantas has just announced a further increase in its international and domestic fares in response to record fuel prices.
CEO Geoff Dixon said international fares would increase by about 4%, with a 3% increase in domestic fares - on top of announces of 3% international and 3.5% domestic announced earlier in the month.
He also said Qantas was targeting further efficiency improvements "which now include a review of the network and schedules of Qantas, QantasLink and Jetstar."
The new increases will become effective for tickets issued in Australia on or after 04 Jun.
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ETIHAD CHAUFFEUR SERVICE - PARIS |
Etihad Air has introduced a chaffeur service for premium passengers departing Paris (CDG) Airport. First Class pax receive a 100k radius of the airport service, while Business Class receive 60k radius service transfer to the airport. This service joins those in place in Sydney, London (LHR), New York, Frankfurt and more.
______________________________________________________________ NZ E-PASSPORT COOPERATION - A NEW cooperation deal between Australian and NZ customs authorities is set to streamline travel between the two countries.
Under the agreement, Australian Customs ‘SmartGate' systems will be installed at Auckland International Airport, to pre-process travellers arrival into Australia before they leave NZ. “The kiosks will be for use by eligible New Zealand and
Australian e-Passport holders travelling to Australian airports equipped with Smartgate,” said NZ customs minister Nanaia Mahuta, in a statement issued after talks with Australian minister for home affairs Bob Debus. Other initiatives announced included further cooperation between border protection agencies to enhance security.
The moves are one step closer to a vision espoused some years ago by Sydney Airports chairman Max Moore-Wilton, who raised the possibility of a common Australia-NZ border - which would make trans-Tasman services into
domestic flights and significantly reduce the complications of travel between the countries.
NEW QANTAS FF PROGRAM?
Media sources report Qantas is about to unleash changes to its FF program, effective 1st July 2008.
The changes introduce a second tier option (first tier remaining the same as it is now), and members can source flights - any flights, however at a greater cost in points. This probably isn't great news for members holding minimum points because once seats are taken up by "High Flyers" at the greater cost in the new scheme, its envisaged FF seats themselves will be snapped up leaving few (if any) for tier one redemptions.
The good news is - as I understand it, Business Travellers who earn and can afford to redeem in tier two are the winners!
The new concept though still a little vague, looks very much like the Travelkey redemption system we've had in place for some time now.
If you'd like your travelled engineered by DBT using Travelkey and your American Express 'Rewards program' points, give us a call on 02 9888 5555 business hours.
If you'd like to view ABC's 7.30 Report story, click here. Though account may seem a little negative, in my opinion the new program opens a door for Corporate Members to use their points, better; logistically.
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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 making it a record-annual accomplishment since conception of the awards.
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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
1 Avon Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113 Australia
Ph 61 2 9888 5555 / 1800 678 555 Fax 61 2 9870 8840
(DBT) Donna Barlow Corporate Travel
WINNER - BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
CORPORATE - NSW
FINALIST AFTA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Email - admin@dbt.com.au
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