Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
Southwest direct flights Las Vegas-Memphis
Elvis Presley fans will be thrilled to hear that Southwest Airlines is launching new seasonal flights to connect two of the most vibrant and Elvis-themed cities in the world – Memphis, Tennessee and Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Southwest Airlines seasonal flights will operate five times weekly from Thursday through Monday, commencing 3 October 2024, between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). In addition, Southwest Airlines has announced that it is also resuming its service between Memphis and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) which will also be operating Thursday-Monday from 3 October, 2024.
Fiji Airways launches direct Nadi-Dallas flights
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of its first non-stop flights between Nadi, Fiji, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas, USA, commencing in December 2024*.
The new non-stop 13-hour service will operate three times per week every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday utilising Fiji Airways’ state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft. The aircraft will feature 301 economy class seats, which recently won “Best Economy Class” in Australia and Pacific at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards 2024, and 33 business class lie-flat, all aisle access, seats.
To celebrate the announcement, Fiji Airways has launched special introductory return airfares between Fiji and Dallas from Fiji Airways points in Australia and New Zealand to Dallas starting from just AUD 1,599 from Australia and NZD 1,199 from New Zealand. Fares are now available for purchase on the Fiji Airways website at fijiairways.com.
* Subject to US Government regulatory approvals.
Voting for NTIA 2024 closes TODAY!
It’s your last chance to make your voice heard by voting for your top picks in the 2024 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA). Voting will officially close at 11:59 pm AEST TODAY, Friday, 9 August.
Votes can be submitted at ATIA.travel/NTIA2024.
To maintain the integrity and prestige of the awards, each Finalist is being carefully vetted to confirm their ongoing eligibility, ATAS-accreditation and to ensure there are no serious complaints against them.
Travel’s night of nights will take place at ICC Sydney on Saturday, 26 October, and is supported by ATIA’s long-time major sponsor, Singapore Airlines.
On the eve of NTIA, the Beyond Borders Summit is launching for the first time on Friday, 25 October. This event will feature high-quality speakers and offer excellent networking opportunities.
Reserve your spot at bit.ly/beyondborderstickets.
Save on Captain Cruises Fiji’s last 7-night expeditions
There’s still time for travellers to experience the magic of the Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s MS Caledonia Sky before she leaves Fiji at the end of October 2024. The ship’s final expeditions into remote Fiji, with bonus Sail-for-Seven-Pay-for-Four and 20 per cent savings specials, are still available, including:
7-NIGHT REMOTE NORTH DISCOVERY
Final departure October 5: 7-NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 4
The ship visits Levuka on the island of Ovalau, Fiji’s first capital and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Guests explore Taveuni, home to over 600 waterfalls, and visit Bouma waterfalls, and the magic of Kioa Island.
7-NIGHT SOUTHERN LAU EXPEDITION
Departs September 14: 20% OFF
Final departure October 12: 7-NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 4
Explore Tivua Private Island, visit Fulaga’s extraordinary extinct volcano crater, Vatulele and Bea Island.
7-NIGHT NORTHERN LAU EXPEDITION
Final departure September 28: 20% OFF
Visit Makogai, Cicia Island, the Bay of Islands at Qila Qila, Vanua Balavu, Vatu Vara and Koro Island.
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji – Southern Lau Expedition
