Episodes
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June 18, 2020
Episode 12: New domestic products, a grim outlook for international travel, and consequences of long-term cruise ban
It’s been a roller-coaster of a week for the Australian travel industry. We’ve had good news with several operators pivoting their offering with some new domestic products – but things continue to look grim for a restart of international travel any time soon, while CLIA is also warning of the consequences of a long-term industry shutdown. Hear this and more with the latest episode of Travel Daily – News on the Fly. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest trave...
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June 11, 2020
Episode 11: AFTA’s JobKeeper plea, RCL announcement, and travel industry Queen’s Birthday honours
Check out the latest episode of News on the Fly now! This week hear the inside scoop on AFTA’s final submission to the government, advocating for JobKeeper continuation in the travel and tourism sector. Plus, discussion about Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s latest announcement, plus much more. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is sponsored by the Travel Daily Training Academy. Head to training...
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June 4, 2020
Episode 10: Virgin bidding update, cruising COVID plans, hope for hotels, and the future of AFTA.
We’ve made it to double digits, episode 10 of News on the Fly has dropped! This week hear the latest on the Virgin Australia bidding finalists, Silversea’s Australian plans and updates on COVID safety innovation in the cruise industry. Plus hope for hotels locally, and an update on AFTA since the shock resignation of their CEO. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is sponsored by travelBulletin...
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May 28, 2020
Episode 9: Tourism restart timeline, Fly365 developments, CATO and AFTA at work, and another donut ditty
Don’t miss episode 9 of News on the Fly! This week the team unpack the newly released tourism restart timeline, and some further developments in the Fly365 case. Plus, CATO and AFTA have been hard at work this week, and another donut ditty in the lead up to international donut day next Friday. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is sponsored by Travel & Cruise Weekly – Keep Dreaming. Don’t miss...
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May 21, 2020
Episode 8: Airlines plan return to service, domestic travel opportunities, cruise progress & another donut ditty.
Could there be a light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel? This week on News on the Fly, Bruce and Anna discuss the first glimmer of restrictions easing, with some travel and tourism organisations clearly starting to make plans for the new normal. And while it seems a return to cruising normality might be a bit further off, airlines are rapidly rolling out their plans for a post-COVID world. Plus, new education opportunities with the Travel Daily Training Academy and the week’s best donut ditt...
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May 14, 2020
Episode 7: AFTA CEO resigns, cruise news and this week’s best donut ditties!
It’s been a huge week in the Australian travel industry. Bruce addresses the resignation of AFTA’s CEO, shares some more cruise news, and Jenny Piper shares this week’s best donut ditties! This is an episode not to miss! Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is sponsored by Travel & Cruise Weekly. Don’t miss the latest edition of Travel & Cruise Weekly’s Keep Dreaming! Check it out at www.travela...
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May 7, 2020
Episode 6: Donut Ditty reveal, Flight Centre fee backflip, Helloworld survival strategy, and further cruise cancellations
In episode 6 of News on the Fly, Bruce sheds some light on the recent change to Flight Centre’s cancellation and refund policy, Helloworld’s survival strategy, further cruise cancellations and different aviation approaches to the corona-crisis. Plus don’t miss the big reveal of this week’s best donut ditty, submitted by Lisa Borowick of Travelcall, part of the GoldmanGroup. Listen now to hear her particularly perspicacious prose! Congratulations Lisa!
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April 30, 2020
Episode 5: AFTA debunks media myths, ETG launches corporate division, tourism task-force glimmer of hope.
This week Bruce Piper shed some light on AFTA’s role in debunking mainstream media myths, ETG’s launch of a new corporate division, and a glimmer of hope the the travel industry with the new tourism re-start taskforce. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is sponsored by travelBulletin. The May edition of travelBulletin will be out next week, covering the vital role that travel agents will play ...
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April 23, 2020
Episode 4: Virgin Australia administration, ACS into hibernation, keep holding on.
This week on News on the Fly we discuss Virgin Australia going into administration, AFTA’s chargeback scheme going into hibernation, and hanging on for six months until the COVID-19 recovery to take hold. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by Travel & Cruise Weekly Keep Dreaming. To see the latest edition visit https://travelandcruiseweekly.com.au/the-second-issue-of-keep-dre...
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April 16, 2020
Episode 3: Government cruise probe, airline policies, COVID testing and more
We discuss the unprecedented NSW Government Commission of Inquiry into the Ruby Princess, the ever-changing airline waiver policies and some who are getting it right, and Emirates trialling finger prick blood tests for COVID-19. Plus the launch of Travel & Cruise Weekly’s new Keep Dreaming magazine. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode is sponsored by Travel & Cruise Weekly. Head to travelandcruiseweekly.com.au to...
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April 8, 2020
Episode 2: Flight Centre changes, Ensemble leaves Aus, Cruising under fire.
Bruce Piper shares some insight into the dramatic changes within Flight Centre, Ensemble’s departure from Australia, APT taking the government to court, and the continued focus on cruising. Plus, Travel Daily’s answer to keeping clients inspired to travel on the other side of the coronavirus crisis. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode is sponsored by Travel & Cruise Weekly. Head to travelandcruiseweekly.com.au to...
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April 2, 2020
Episode 1: COVID-19 and the Australian travel industry
Bruce Piper sheds some light on the impact of COVID-19 on cruising, aviation, and the stock market. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode is sponsored by travelBulletin. Head to travelbulletin.com.au to view the April edition, out now.
March 28, 2020
Travel Daily has a new podcast – News on the Fly is coming soon!
We’re launching Travel Daily – News on the Fly, a new podcast complementing our regular newsletters and magazines, so you can keep up to date by listening wherever you find your podcasts. Watch out for our first episode, coming up soon!