News in Brief: Friday February 15

News in Brief: Friday February 15
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To mark the rise of its Hong Kong-London service to five times daily, Cathay Pacific is offering discounted return economy fares for the new CX239/CX238 flight from all Australian ports to the UK capital.

Prices start from $1385 ex Sydney and $1368 ex Melbourne with the offer is on sale until February 19 for departures between August 16 and October 31.

 

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has appointed Karl Evans as its new general manager, as the cruise operator seeks to further develop its operation in the Pacific destination.

Evans will move to Fiji where he will work under managing director Commander Semi Koroilavesau.

 

Youth operator Topdeck has released its 2013 Festivals and Events brochure.

 

 

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