News in Brief: Thursday April 11

News in Brief: Thursday April 11
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Hawaiian Airlines will launch direct services between Honolulu and Beijing in April 2014, subject to regulatory approval.

The Chinese city will become the carrier’s 10th international approval.

 

Brisbane Airport has denied it will impose an additional $2.50 passenger levy in order a new runway, stressing only 25% of funding is to come through landing fees.

 

River cruise firm Uniworld has released its 2014 preview brochure featuring all-inclusive pricing, pay in full and early bird offers along with the addition of new destination, Bordeaux.

 

Air New Zealand has triumphed in the Global Tourism Business category of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2013 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.

The airline said the award recognises its commitment to “maintaining and protecting the country’s clean green image”.

 

Travelport has launched its Mobile Agent applicarion in the Pacific, with the solution targeting agents on the go.

 

Independent review site TripAdvisor has acquired Jetsetter.com – a New York-based members-only private sale site for hotel bookings.

 

Luxury operator Tauck has unveiled a new 11-day itinerary through Chile and Argentina’s Patagonia region for 2014, priced from $6824.

 

Turkish Airlines has committed to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and 20 next generation 737s.

 

Frasers Hospitality has announced the launch of unlimited free Internet access across its portfolio of serviced apartments and boutique residences worldwide.

 

South African Airways has launched two new mobile applications giving customers access to comprehensive travel and airline information on the go.

For iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets, the apps feature booking information, check-in, luggage status, and information on lounges, flights and destinations

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