Technology
Fly365 liquidators point creditors to airlines for refunds, as probe continues into company directors
by Huntley Mitchell
Liquidators of the collapsed online travel agency have issued a very important update to creditors. Read on to get the lowdown.
Travel Agents
No dice for STA Travel creditors, but hope remains for customers
by Huntley Mitchell
Did you happen to work for the now-defunct agency network when it collapsed? Well, as hard as it is, you’re probably going to want to give this a read.
Travel Agents
“Must be having a laugh!”: STA Travel’s social media screw-up
We don’t want to jump the gun on this one, but we reckon this is the most unfortunate social media blunder since Donald Trump’s infamous “covfefe” tweet.
Travel Agents
STA Travel placed into liquidation
by Huntley Mitchell
Administrators of the collapsed travel company have confirmed the inevitable, with the likelihood of a return to creditors not looking all that promising.
Technology
Aussie travel telco to be dissolved, with assets already being sold off
In sad news, the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed yet another local travel company.
Tourism
Aussie student travel company collapses, leaving thousands in the lurch
A local travel company specialising in educational tours has gone into liquidation, citing COVID-19 and issues with its insurance company as the final nails in the coffin.
Aviation
One airline set to be liquidated, while another files for bankruptcy protection
by Christian Fleetwood
Proving just how much the commercial aviation industry is struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic comes the news of one airline on death row and another on its last legs.
Tourism
Three local travel companies collapse under the weight of COVID-19
by Huntley Mitchell
The tough operating environment facing the travel industry has proven too much for three Australian companies.
Travel Agents
AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency
by Huntley Mitchell
The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by surprise. Travel Weekly apologises for the excessive acronym usage.
Wholesalers
Venture Far ceases operations, goes into liquidation
After 39 years in the Industry, Venture Far has called in the liquidators. Here’s everything we know so far.
Travel Agents
1000+ Aussies out of pocket over travel company collapse
by Hannah Edensor
We thought spilling coffee on our white shirt and getting chased by the office dog was a bad start to the week, until we read this story.
Travel Agents
AFTA revokes ATAS status of Victorian business
The last thing you want to see in your inbox is a stern note from AFTA execs, so this agency clearly is not having a good morning.