Reading this is just like being a fly on the wall at AFTA’s latest meeting with Dan Tehan, minus the threat of being sprayed with Mortein.

In huge news, Travel Counsellors is set to pull its local operations, with a rival agency network swooping in to adopt its franchisees.

In what will probably come as a shock to no one, travel has been the most-complained about topic by consumers since COVID-19 hit.

AFTA’s financial health has been laid bare in its annual report, with the federation swinging to a loss.

Webjet has strengthened its ties with AFTA. However, that’s not to say any full Windsor or Nicky knots were required.

Keen to watch AFTA chair Tom Manwaring and CEO Darren Rudd in action at Parliament House today? Read on to find out how.

Agents who sold pre-paid tickets for flights with the beleaguered airline have been given a much-needed shot in the arm by one of its bidders.

AFTA has shifted to the ‘making it real’ stage of its lobbying campaign. However, the industry body has stopped short of greeting politicians with pitchforks and torches.

Are you planning to apply for the vacant top role at AFTA? Well, you may want to read this first (and also avoid suggesting that Tracy Grimshaw needs a firm uppercut).

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for ETG, with the agency group now confirming a new appointment.

Axis Travel, owned by Max Najar, will join the Independent Travel Group in a major coup for the growing network.

The group has unveiled a new product designed to reassure consumers that booking with its brands is no risky business.