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    Tug made redundant

    A400 doing a power back at BNE recently. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Vj61VhPd/ Fairly rare given the danger they pose as the pilot cannot see behind him. Quite a few commercial aircraft can do this including most of those that came out of long beach eg 717s and dc9s. C17s also. I have...
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    SmartLynx stop operations in Latvia

    After 19 years they have stopped operations, this may be a positive or negative for local operations formerly known as Skytrans
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    Travelodge @ HBA rebrands to Mantra

    Marking its second acquisition in just three months, Mandala Hotels & Resorts has expanded its regional footprint taking over and rebranding Travelodge Hotel Hobart Airport to Mantra Hobart Airport under a franchise agreement with Accor. The hotel will undergo a soft refurbishment until March...
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    Air NZ cabin crew strike Dec 8

    We Stand With You, AIR NZ! - Air New Zealand Cabin Crew Set Date for December Strike Air New Zealand cabin crew have officially set a strike date after months of unsuccessful negotiations over pay, fatigue, and working conditions. The 24-hour walkout is scheduled for December 8, 2025, and will...
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    Turkish c130 inflight break up

    Overnight a Turkish C130E broke up in flight leaving Azerbaijan for Turkey, with wreckage located in Georgia. At least 20 persons on board. C130s are well known for fatigue issues in the wing box area and the Turkish fleet is over 50 years old. The aircraft involved was MSN 1609 delivered to the...
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    Jo & Joe opens in Auckland

    Owned by New Zealand-based investor and developer CP Group and operated by Accor, the hotel-hostel, located at 16-20 Fort Street, features 293 beds across 75 rooms, a 40-seat lobby bar where guests self-check-in, and a 50-seat rooftop bar and restaurant offering weekly DJ sets and live music...
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    Qatar selling CX stake

    Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways plans to buy back all of its shares owned by Qatar Airways for HK$6.96 billion (US$896 million) after the Middle Eastern airline said it wanted to sell the 9.57 per cent stake. The Hong Kong carrier said on Wednesday night that Qatar Airways would...
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    Hotel Urban St Leonards joins Accor in Dec

    Becomes a Mecure Dec 1 https://www.hotelurban.com.au/
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    3x All points when dining

    https://all.accor.com/a/en/loyalty-program/promotions-offers/meapac-dining-bonus.html?sourceid=7304739-10925976-&merchantid=RT-IE000010-&clickid=2d558f30b92f11f083cc02e70a18ba72&fbclid=IwY2xjawN2VS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu2h49UVQvBah0If_Z2dsrO-wJ0H7bb16kC6Xm74cbM0AKgCJs8UYShKlyju_aem_9Q0y06brJUUZE36Bc...
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    Crowne Plaza brand back to Paramatta

    IHG signs 217-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Sydney’s west - Hotel Management Scheduled to open in 2029, Crowne Plaza Parramatta will be centred in a new landmark mixed-use development, positioned opposite Parramatta Train Station. The new hotel will feature an all-day restaurant, intimate lobby...
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    E4B night watch in MNL at the weekend

    Seems the yanks were a bit nervous at the weekend with the night watch aircraft at MNL on full alert for the duration of its tenure. We have had them in BNE previously where they parked and stood down, as opposed to having all doors closed and engine 1 turning and burning...
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    New BNE Passenger screening point

    📣 PSA: From 5am Tuesday 28 October, all domestic Qantas passengers will use the brand-new northern screening point located next to Qantas check-in and bag-drop. This upgraded screening point features five brand-new security lanes equipped with Rapiscan CT (Computed Tomography) screening...
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    HKG delays today after freighter runs off runway

    https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/10/cargo-plane-plunges-into-sea-at-hong-kong-airport-1-worker-missing/ Sadly one confirmed dead as well as one missing.
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    CA139 inflight lithium battery fire

    Pretty scary stuff, nice to see most of the pax with their cameras out… https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17LSDbuuVG/
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    Hilton 25% off across APAC

    25% off across Asia-Pacific – Exclusive Hilton Honors Offer Book your next getaway with 25% off our Best Available Rate. Create new memories with friends and family in some of our best destinations across Asia-Pacific. Book between October 14–24, 2025 for stays starting October 14, 2025 through...
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    Cathay $250 discount off PE/J fares

    Elevate Sale: $250* off with code SAVE250AU Enjoy $250* off Business and Premium Economy class return flights from Australia to anywhere we fly. For travel* from now until March 2026. Sale ends 20 October 2025. *T&Cs apply...
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    Bye bye Novotel Brighton hello Hotel Brighton by Mgallery

    https://www.hotelmanagement.com.au/2025/10/01/mgallery-hotel-launches-in-sydneys-south/ This hotel shutdown just after it opened years ago for a rework, now it’s had another rework, photos look ok
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    Free upgrade to J on Taiwan leg from HKG for ex AUS PE bookings

    Get the feeling J is not getting much love to Taiwan at present…….its been awhile for me, fond memories Limited time offer: Premium Economy Plus from $2,199* Your Taipei or Kaohsiung flight - upgraded to Business class 30 September 2025 Planning a trip to Taiwan, China? Experience the best of...
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    Coles a day behind flybuys?

    Noticed twice now that Cole’s seem to behind flybuys in terms of point balances, I normally auto transfer to Velocity but when shopping within 24 hours of the points being transferred I still get the $10 off offer in store. Said yes last week and was subsequently overdrawn by 2000 points the...
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    Novotel Geelong starts work on new 11 story tower

    A lot different to the old four points hotel this property started life out as! https://www.hotelmanagement.com.au/2025/09/25/novotel-geelong-to-add-new-11-storey-tower-in-75-million-expansion/
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