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SIA opens new Sydney SilverKris Lounge

: BTN News; Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has opened its new-concept SilverKris Lounge in Sydney, as part of a multi-million dollar investment program to upgrade all of the carrier's airport lounges around the world.

It was designed and modelled after elements of a home, following extensive research that included focus groups with customers.

The new design concept will be progressively introduced to all of SIA's SilverKris Lounges in 15 cities over the next five years at an estimated cost of around S$100 million.

SIA lifts passenger, freight capacity

: BTN News; Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Singapore Airlines (SIA) reports November 2013 system-wide passenger carriage (measured in revenue passenger kilometres) declined 0.4 per cent while capacity (measured in available seat kilometres) increased 0.5 per cent.

Aussies warned about travelling with medications

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

You’ve packed for your trip, you’ve put your passport in a safe place… But have you thought about taking your medication overseas this Christmas?

Fremantle Street Arts Festival date set

: MICE News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Organisers have confirmed dates for the 16th annual Western Australian Fremantle Street Arts Festival will be 19-21 April 2014.

LCC duo seek closer ties

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Singapore-based budget airlines Tigerair and Scoot have signed an agreement to further align their commercial activities.

Star invites Air India in from the cold

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Airline marketing group Star Alliance has invited Air India to rejoin, with the process expected to be completed by April.

Zipcar opens in Chicago

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

US-based car sharing network Zipcar has opened at Chicago's O'Hare International and Midway airports, bringing the total number of airports that offer Zipcar to 26.

SpiceJet inks Tigerair deal

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

India's SpiceJet and Singapore's Tigerair have signed a three-year interline agreement effective early January.

Etihad to launch a Dallas service next December

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will launch direct flights to Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, in 2014. It will be the airline’s fifth destination in the USA.

Nok, Scoot sign MoU

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Thailand’s Nok Airlines and Singapore’s Scoot have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a new low-cost airline based in Bangkok.

Garuda sets Skyteam entry date

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

Garuda Indonesia will officially join the SkyTeam Alliance as its 20th member on March 5, 2014.

Etihad to add three new routes

: BTN News; Tuesday, 17 December 2013

UAE-based Etihad Airways plans to introduce three more international destinations in 2014.

Auckland hosts one third of NZ events

: MICE News; Monday, 16 December 2013

The New Zealand government's Convention Activity Survey report for the year ended September 2013 has shown an improved performance by the meetings market.