TRAVEL TALK updated 12 November, 2008
News just in from Travel Daily
New Indonesia policy for Garuda
Garuda Indonesia has just joined other airlines in advising the industry of a revised policy for deferment of departures to Bali, in the light of heightened concerns about terrorism after the execution of the Bali bombers last weekend.
Garuda is allowing deferral and rebookings without fees for passengers departing prior to 31 December, with amendments possible up to 25 November 08.
Pacific Blue is also allowing changes for bookings to Denpasar to be made until midnight on Friday, for travel on or before 18 December 08.
Qantas yesterday issued a policy which allows passengers to change bookings without fees for travel to Indonesia on or before 16 November 08.
Jetstar is also waiving change fees for passengers wanting to move their travel to Bali up to 30 November 08.
Updated 31 October, 2008
When Broome & Kimberley Holidays visited our office with their 2009/10 rail and cruise itineraries the Ghan & Kimberley Coast 18 night rail cruise expedition caught our attention. Senior rail discount of $600 may apply to eligible card holders. Edvest members bring a companion and receive $100 towards your domestic flights. Click here for tour details.
Some Great News for our Under 30’s members
It seems that the UK has relaxed its working holiday policy for Aussies & Kiwis to try and attract more young people to live and work in Britain for up to two years.
E travel Blackboard issue Thursday, 30 October 2008 advises this new scheme is to be announced on the 4th of November and will come into force on 27th of November.
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