Aussies visit Fiji the most in JanWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:07PMTourist visitors to Fiji in January reached 45,362 out of which 21,586 were Australians. The figures show an increase of 37.6 percent overall compared with the same period last year, while the Australian numbers increased by 65.2 percent from 2009.
Tsunami Expert In Hawaii: 'We Dodged A Bullet'Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:07AMA official at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says Hawaii "dodged a bullet" after a major earthquake sent powerful waves roiling around the Pacific.
Queries raised on Suva 7s prize moneyTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:29PMThe Fiji Rugby Union has given up trying to chase the Suva Rugby Union for their prize money for winning the recent Suva International 7s last month.
Emirates swamped with applicationsSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:15PMDubai The allure of life at 40,000 feet shows no sign of abating with Emirates airline recently enjoying one of its highest turnouts for a cabin crew recruitment day in Europe.
Sky’s the Limit: Thousands Seek Emirates Cabin CreSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:49PMThe allure of life above 10,000 metres shows no sign of abating with Emirates Airline recently enjoying one of its highest turnouts for a cabin crew recruitment day in Europe.
Sky's the limit as thousands apply to work as Emirates' cabin crewSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:30AMDUBAI, U.A.E., 21st February 2010 - The allure of life at 40,000 feet shows no sign of abating with Emirates Airline Emirates Airline recently enjoying one of its highest turnouts for a cabin crew recruitment day in Europe.
Some enchanted cruise: hopping around South PacificSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 11:31PMWe were in Christchurch, the oldest established city in New Zealand, when we boarded a free tram that circles the downtown.
Suva to be hub of the PacificSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:29PMMajor plans are underway to transform Suva - Fiji’ capital - into a metropolitan hub unmatched with any other in the South Pacific.
Travel Troubleshooter: Series of unfortunate events isn't enough to trigger insurance payoutFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 10:05PMMy friend and I recently booked a tour of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji through Grand Circle Travel. Our flight from Boston to Los Angeles was delayed because of a mechanical problem. The flight was eventually canceled. We found another flight from Washington, and took a bus from Boston to Washington. We made it as far as Maryland before the bus stalled outside of Baltimore. We missed our ...
NZ set to juggle resources in cyclone-hit PacificMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 7:15PMWhile New Zealand helps out the Cooks Islands in the aftermath of Cyclone Pat, it is waiting to hear if it needs to divert resources to Tonga, which was battered by Cyclone Rene overnight. read more
NZ ready to help cyclone-hit Pacific nationsMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 5:47PMWhile New Zealand helps out the Cooks Islands in the aftermath of Cyclone Pat, it is waiting to hear if it needs to divert resources to Tonga, which was battered by Cyclone Rene overnight.
Bad karma forces cancellation; service resists refund, at firstFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:01PMQ: My friend and I recently booked a tour of Australia, NewZealand and Fiji through Grand Circle Travel. The trip neverhappened, and now it looks as if it never will, even though Ibought travel insurance.
Emirates commits to first-class luxury long haulFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:11PMWhile an announcement is expected from Qantas soon that it will reduce the number of first-class seats on some routes, Emirates confirmed last week its commitment to premium passengers.
Cyclone Pat damages Cook Islands (updated)Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:29PMCyclone Pat appears to be tracking away from Rarotonga. According to the Fiji Meteorological Service, the cyclone has weakened in intensity.
Flight cancellations force passengers to get creativeWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:08PMTampa, Florida -- More than 6,000 flights were canceled nationwide as the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast digs out of a second blast of winter weather. We're feeling the ripple effects here in the Bay area, with more than 75 flight cancellations out of Tampa International on Wednesday.
Travel Troubleshooter: An Australia tour that wasn't meant to beSunday, February 7, 2010 @ 7:32AMQuestion: My friend and I recently booked a tour of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji through Grand Circle Travel. The trip never happened, and now it looks as if it never will, even though I bought travel insurance.
Travel Troubleshooter: An Australian tour that wasn't meant to beSaturday, February 6, 2010 @ 11:47PMQMy friend and I recently booked a tour of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji through Grand Circle Travel. The trip never happened, and now it looks as if it never will, even though I bought travel insurance.
Climate crusader’s legacy: 121.1 tonnes of carbonSaturday, February 6, 2010 @ 3:40PMLondon, Feb. 6: Rajendra Pachauri, the embattled head of the UN’s climate change panel, clocked up more than half a million miles of air travel in a year and a half as he travelled the world warning of the global warming threat.
On the watch trail across the worldSunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:40PMAS an ancient saying goes, “You begin a journey, you would end up where you first begun. But you would see your starting point with fresh lenses.” This sums up Swissman Rolf Schnyder’s journey of discovery.
Manawatu travels with five regularsSunday, January 17, 2010 @ 7:17PMJust five of the players who represented Manawatu at the national rugby sevens in Queenstown will be flying out to the Fiji International Sevens in Suva tomorrow.
Hawaii's best travel trends for 2010Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 12:27AMLower airfares, lodging discounts, eco-friendly hotels and spas, new cultural offerings -- 2010 looks like a great year to set your sights on a Hawaiian vacation.
A cruise kids can't spoilThursday, January 14, 2010 @ 8:20PMFAMILIES stretch out across the ship as far as the eye can see, but this sail around Fiji islands was perfect, children included.
Lonely Planet: How to beat the back-to-work bluesWednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 6:48PMIF returning to work after your summer break has left you suicidal, escape from the rat race with these Lonely Planet tips.
The escapees travelling the world while working onlineSunday, January 10, 2010 @ 12:14AMAnother day, another dollar ... the right job could mean a very different office. Photograph: Woods Wheatcroft/Getty It's not unusual for disillusioned graduates to pack a bag and hit the road, but what distinguishes dive enthusiasts Ben Stokes, 30, and Sarah Kemsley, 31, is that they kept going.
Fly VAustralia Unveils 2010 RosterWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 10:36PMFly VAustralia Unveils 2010 Roster Pan Pacific Australian team returns with 5 new riders to support stage and one day racing goals - Strong men Jai Crawford, Darren Lill Join Chris White's squad.
Stocks to watchWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 3:18PMPossible market movers
Stocks to watchWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 2:46PMStocks of interest on the Australian Stock Exchange today.
AFL tightens security for flights to USWednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 1:28PMA search room is being constructed at the Nadi International Airport transit lounge as Airport Fiji Limited beefs up security for passengers flying to the United States.
Security slows LAX travelersMonday, December 28, 2009 @ 12:26AMFliers should expect added screening and delays after failed attack. Barry Payne, of Toronto, rested his arms on a stack of luggage to catch his breath after a 10-hour flight from Fiji to Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday.
Airline "lost" passengerTuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 11:26PMVirgin Airlines lost track of a deaf and mute woman for more than five hours on Monday, despite being entrusted to look after her and escort her to a connecting international flight, her upset family claims.
Virgin 'lost' passengerTuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 11:15PMFamily outraged after airline loses track of mute, deaf woman who doesn't know English at Brisbane Airport.
Airline 'lost' passengerTuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 9:16PMOutrage after Virgin Blue loses track of deaf, mute woman.
HK flights open up cheaper routeMonday, December 21, 2009 @ 5:58PMFijian soldiers and security officers serving in far flung outposts around the world now have a quicker and cheaper way to get home following the launch of Air Pacific’s direct services to Hong Kong.
Direct flights between Hawaii and Fiji beginFriday, December 18, 2009 @ 3:53PMContinental Airlines is beginning a new nonstop service linking Honolulu and Nadi, Fiji. A traditional...
Continental to launch service to FijiFriday, December 18, 2009 @ 11:52AMContinental Airlines is beginning a new nonstop service linking Honolulu and Nadi, Fiji.
Continental opens service linking Honolulu & FijiThursday, December 17, 2009 @ 7:40PMContinental Airlines is beginning a new nonstop service linking Honolulu and Nadi, Fiji. A traditional Hawaiian blessing will be performed Friday at Honolulu International Airport to mark the inaugural flight. The new service is operated by Continental... Fiji - Continental Airlines - Honolulu International Airport - Nadi Fiji - Oceania
Cyclone Mick batters FijiMonday, December 14, 2009 @ 3:20AMThe Red Cross in Fiji says it has received reports of houses being destroyed by Cyclone Mick.
Air Pacific forced to reschedule flightsMonday, December 14, 2009 @ 3:00AMFiji ’s flag carrier Air Pacific has had to reschedule inbound flights to the country as a result of Tropical Cyclone Mick. According to a statement from Air Pacific CEO John Campbell, flights expected from Sydney , Brisbane , Auckland and Honolulu today, have been rescheduled to tomorrow.
Cyclone Mick batters FijiMonday, December 14, 2009 @ 1:57AMWidespread power blackouts and some damage was reported as a cyclone passed over Fiji's main island of Viti Levu on Monday, bringing torrential rain and gale force winds.
China now biggest source of migrantsMonday, December 7, 2009 @ 7:29AMCHINA has become Australia's biggest source of migrants, for the first time eclipsing the traditional main points of origin, New Zealand and Britain.
China top source of immigrationMonday, December 7, 2009 @ 7:18AMChina has become Australia's biggest source of migrants, for the first time eclipsing New Zealand and Britain.
Carbon wingprintsSunday, December 6, 2009 @ 9:32AMIs it right to fly off on holiday, asks BBC Ethical Man
Continental boosts isle service with Fiji and California flightsSaturday, December 5, 2009 @ 5:44AMContinental Airlines will offer new service between Honolulu and Nadi, Fiji, later this month, and in the spring the carrier will launch new service between Maui and Orange County while increasing its four-times-weekly service to daily service between Honolulu and Orange County.