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If you do not wish to be updated with this important travel information, please reply to this email and type UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line, alternatively, please press the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this email. | Welcome To all our valued business partners, travellers and travel co-ordinators, our second newsletter brings you the following information with regard to domestic and international travel. I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce Lynne Martin, Dedicated Corporate Leisure Specialist and Rena Brady, Dedicated University International and Domestic Consultant to the Phil Hoffmann Corporate Travel Team. As always, we look forward to working with you to plan your next business or leisure trip. Tanya Anderi Manager, Phil Hoffmann Corporate Travel | | In this issue | | Find out whether the new Entry Requirements to the US affect you | | Four important reasons to ensure your travel docs are in order | | Help us to help you get to the other side of the Boarding Gate | | Don't be held up by recent changes to International Baggage Restrictions | | Read about the new flights out of Adelaide that will give you greater choice and flexibility | | Changes to Velocity Rewards that may benefit you! | | Avoid the APEC congestion in Sydney 2-7 September | | Ready for a holiday? Take advantage of our Fast Holiday Booking Service | | Phil Hoffmann Corporate Travel Phone List |
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Travelling to the US? New Entry Requirements May Apply to you- Please Read |
Aust/NZ/UK passport holders are issued a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 90 days provided they qualify for the visa waiver program. Foreign passport holders, anyone convicted of, or punished for a crime including drink driving charges may not satisfy requirements for the visa waiver program, and may need to apply for a visa or attend a personal interview with the US Consulate. More information about New Entry Requirements for the USA
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Four important reasons to ensure your International Travel Documents are in order! |
As security is made a priority for immigration and airlines, there has been a crackdown on what important information is necessary to travel. 1. If the name you provide to your travel consultant and the name on your passport are not identical, you may be denied boarding upon check-in. Please forward a copy of your passport (face page) and any relevant visa pages to assist us to ensure all your data is correct in the booking. 2. You must ensure that you have at least 6 months validity left on your passport for your scheduled return date back - if you don't, you may not be allowed to leave Australia in the first place!
3. Some visa processing times can take up to 8 weeks,ensure you are prepared as early as possible. Failure to have the appropriate visa documentation will mean denied boarding in Australia. Please ask one of our dedicated travel consultants about whether you will require a visa for your destination.
4. If you're travelling to the United States, you may not qualify for the Visa Waiver USA Entry Requirements - If you are travelling on an Australian passport you may still be required to obtain a visa prior to your departure subject to the United States of America's immigration requirements. Please contact one of our travel consultants to obtain a list of questions which may mean you are required to obtain a visa.
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Help us to help you make it to the other side of the boarding gate! |
Ensure we have your contact details! Anyone who's ever missed a flight will know exactly how much of an inconvenience it can be, not to mention the expense! With tighter security and connection times and more people travelling, missing your flight can be very easy to do! What can your Phil Hoffmann Corporate Consultant do to help you catch your flight? Supply us with your mobile number or the contact details you are using while travelling, this ensures that we can contact you with scheduled flight changes or any important updates to ensure you enjoy your trip.
PHT Corporate Contact List including after hours emergency number
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Don't let changes to the International Cabin Baggage restrictions hold you up! |
Familiarise yourself with recently introduced changes
The Australian Government has introduced enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that can be taken through the screening point. All containers with drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste and similar substances will have to be carried in a re-sealable transparent plastic bag, no larger than one litre, and be inspected separately at the airport screening point. For further information - Department of Transport and Regional Services | |
New flights out of Adelaide giving you greater flexibility and choice! |
New services starting soon for more connections around the globe! Air New Zealand services from Adelaide to Auckland & return will increase to 5 per week from October on Mon/Tues/Thur/Fri /Sun and then daily from February 2008.
Cathay Pacific will operate daily from Adelaide to Hong Kong from 1 October 2007.
Air Canada will be moving to daily NON-STOP services between Sydney and Vancouver from 16 December 2007.
Malaysian Airlines will operate a 5th service Ex-Adelaide on a Wednesday from 5 December 2007 to 6 February 2008. Click on logo to be transferred to airline website
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Red, Silver and Gold - Velocity launches new Status Levels for Frequent Flyers |
Velocity, the award winning loyalty program of Virgin Blue, has introduced three Status Levels into the program - Red, Silver and Gold. These levels will provide Members with benefits such as priority check-in for Gold and Silver Velocity members and complimentary membership to The Lounge for Gold Velocity members. Read more about the Velocity Status Levels | |
Avoid the APEC disruptions in Sydney 2-9 September |
Delegates and participants for APEC have started to arrive in Sydney and during the period, visitors should expect that there may be some traffic delays and other minor inconveniences. For this reason, should you be in Sydney during this time, it is highly recommended that you allow extra time to and from Sydney Airport to ensure you arrive in time for your flight. More information regarding APEC and its impact on visitors to Sydney | |
Ready for a Holiday? Take advantage of our Fast Holiday Booking Service |
We are delighted to welcome Lynne Martin to our Phil Hoffmann Corporate Team. Lynne Martin is a well travelled and experienced Consultant. Lynne worked for many years with British Airways in Adelaide, then had her own Travel Agency for 7 years and most recently has been living in the United Kingdom working for Emirates Tours as a Senior Consultant. Lynne's expertise within the industry is invaluable and it is fantastic to have her in the team!
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An up-to-date contact telephone list for Phil Hoffmann Corporate Travel | |
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Interested in something you have seen in this newsletter? If you have any further questions, regarding Phil Hoffmann Corporate Travel, please do not hesitate to contact Jo McLaren, Business Development Manager or Marie Sulda, Business Development Executive on 08 8179 9666 |
