AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Travel & Points: A new Traveller piece breaks down why booking short, pricey economy flights with Qantas and Velocity points can be a big win, using distance-based pricing to cut the cash cost (example: Sydney–Lord Howe Island). Airline Network: United Airlines adds two new nonstop options from San Francisco, including a return of daily SFO–Cincinnati from Oct 25. Tourism Disruption: Indonesia has closed Mount Bromo’s park to visitors as a wildfire spreads, with firefighters and crews mobilised and access shut until further notice. Travel Safety & Health: Australia’s corporate watchdog ASIC ramps up enforcement, banning more rogue operators and disqualifying directors—another reminder for travellers to check who’s behind any money-related services. Food & Exports: India reports major makhana exports, including APEDA’s first commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila makhana to Australia. Policy & Accessibility: NDIS cuts are under fire from disability advocates, warning proposed funding reductions could push women into crisis.
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