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All the latest news for the busy EA organising corporate travel
Virgin ups network and lowers emissions
If your boss is a fan of eco-friendly companies , he or she will be delighted to hear that the Virgin Australia Group has revealed news of its fleet growth program and its journey towards net zero travel . Virgin will acquire four new Boeing 737 Max 8 aeroplanes , which will reduce emissions by 15 % per journey when they take off in early 2023 . Current 737 NG aircraft , which will be retired .
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said the fleet program is part of a broader growth strategy in response to increasing demand . She also commended that Virgin Australia was on track to return to 100 % of its pre-pandemic domestic capacity by June – and that the company expects to well exceed those levels by the end of the year .
She added : “ With growth comes a large carbon footprint so it ’ s vital that we take the right steps now to ensure that as we do more flying we are also working to reduce our emissions .” S
Extra perks from IHG
Booking a lot of travel ? Look into the new and improved IHG One Rewards loyalty program . It comes complete with a few extra touches and a new IHG Elite status tier that opens up a whole new world of discount rewards to its highest members .
Members can earn qualifying nights and points on eligible stays and in-house purchases at participating hotels then redeem their points for free nights or other rewards . The qualifying nights help members climb through the program ’ s elite tiers .
One big bonus ? The program works equally well whether you are travelling domestically or internationally , with plenty of hotels to choose from in Australia and New Zealand .
Rewards members can earn and redeem points on stays at IHG hotel brands including InterContinental ,
Crowne Plaza , Holiday Inn , Kimpton , Voco , Regent , Hotel Indigo , Hualuxe , Holiday Inn Club Vacations , Six Senses , Holiday Inn Express , Staybridge Suites , Candlewood Suites , IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan , Avid Hotels and Even Hotels . S
Winter Issue 2022 | Executive PA 49