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No tax relief for PNG's tourism industry
14:14:33, 20 November 2008, Radio Australia News
An international accounting firm says Papua New Guinea should have reduced tax on tourism related items in the country's 2009 budget, which was unveiled this week.
Tongan ferry operator confident of service
08:07:54, 19 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The operator of Tonga's main inter-island ferry says the ship can handle the current sailing schedule, despite complaints to the prime ministers office.
European Commission bans Cambodian carrier
17:34:46, 18 November 2008, Radio Australia News
The European Commission has added Cambodia's Siem Reap Airways to a safety blacklist that bars carriers from flying to the 27-nation bloc.
Tokyo airline stuck, waits for a taxi
20:13:42, 16 November 2008, Radio Australia News
A Japan Airlines passenger plane from Malaysia became stuck on the runway shortly after landing at Tokyo's main airport.
PNG flights delayed after industrial action
09:45:31, 14 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Striking air traffic controllers in Papua New Guinea are back on the job today, after the Civil Aviation Authority gave an assurance that all outstanding allowances would be paid starting next week.
Australian carrier cuts fuel surcharge
09:14:36, 12 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Australian airline Virgin Blue is reducing its fuel surcharges by 20 per cent.
PNG carrier looks to hire former pilots
09:42:08, 11 November 2008, Radio Australia News
Air Niugini has begun a campaign to entice its former national pilots back from overseas postings.
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