Virgin Australia Offers Free Wi-Fi on Aircrafts without In-Flight Entertainment Systems

Melbourne, Au (PRWEB) December 04, 2012

In its weekly video news update Pan Australian Travel touches on recent news from Korean Air, Virgin Australia, and Garuda Indonesia. After the news updates, Pan Australian Travel announces its sister company, corporate travel management firm Business Travel Management.

Korean Air has announced their withdrawal of services to Melbourne. The withdrawal will take effect in March 2013, and will affect mostly Melbourne travellers.

It wasnt a great option if youre flying to Europe, but the product was really nice. Certainly if you are going to Korea or some of the other destinations surrounding Korea, it was an interesting option. The withdrawal is bad news for Melbourne travelers, but it shouldnt affect too many people, said Jake Hower, Managing Director of Business Travel Management.

Virgin Australia is launching the next stage of their in-flight free Wi-Fi. Passengers will now be able to stream movies and music on their own devices instead of using the Galaxy tablets provided onboard. The free Wi-Fi will first launch on aircrafts that do not have in-flight entertainment systems. The last aircraft getting the free Wi-Fi will be the A330s.

Garuda Indonesia will fly to Brisbane again via their Denpasar Jakarta route.

Jake Hower recommends Garuda to travellers flying to Bali. We flew to Bali with Garuda and they upgraded us to Business Class on our way back. I must say its a really good product. Its an angled flatbed and beats Jetstars StarClass and Virgins products. Their Economy Class also has really comfortable seating with lots of leg room. So if you fly to Bali, its a pretty good option, said Mr. Hower.

At the end of the video, Hower announces a new travel service called Business Travel Management, which targets businesses that spend between $ 20,000 to $ 1MM per year on travel.

Our real point of difference is that we already serve a sizable number of clients in this market segment. So we can offer something unique, deliver great prices, and still maintain a high level of service, said Mr. Hower.

Travellers who want more tips and news updates can visit the blog at Pan Australian Travel.

About Pan Australian Travel

Pan Australian Travel has been helping business and leisure travellers for over 50 years. In an industry full of flash-in-the-pan businesses, that makes it one of Australias most established travel agencies.

They dont do budget travel or mass-market package deals. Instead, they focus on helping business travellers take the stress out of travel, and helping leisure travellers plan the luxury holiday or cruise of their dreams.

In other words, their first priority is great service. In fact, they guarantee it by offering a full refund of all agency fees if clients are not 100% satisfied with their service.

Get in touch with Pan Australian Travel at http://www.panaustravel.com.au/.

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Some of the Best Australian Bank Account Offers of 2012 from Creditworld

Sydney (PRWEB) December 06, 2012

As the year draws to an end, it can be a time to think about New Years resolutions. Besides joining a gym that won’t be visited past January, it can also be worthwhile to think about finances.

One thing we often neglect is our bank account. While most people may keep the same transaction and savings accounts for years without really thinking about it, its worth checking out what each bank actually provides their customers, and comparing it to what else is on offer.

Lets take a look at some of the best new bank account offers of 2012 to see what options there are out there.

Best New Bank Account Offers

Banks are becoming more competitive within the domestic savings market. While this will have more of an effect on savings or term deposit accounts, there is most likely better deals on transaction accounts out there to enjoy.

While there are a number of banks (such as Bankwest, Westpac, St George and Bank of Melbourne) that waive fees when depositing a certain amount per month, there are some providers that also offer to maintain a bonus rate on the amount held within the account if a regular deposit is paid consistently.

One example of this is the RAMS Saver account, which offers an attractive interest rate when a deposit of at least $ 200 per month and make no withdrawals. The Westpac Reward Saver offers something similar, if at least $ 50 is deposited per month and no withdrawals are made.

Introductory offers can also be helpful to savers. NAB iSaver offers a 1.5% p.a. bonus rate for the first four months on new accounts, while Westpac eSaver offers a 1.6% bonus rate for the first three months, and Citibank Online Saver has a bonus rate of 1.6% for the first four months.

Online only accounts can save you a heap of money with the best bank account offers, as they usually enjoy lower overheads. This can also be the case with non-highstreet banks and providers as well. Check out bank account offers from providers such as UBank, RAMS, ING Direct, and Rabo Direct, to find better savings.

The ING Direct Orange Everyday account is an online transaction account that charges no everyday fees. The HSBC Serious Saver offers an introductory bonus rate, and as with many other online savings accounts, it can also be linked to other accounts, there are no fees, and no minimum balance.

Money can also be saved by linking accounts. This works well for the bank and for the customer. The customer’s money is in one place and easy to deal with, and the bank benefits from gaining another customer, so will often offer better deals to link the accounts. This can be done with the St George SENSE account, and the Bank of Melbourne SENSE account.

One of the best new bank account offers comes from Virgin Money, with the Virgin Saver savings account, which has an attractive interest rate, and even better no fees ever!

Or think about Bankwest Hero Transaction Account, which is one of the few transaction accounts that offer high interest rates (4.5% p.a. on balances up to $ 5000, as long as you deposit at least $ 2000 per month), with no fees.

So, while considering financial goals for 2013, take some time to think about what each bank account is really offering. Check out the best new bank account offers and find savings the offers for opening a new Australian bank account could be worth the 5 minutes.

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Travel Street Offers Cheap Flights from UK to Destinations throughout the World in 2013

Broadway Ealing London (PRWEB) December 13, 2012

The year 2013 will be here before we know it and Travel Street is already preparing for those wanting to take a vacation. By using Travel Street UK, traveling by plane from the UK has never been easier. Travel Street UK is preparing for 2013 by offering cheap flights from all major UK airports to worldwide destinations. With the help of Travel Street UK, in 2013, individuals can book cheap flights to Sydney from the comfort of their own home. They can also book cheap flights to Melbourne,cheap flights to Cairns and various other places.

Travel Street UK is able to guarantee the cheapest fare on the net in 2013, because they can match the price of the fare on the same airline and same flight. If for some reason they are not able to match the price, they will refund the money that guarantee is subject to conditions.

Travelstreet.co.uk is a site that was recently launched and within a short time period, they have received a large amount of satisfied customers from all over the United Kingdom. They offer holiday travel, family travel, travel insurance, hotel bookings, visa services and of course, cheap flights to destinations around the world. They are aimed at making sure their customers get the best services available on the Internet.

Travel Street UK has a team of qualified travel consultants that will make sure their customers have a great travel experience. Their missions involves making cheap flights for their customers, without canceling the safety and quality of services.

About Travel Street UK

Travel Street UK is dedicated to offering the best flight services to their customers. They are currently offering cheap flights from all of the major United Kingdom airports to destinations throughout the world.

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New Book by Jane Leigh Offers Authors Story of Healing, Overcoming Abuse

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (PRWEB) December 14, 2012

The powerfully moving, brutally honest and inspiring memoir My Nine Lives: A Psychotherapist’s Journey From Victim To Survivor (published by AuthorHouse) tells of the tumultuous life of renowned Melbourne-based Australian psychotherapist and Beyond Blue ambassador, Jane Leigh.

Born in Singapore, Leigh’s childhood was filled with emotional trauma. She suffered sexual assault at the hands of her parents and by priests of the Roman Catholic Church. She moved to Perth in Western Australia, and at 17 Leigh was raped and forced into a loveless marriage, leaving her a single mother of two children at the age of 23. Just as Leigh began her struggle for survival, she was hit by more devastating news the savage murder of her uncle David, the only true father she ever had.

Leigh was diagnosed with chronic depression and suffered a severe mental breakdown in 2002, when she was confronted with two choices: give up or stand and fight. Leigh chose to confront the crippling after-effects of her sexual abuse. From legally confronting the unethical methods of one of Australias largest private pathology companies to a series of failed, abusive relationships with men, Leighs touching story describes her long, arduous journey of counselling, therapy, self-discovery, and eventual healing.

Janes story is brutally honest, says Philip Armstrong, CEO of the Australian Counselling Association Inc. She does not use the book as a platform to excuse her actions or vilify the men who used her. The book is simply her story as she sees it and her story is one of inner strength, courage, honesty and a mothers love for her children.

My Nine Lives



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Jane Leigh is a clinical psychotherapist who holds a masters degree in counselling from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. She is the director of her own private counselling practice in Melbournes western suburbs.

AuthorHouse, an Author Solutions, Inc. self-publishing imprint, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe and offers the industrys only suite of Hollywood book-to-film services. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service, AuthorHouse assigns each author personal publishing and marketing consultants who provide guidance throughout the process. Headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, AuthorHouse celebrated 15 years of service to authors in Sept. 2011.For more information or to publish a book visit authorhouse.com or call 1-888-519-5121. For the latest, follow @authorhouse on Twitter.###

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Aveling Homes Offers Tips to Qualifying For a Mortgage In the Australian Housing Market

Perth, WA (PRWEB) February 12, 2013

Feb. 10, 2013

Recent reports are pointing to a recovery in the Australian economy. In the Fitch Residential Mortgage Briefing report, the company has noted that the future outlook for the housing market is “finally expected to turn a corner in 2013″ and expects stable prices in property value.

RP Data has also reported increases in every capital city except Melbourne throughout Australia over the last 12 months. While the market is still recovering at a slow rate, these reports point to a favorable outlook in the housing market.

Good News For First Time Home Buyers

What does this mean and why is it good news for those in the market for a new home? Tim Lawless from RP Data commented that the “the latest housing market data adds weight to the argument that interest rates may be at the bottom of the cycle.”

In other words, interest rates will likely start to increase as the market starts to recover. Those looking to buy homes in Australia have an opportunity to lock in low rates for home mortgages while the market is still turning a corner.

Qualifying For a Mortgage

It may seem intimidating to work with a lender as they will want to know everything single detail about your finances but what they are doing is assessing your ability to pay back the loan and how much you can qualify for.

While it may seem uncomfortable to disclose such details about your personal life, this can actually work in your favor. Lenders use information about your current financial status to better determine the type of loan that is ideal for your situation.

Asking yourself the following questions will help to improve your chances of getting your application approved as it is what lenders typically ask to first time home buyers.

Income – How much are you currently earning? What is the source of your income and how reliable is it? Your finances will affect how much you are able to borrow and whether you qualify for a mortgage. Lenders typically ask for at least two years of income statements to determine job stability.

Debt – How much total debt do you currently have? Does your income cover all financial commitments without any hardship? Lenders also look at the amount of debt you have which can include credit cards, student loans and car payments. Reducing this debt as much as possible will show that you are financially responsible.

Credit score – Have you ever had any missed payments? Do you pay all your bills all time? To a large extent, your credit score will determine your eligibility for a mortgage as lenders use this number to predict your ability to repay the loan.

Even before meeting with a lender, you need to take an honest look at your financial health and gauge whether you are financially able to take on a mortgage. Being able to prove that your income is stable is a huge plus as lenders need to be reassured that they are not lending funds to a risky borrower.

Qualifying for a mortgage is rarely a straightforward process. With decades of experience in the housing development market, Aveling Homes is dedicated to providing the support you need.

Learn more about our services by visiting http://avelinghomes.com.au.

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