VIRGIN has dropped its Blue name as it upgrades services to compete against Qantas, unveiling its new business and economy-class cabins.

Sir Richard is here, rebranding Virgin again. One step ahead - change when necessary.
The Herald Sun ran a great article about Virgin Australia today

Always a step ahead of its competitors, Virgin CEO John Borghetti confirmed that ".. Virgin Australia would relaunch its frequent flyer program, Velocity Rewards, later this year."

I am want this to be the opportunity for Hot Tips for the Business Traveller.

Purpose written for Virgin icon Sir Richard Branson, and for the Business traveller, Hot Tips for the Business Traveller is a book giving TIME and MONEY saving TIPs for Business Travellers.

Author Sam Beau Patrick, wrote and published the book 2 years ago after being a corporate traveller for 10 years. It is the GUIDE on :

• how to sleep on long haul flights
• how to network in lounges without being a pest
• how to manage sex temptations away from home
• and how to pack !

Sam wants to meet with Sir Richard during his stay to Australia to discuss the charity, business and cutting edge point of differentiation her book can make to Virgin Australian Customers.

Contact Details
Sam Beau Patrick
Sam@healthqueen.com.au

An injection of fuel

Attended a Chris Howard seminar this week-end and discussed the book. I would like him, Richard Branson, Oprah , Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, Nelson Mendela and Bill Gates to put 1 quirkly travel habit that they have and 5 other HOT TIPS . Everyone can sell the book through their channels, aircrafts, hotels etc..... and the price will be capped.
I will receive $1 per book and the remainder go towards charities - and possibly split it amongst the charities that these great leaders have established. Or we may all decide to open a $1 bank account for every orphan that we can find starting with Asia, Africa, South America.
It's becoming more real and only a matter of time away.

Weather warnings!

With so many bizarre weather patterns striking the world at the moment – you need to check ahead your flights are still leaving and also that the destination is not expecting a cyclone, flood or other catastrophic disaster.

Think and plan a head!

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Bridget

GIVING is one of the strongest symbols of Christmas, but research suggests a majority of Australians don't think too much about donating to those less

PRESS RELEASE

According to the Westpac Community Markets Give Differently survey, just 21 per cent of respondents say Christmas is a time when they most think about making donations to charities.

While 92 per cent of people say they have donated to a charity in the past 12 months, only 33 per cent say it was during the holiday period.

More than half of all the donations were in reaction to national disasters such as last summer's Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

Sole parent of 3, Sam Beau Patrick from the Gold Coast would like to change these statistics and encourage others to follow suit. Sam has written 2 books in 2009 and is donating part proceeds of the sales to her 2 favorite charities: Paradise Kids and Bravehearts.

“. . I want to help as many people as possible but being a sole parent means I have to be smart about how and where I divide my time and energy. Writing the books and then donating part of the sales to charity is a great win-win for the charities, the people purchasing the books and I know I am helping people who have a genuine need…” Sam said.

Sam organised for 2500 boxes of clothes (boxed, washed and sorted) to be shipped to the Victorian Bush Fire Survivors and FNQ flood survivors in February this year, so donating to charity is strong in her heart and passions.

Sam would like to see other businesses follow her lead and donate part of the sales profits back to charity. With 92% of Australians donating to charity this year (and over 50% being the Bush Fire Appeal), Sam would like to see the generosity and act of giving continue.

Sam’s 2 books can be purchases on line from www.byebyebridget.com.

Her books are: HOT TIPS for the BUSINESS TRAVELLER

And BEAUTY AND THE BEAST WITHIN

Cabin Baggage 3 tips

After having a chat with Jetstar staff, it appears that cabin luggage size recommendations are often exceeded. 3 tips are:

1. Check the bag size prior so that it is not confiscated at the boarding gate. Allow for the expandable compartments

2. Pay the extra $10 when you purchase your ticket - so you have the option of putting luggage underneath. It costs $80 bucks if it is confiscated and is put under the plane at the gate

3. You don't need the kitchen sink - take essentials on board - and remember for international flights to comply with the 100ml liquid restrictions (LAG regulations).

one nice one-star staff member

Here are some hot tips from Jetstar staff

1. Any Qantas or Onestar flight number under 399, leaves from Sydney International
2. Always check the departure terminal (there are a few domestic flights that leave from International in Sydney ie T1)
3. Carry medications with you incase your luggage is lost or you need them
4. Cheaper flights always Saturday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday