* The straw that broke the camel’s back for Airtours was when it discovered that Advantage was doing more sales than JMC.
* No wonder low-cost airlines are a big threat to tour operators – senior tour operators are keen to endorse the product.
* Gurassa had the look of a man who was glad not to still be involved with BA.
* Time for an SPAA rethink after two years of disappointing speeches.
* Forget gardening, Paul is getting into some serious charity work.
* Fears of a leap-year bug problem did not materialise.
* Lastminute.com is being regarded by some as a stop gap. The majors look set to desert in droves once they are up and running.
* Don’s back in the GBTA’s good books. The question is, was he ever out of them?