Cyclone Alfred closes Australian airports
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Australian airports affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred have closed their terminals and airlines have cancelled hundreds of flights.
SIA celebrates 10 millionth KrisFlyer
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s lifestyle rewards program KrisFlyer is celebrating hitting the 10-million-member milestone with a series of promotions.
TWU in call for 'safe skies' commission
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
In Australia, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) says a recent survey of over 2,000 aviation workers has revealed an airport safety crisis, with 54 per cent of members saying they have felt unsafe at work and 65 per cent of cabin crew claiming to have dealt with passengers presenting risks to the public.
Emirates to retrofit A380s and B777s
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Dubai-based Emirates says it is investing approximately US$5 billion to retrofit existing A380 and B777 aircraft "to maintain its operational efficiency while navigating manufacturing delays".
Capella appoints Jackson
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
The Capella Singapore hotel has appointed Paul Jackson its general manager.
Accor boosts 'green' credentials in Australasia
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Accommodation giant Accor says it now has more than 200 hotels eco-certified in Australia and New Zealand, equal to more than 50 per cent of its coverage in the region.
Greyhound extends Cyclone Alfred cancellations
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Coach operator Greyhound Australia has cancelled all services in South East Queensland this weekend due to risks from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Turkish Airlines cuts debt, posts US$2.4bn profit
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Turkey's Turkish Airlines has posted a US$2.4 billion profit for 2024 and a cash dividend of US$260 million for the same period, partly due to its share buyback strategy.
Trump's de minimis 'stays till US systems can handle it'
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
The US's de minimis Customs exemption will temporarily remain in place for products from China, Canada and Mexico, providing a duty reprieve for an estimated billion packages.
Accor boosts 'green' credentials in Australasia
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Accommodation giant Accor says it now has more than 200 hotels eco-certified in Australia and New Zealand, equal to more than 50 per cent of its coverage in the region.
Fleet Space finds a home in Adelaide
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
South Australia's Adelaide Airport is to be home to space exploration firm Fleet Space Technologies, which also will have a hyper factory for next-generation space and climate technologies on the 5,000 sqm-plus site.
Australia sinks A$250m into LCLFs
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
Australia's Federal government is to invest A$250 million in the country's domestic low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, prompting plane maker Airbus to say it will help Australia become a low carbon fuel superpower and create energy security and regional jobs.
VicParks name change adds clarity
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 March 2025
In Australia, the peak industry body representing more than 80 per cent of Victoria’s tourist and residential park operators has changed its business name from VicParks to Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria.
