Saudi Arabia starts unmanned air taxi trials
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
Saudi Arabia-based Front End has conducted the first unmanned air taxi trial in Mecca, supported by urban air mobility (UAM) company EHang.
Mishandled baggage counts continue to fall
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage has continued to improve, according to the new SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 report.
Week 23 traffic improved 1.6pc
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The Europe Aviation Overview shows Week 23 of 2024 (3-9 June) saw traffic up by 1.6 per cent on the previous week and six per cent up on 2023.
DoT approves JetBlue-BA code share
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The United States Department of Transport (USDoT) has approved the planned code share between New York-based JetBlue and London, UK-based British Airways.
Australian government accused of flight secrecy
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The Australian government has been asked to be transparent about the details of more than A$25 million in taxpayer-funded VIP flights for Australian government ministers and dignitaries.
Qantas buys remainder of TripADeal
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
After acquiring a majority stake in on-line travel business TripADeal in 2022, Australia's Qantas Airways says it will acquire the remaining 49 per cent for A$211 million to help it capitalise on holiday bookings demand.
Cathay Pacific says goodbye to Australia's fleet storage
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has recalled the last of the jets it parked in Australia following the Covid-19 pandemic.
BA explains logic behind flight returns
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
British Airways has explained why it flew a jet destined for Houston, USA back to London instead of landing in the US after encountering 'a minor technical issue'.
Cathay Pacific to launch Riyadh run
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is to launch a Riyadh service on 28 October 2024.
SIA offers injured passengers US$10,000 compensation
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Singapore Airlines has offered a compensation package worth at least US$10,000 to passengers hurt during the ex-London B777-300ER May 21 flight when turbulence resulted in dozens of injuries and one death.
El Al to order about 30 MAX jets
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Israel's El Al plans to acquire around 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through purchases and leases, with deliveries starting in 2027.
BOA chooses ASM venues for three events
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) has confirmed ASM Global Europe (ASM) venues across the UK for its next three events, which will take place at; Olympia Events, London in 2026: Sage ICC, NewcastleGateshead in 2028 and P&J Live, Aberdeen in 2030.
Pets 'a major consideration' affecting Australians' travel plans
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Millions of Australians have concerns about travelling abroad, according to new research by comparison site Finder.
