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SIRR set to welcome 1,500 rowers

: MICE News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

More than 1,500 rowers from across Australia and abroad will gather in Sydney, Australia next week for the 2018 Aon Sydney International Rowing Regatta (SIRR) to be run at Penrith 19 - 25 March, 2018.

Industry hopes for business events recovery as Australian government introduces subsidies

: MICE News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

The Australian government, through Tourism Australia (TA), has confirmed the official establishment of Australia’s first-ever federal government-funded business events bid fund.

Choice demands UK Government puts consumers first after Brexit

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

The consumers' group Which? in the UK says travel companies are not doing enough to warn customers of the possible consequences if the UK leaves the EU without a new aviation deal.

Aviation delivered 'robust' February EBIT - IATA

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a summary of the Airlines Financial Monitor for February.

Weather closes Boston again

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

After a nor'easter last week prompted airlines to cancel more than 2,400 flights, airlines in the USA have again cancelled most flights to and from Boston's Logan International Airport after another powerful northern winter storm brought heavy snow and high winds to the region.

United, unions disagree on basis for new pilot contract

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

Early contract talks between USA-based United and its pilots may be derailed by a requirement by president Scott Kirby that boosting capacity and restoring lost flying is “entirely dependent” on relaxation of the contract’s scope clause.

United considers premium economy for domestic flights

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 15 March 2018

USA-based United Airlines is considering adding premium economy sections with bigger seats and improved dining options to its jets on domestic US flights President Scott Kirby said: “We look forward to announcing (it) if we can get to a great product.”

Kurdistan region okayed to resume international flights

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

Airports in the Kurdistan region have been reopened for international flights.

Narita to have third runway, longer operating hours

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

After arguments, objections and protests about its existence that began in 1966, Japan's Tokyo Narita Airport is to have a third runway and to expand its operating hours to meet demand for flights in and out of Japan.

Hainan to fly to Edinburgh?

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

Scotland's Edinburgh Airport on Thursday March 15 is expected to announce China's Hainan Airlines will fly between it and the Chinese capital of Beijing.

The flights will route via Dublin, Ireland.

South Korea plans aviation overhaul

: BTN News; Thursday, 15 March 2018

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is to tighten entrance requirements for start-up airlines and the management requirements for active carriers, planning to implement the changes mid year.