Alitalia's finances have 'improved after bankruptcy'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Alitalia's chief commercial officer Fabio Maria Lazzerini has claimed Alitalia's financial situation has improved since it began bankruptcy proceedings this year - to the extent that it has not needed to use the EUR600 million bridging loan provided by the Italian government.
US carriers add economy freebies to counter transatlantic budget deals
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Major US airlines are improving their international flight economy class menus and adding free extras in a bid to stop a mass passenger exodus to low-cost carriers that advertise fares of less than US$100 for a transatlantic flight.
ANA considers change of direction for budget duo
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Japan's ANA Holdings Inc may move some Boeing 767 aircraft from its premium ANA brand to its low-cost offshoots Vanilla Air and Peach Aviation to use on new medium-haul international routes.
Air NZ trials Sophie, a 'digital human'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Air New Zealand and tech company Soul Machines have showcased an artificial intelligence-powered 'digital human'.
Aviation needs to plan for 7.8 billion fliers by 2036 - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that globally, some 7.8 billion passengers could take to the air by 2036, nearly twice the four billion air travellers expected to fly this year.
Emirates, flydubai boost Russia services
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The decision to give Russian visitors to the UAE a 'visa on arrival' is credited with a rise in airline capacity on routes between the two.
MCEC inks controversial accommodation deal
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Australia's Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has inked a deal with hotel price comparison platform, HotelsCombined.com.au to provide event attendees with accommodation.
Optical fair to feature e- Badge
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The 25th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair will be held from 08-10 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the three-day fair will feature a record 800 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, including new exhibitors from Denmark, San Marino and Sweden.
Second carrier for Malawi
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Malawi will have a second airline - Lakestar Express - flying by January 2018, which will launch with with domestic services before expanding into international routes.
Uber makes trip data available to more planners
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Taxi alternative Uber already offers travel data to city planners in a number of major population hotspots including Sydney, Australia and it now has added Paris, France to the list.
United adds economy seats to B777s
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Chicago, USA-based United Airlines plans to reconfigure about 90 of its B777-200 planes with an extra economy seat in 21 rows.
Qantas confirms limo transfers part of extended Emirates deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Qantas' and Emirates' ex-Australia business class and first class passengers will continue to receive complimentary limousine airport transfers on flights to London and Europe if the regulator (ACCC) okays their partnership for a further five years after it expires on March 31, 2018.
Victoria needs to market off-peak periods to smooth visitor flows - VITC
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The Australian state of Victoria’s tourism sector experienced a quieter-than-expected September 2017 quarter, despite major events in the State including the AFL Finals Series and the Dior Exhibition at the NGV.
Alitalia's finances have 'improved after bankruptcy'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Alitalia's chief commercial officer Fabio Maria Lazzerini has claimed Alitalia's financial situation has improved since it began bankruptcy proceedings this year - to the extent that it has not needed to use the EUR600 million bridging loan provided by the Italian government.
US carriers add economy freebies to counter transatlantic budget deals
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Major US airlines are improving their international flight economy class menus and adding free extras in a bid to stop a mass passenger exodus to low-cost carriers that advertise fares of less than US$100 for a transatlantic flight.
ANA considers change of direction for budget duo
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Japan's ANA Holdings Inc may move some Boeing 767 aircraft from its premium ANA brand to its low-cost offshoots Vanilla Air and Peach Aviation to use on new medium-haul international routes.
Air NZ trials Sophie, a 'digital human'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Air New Zealand and tech company Soul Machines have showcased an artificial intelligence-powered 'digital human'.
Aviation needs to plan for 7.8 billion fliers by 2036 - IATA
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that globally, some 7.8 billion passengers could take to the air by 2036, nearly twice the four billion air travellers expected to fly this year.
Emirates, flydubai boost Russia services
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The decision to give Russian visitors to the UAE a 'visa on arrival' is credited with a rise in airline capacity on routes between the two.
MCEC inks controversial accommodation deal
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Australia's Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has inked a deal with hotel price comparison platform, HotelsCombined.com.au to provide event attendees with accommodation.
Optical fair to feature e- Badge
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The 25th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong Optical Fair will be held from 08-10 November at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association, the three-day fair will feature a record 800 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions, including new exhibitors from Denmark, San Marino and Sweden.
Second carrier for Malawi
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Malawi will have a second airline - Lakestar Express - flying by January 2018, which will launch with with domestic services before expanding into international routes.
Uber makes trip data available to more planners
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Taxi alternative Uber already offers travel data to city planners in a number of major population hotspots including Sydney, Australia and it now has added Paris, France to the list.
United adds economy seats to B777s
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Chicago, USA-based United Airlines plans to reconfigure about 90 of its B777-200 planes with an extra economy seat in 21 rows.
Qantas confirms limo transfers part of extended Emirates deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Qantas' and Emirates' ex-Australia business class and first class passengers will continue to receive complimentary limousine airport transfers on flights to London and Europe if the regulator (ACCC) okays their partnership for a further five years after it expires on March 31, 2018.
Victoria needs to market off-peak periods to smooth visitor flows - VITC
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 24 October 2017
The Australian state of Victoria’s tourism sector experienced a quieter-than-expected September 2017 quarter, despite major events in the State including the AFL Finals Series and the Dior Exhibition at the NGV.
Latest Issue
- Virgin Australia IPO set for June start
- Five budget airlines form industry group
- Alaska Air announces Italy route
- Western Sydney airport's 'draft master plan' released
- Boeing agrees US$1.1bn MAX payout, plus a 'quality improvement' investment
- Qantas releases A350-1000 economy seat details
- Jetstar to fly Newcastle-Bali
- TWU wants more on Virgin's future relationship with workers
- Wendy Wu launches solo and cruise/tour packages
