Branson puts Virgin brand on Hyperloop One
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Richard Branson has put his name on Hyperloop One, the company with the embryonic 'hyperloop' system that promises to move goods and people at up to 670 miles an hour.
The company is being rebranded as Virgin Hyperloop One and Branson will join the USA-based company's Board.
AirAsia Indonesia flight in mid-air scare
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
An AirAsia Indonesia flight that suffered a 'possible loss of cabin pressure' on a flight to Bali returned to Perth, Western Australia on October 15 about 25 minutes after take-off.
Bali on high alert for Mount Agung volcano
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Airlines that fly to Bali are on high alert as 'earthquake activity' from Bali’s Mount Agung continues to mount.
Ireland braced for Ophelia
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
As Hurricane Ophelia headed for Ireland and other parts of the UK Monday October 16, some flights from Dublin and Cork Airport were cancelled.
TEQ in Korea push
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Australia's Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) aims to grow a resurging Korean traveller market by showcasing a broad range of Queensland tourism experiences at a trade event.
Queenstown Airport targets Chinese
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport has launched a microsite designed to assist Chinese-speaking visitors to more-easily access important travel information on line.
400 expected at MTA 2018 conference
- MICE News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Australia’s Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) has confirmed TV presenter Allison Langdon and Saroo Brierley as presenters at the company’s 2018 ‘Experience Shines’ National Conference.Langdon will emcee the event, which takes place 02-04 March 2018 at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa in Queensland.
Varied September financial results for carriers - IATA
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
The International Air Transport Association has released the September report of its Airlines Financial Monitor.
Blacklane acquires Solve
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Blacklane, the chauffeured service firm now owns airport concierge platform Solve and says it will integrate Solve into its own offers by December - with or without an airport transfer.
Musement buys Triposo
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Italy's Musement, a tech startup that allows users to book local tours and attractions, has acquired Netherlands-based Triposo, a travel content platform.
DSNA, IATA in FAS deal
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
DSNA, the French Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to cooperate on the development of a French Air Traffic Management (ATM) Strategy (FAS).
Wizz Air sets up UK company 'just in case'
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Hungary's Wizz Air now has a UK company and may apply for a UK operating certificate so it can continue operating flights to and from Britain in the event that no Brexit aviation deal is agreed between the EU and the UK.
Thousands more passengers encouraged to claim for non-European flight delays
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
A UK court has ruled Dubai-based Emirates must pay compensation to a customer who missed a connecting flight outside the EU and was delayed by more than three hours.
Branson puts Virgin brand on Hyperloop One
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Richard Branson has put his name on Hyperloop One, the company with the embryonic 'hyperloop' system that promises to move goods and people at up to 670 miles an hour.
The company is being rebranded as Virgin Hyperloop One and Branson will join the USA-based company's Board.
AirAsia Indonesia flight in mid-air scare
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
An AirAsia Indonesia flight that suffered a 'possible loss of cabin pressure' on a flight to Bali returned to Perth, Western Australia on October 15 about 25 minutes after take-off.
Bali on high alert for Mount Agung volcano
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Airlines that fly to Bali are on high alert as 'earthquake activity' from Bali’s Mount Agung continues to mount.
Ireland braced for Ophelia
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
As Hurricane Ophelia headed for Ireland and other parts of the UK Monday October 16, some flights from Dublin and Cork Airport were cancelled.
TEQ in Korea push
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Australia's Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) aims to grow a resurging Korean traveller market by showcasing a broad range of Queensland tourism experiences at a trade event.
Queenstown Airport targets Chinese
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 17 October 2017
New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport has launched a microsite designed to assist Chinese-speaking visitors to more-easily access important travel information on line.
400 expected at MTA 2018 conference
- MICE News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Australia’s Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) has confirmed TV presenter Allison Langdon and Saroo Brierley as presenters at the company’s 2018 ‘Experience Shines’ National Conference.Langdon will emcee the event, which takes place 02-04 March 2018 at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa in Queensland.
Varied September financial results for carriers - IATA
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
The International Air Transport Association has released the September report of its Airlines Financial Monitor.
Blacklane acquires Solve
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Blacklane, the chauffeured service firm now owns airport concierge platform Solve and says it will integrate Solve into its own offers by December - with or without an airport transfer.
Musement buys Triposo
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Italy's Musement, a tech startup that allows users to book local tours and attractions, has acquired Netherlands-based Triposo, a travel content platform.
DSNA, IATA in FAS deal
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
DSNA, the French Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have agreed to cooperate on the development of a French Air Traffic Management (ATM) Strategy (FAS).
Wizz Air sets up UK company 'just in case'
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
Hungary's Wizz Air now has a UK company and may apply for a UK operating certificate so it can continue operating flights to and from Britain in the event that no Brexit aviation deal is agreed between the EU and the UK.
Thousands more passengers encouraged to claim for non-European flight delays
- BTN News
- Monday, 16 October 2017
A UK court has ruled Dubai-based Emirates must pay compensation to a customer who missed a connecting flight outside the EU and was delayed by more than three hours.
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