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Another airport terror arrest - this one near London

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

A man was arrested mid week at London Southend Airport, UK on suspicion of preparing for acts of terrorism.

'No win, no fee' offer to re-start search for MH370

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

US firm Ocean Infinity has offered to search for Malaysia Airlines' missing MH370 jet on a 'no win, no fee' basis.

Qatar Air backflips on 'unwelcome' American Airlines investment

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

Doha-based Qatar Airways has abandoned its plan to take a 10 per cent stake in USA-based American Airlines, saying the “latest public disclosure” from the US carrier “demonstrated that the investment no longer meets our objectives," according to the Financial Times.

WestJet delays budget carrier launch

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

Canada's WestJet has delayed the launch of its new ultra-low-cost airline until next June, with the flight schedule to be available early in the year.

Vistara acts to protect single women

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

Indian airline Vistara has pledged female customers travelling alone will always be given a window or aisle seat to avoid harassment.

Court of Appeals rejects FAA stance on seat size

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

In response to a suit filed by the Flyers Rights consumer group, the US Court of Appeals has told the country's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) it must reconsider whether airline seat size and space should be regulated.

Gatwick spells out expansion plans

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

The UK's London Gatwick airport says it plans a new GBP10 million hangar in partnership with Boeing, will extend Pier 6 - and add a new domestic arrivals facility for the South Terminal.

Qantas increases Club costs

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

Australia's Qantas is increasing the cost of its Qantas Club lounge program joining fee and annual membership.

Expedia buys into Traveloka

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

Indonesian on-line travel agency (OTA) Traveloka has received a US$350 million investment from global OTA Expedia.

It is understood the investment will help fund Traveloka's expansion.

Suspect released without charge, Etihad 'assisting police' with terror investigation

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

After one of four arrested suspects was released without charge, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways says it is helping Australian Federal Police with the so-called 'Islamic-inspired' plot to bring down a jet that has resulted in stricter security screening at Australian airports this week.

Lufthansa Group improved its performance in Q2

: BTN News; Thursday, 03 August 2017

Deutsche Lufthansa Group says its Q2 net profit rose 69 per cent, its best ever at EUR740 million and up from EUR437 million in the same period last year.

Top on-line travel rankings tipped to stay with APAC

: BTN News; Wednesday, 02 August 2017

Asia Pacific (APAC) is expected to be one of the fastest growth markets for on-line travel this year, with China a significant growth contributor particularly on mobile, according to the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN) 'Phocus Forward: The Year Ahead in Digital Travel’ 2017 report.

Copeman joins PCOA NZ

: MICE News; Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Alison Copeman (right) has been appointed the PCO Association councillor for NZ, replacing Janet Mathieson who has retired.

Copeman is a former president of the Otago Chamber of Commerce and has contributed to the University of Otago School of Medicine ambulatory course, through medical teaching of 3rd – 5th year medical students, for the past nine years.