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Singapore Airlines sums 2024 Australia changes

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced multiple planned capacity increases on flights to Australia this year.

Covid testing is still 'a thing', passengers warned

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

Fliers are being warned that Covid testing requirements are still in place in multiple countries - and passengers must meet each destination's requirements.

Airlines avoid Iran's airspace as tensions rise

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

Australia's Qantas says it is redirecting its non-stop flights between Perth and London to fly via Singapore and refuel there to avoid Iran's airspace amid soaring Middle East tensions that saw Iran send more than 200 drones and also fire ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel on Saturday.

US airlines ask FAA to extend 'relaxed' New York scheduling rules

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

US airlines are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend its relaxed scheduling rules for airlines in New York until at least October 2025, so they can operate fewer flights without penalty.

Cathay upgrades some premium seats

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is replacing the seats in its B777-300ER's premium economy cabins as part of an in-flight service upgrade.

Key US aviation players call for China capacity pause

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

US aviation majors and unions want the Biden administration to 'pause' current approvals for additional flights to and from China, saying Beijing’s “harmful anti-competitive policies” affect the approximately 315,000 workers employed by US passenger airlines that serve China.

Scoot now has an E190 in its fleet

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) subsidiary Scoot has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, making it the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to operate the type.

Australian travel confidence returns

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2024

A survey of 1,500 Australians indicates 70 per cent plan a holiday during the country's autumn school break, with 41 per cent intending to holiday intrastate (within their own state), 21 per cent interstate and eight per cent planning to go overseas.

FAA set to fine Hawaii's Asia Pacific Airlines

: BTN News; Friday, 12 April 2024

The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed fines totalling US$2.9 million against Asia Pacific Airlines of Honolulu, Hawaii, for violations including the claimed use of unqualified pilots on 163 B757 flights in December 2022 and February 2023.

UK hikes passport fees

: BTN News; Friday, 12 April 2024

The cost of a new or renewed UK passport has risen to GBP88.50 for an adult on-line application and from GBP53.50 to GBP57.50 for children, again on line.

Greece offers free holidays

: BTN News; Friday, 12 April 2024

Nine months after wildfires burned on the island of Rhodes, Greece is offering free holidays to the 25,000 or so tourists who had to flee the island.

Heathrow calls for end to GBP10 transit fee

: BTN News; Friday, 12 April 2024

London's Heathrow Airport has asked the government to scrap a new GBP10 charge for overseas travellers using UK airports to connect to other flights.

FAA confirms Boeing 787 investigation

: BTN News; Thursday, 11 April 2024

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it is investigating claims that plane maker Boeing covered up B787 production 'safety flaws' to meet delivery schedules.