IAG calls for cheaper third Heathrow runway
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Europe's IAG has called on Heathrow Airport to scrap plans for a third landing strip across the M25 motorway, saying the proposal could add GBP3 billion of costs.
US trials tighter screening
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is testing tighter screening of carry-on bags at 10 US airports including Los Angeles and says it might expand the new procedures to other airports around the country.
Australia, Peru ink air services pact
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Australia and Peru have signed to establish a treaty-level air services framework between the two countries.
Thailand sets dates for royal farewell
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
The Thai Royal government had announced dates for the Royal Cremation Ceremony of his majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away in October 2016.
UK passengers confused by baggage rules
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Travel insurer Columbus Direct says UK passengers pay nearly GBP400 million in excess baggage fees every year.
United carry-on bag mix up
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
A New Zealander was stranded in the US with no wallet or passport after his carry-on bag was mistakenly taken off a United Airlines domestic flight.
MAS rules out premium economy on A350s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Malaysia Airlines has opted not to have premium economy seats in its new Airbus A350-900s, but will maintain a small first class cabin.
HRG buys eWings
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Global corporate travel network Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has entered into an agreement to acquire the German-based digital travel management company eWings.com.
Hong Kong to host WCES 2017
- MICE News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Hong Kong will host this year’s World Chinese Economic Summit (WCES), 13-14 November, 2017.
New Sydney MGallery to open 2020-21
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
AccorHotels in partnership with real estate developer Shanghai United will build a luxury boutique 'MGallery by Sofitel' hotel in Sydney, Australia’s Castlereagh Street.The new-build A$120 million luxury hotel will be located on the corner of 110-118 Bathurst and 203 Castlereagh Streets as part of a A$380 million mixed-use development. The project will comprise a 36-storey tower with a 121-room hotel housed over Levels 1-9 with 131 residential apartments above it on Levels 10-34.
Sita to roll out new payment system to more airports
- MICE News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Communications and IT company Sita has launched a payment solution that addresses the need for airlines to accept payments securely at airports when using shared IT infrastructure. Called Airport Connection Common Use Payment Service, it enables payment transactions by multiple airlines on a single payment terminal. Importantly, says Sita, this is possible with any departure control system airlines choose to use.
PPHG rolls out Barista deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has rolled out its Day Delegate Barista Package to all its Australian properties after six months at Parkroyal Melbourne Airport.
Cathay Pacific to cut 600 jobs including Cargo director role
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Having recorded a loss in March, its first annual red ink result in eight years, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has detailed its proposed management shakeup - including changes at the top of its Cargo division.
IAG calls for cheaper third Heathrow runway
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Europe's IAG has called on Heathrow Airport to scrap plans for a third landing strip across the M25 motorway, saying the proposal could add GBP3 billion of costs.
US trials tighter screening
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is testing tighter screening of carry-on bags at 10 US airports including Los Angeles and says it might expand the new procedures to other airports around the country.
Australia, Peru ink air services pact
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Australia and Peru have signed to establish a treaty-level air services framework between the two countries.
Thailand sets dates for royal farewell
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
The Thai Royal government had announced dates for the Royal Cremation Ceremony of his majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away in October 2016.
UK passengers confused by baggage rules
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Travel insurer Columbus Direct says UK passengers pay nearly GBP400 million in excess baggage fees every year.
United carry-on bag mix up
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
A New Zealander was stranded in the US with no wallet or passport after his carry-on bag was mistakenly taken off a United Airlines domestic flight.
MAS rules out premium economy on A350s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Malaysia Airlines has opted not to have premium economy seats in its new Airbus A350-900s, but will maintain a small first class cabin.
HRG buys eWings
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Global corporate travel network Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has entered into an agreement to acquire the German-based digital travel management company eWings.com.
Hong Kong to host WCES 2017
- MICE News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Hong Kong will host this year’s World Chinese Economic Summit (WCES), 13-14 November, 2017.
New Sydney MGallery to open 2020-21
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
AccorHotels in partnership with real estate developer Shanghai United will build a luxury boutique 'MGallery by Sofitel' hotel in Sydney, Australia’s Castlereagh Street.The new-build A$120 million luxury hotel will be located on the corner of 110-118 Bathurst and 203 Castlereagh Streets as part of a A$380 million mixed-use development. The project will comprise a 36-storey tower with a 121-room hotel housed over Levels 1-9 with 131 residential apartments above it on Levels 10-34.
Sita to roll out new payment system to more airports
- MICE News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Communications and IT company Sita has launched a payment solution that addresses the need for airlines to accept payments securely at airports when using shared IT infrastructure. Called Airport Connection Common Use Payment Service, it enables payment transactions by multiple airlines on a single payment terminal. Importantly, says Sita, this is possible with any departure control system airlines choose to use.
PPHG rolls out Barista deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 25 May 2017
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has rolled out its Day Delegate Barista Package to all its Australian properties after six months at Parkroyal Melbourne Airport.
Cathay Pacific to cut 600 jobs including Cargo director role
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 24 May 2017
Having recorded a loss in March, its first annual red ink result in eight years, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has detailed its proposed management shakeup - including changes at the top of its Cargo division.
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