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Jetstar to fly to Ho Chi Minh

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 January 2017

Australia's Jetstar Airways is to launch direct flights from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from May 10.

Trump makes first moves

: BTN News; Sunday, 22 January 2017

US president Donald Trump has wasted no time taking action to back up his election pledges.

He already has started to dismantle the US healthcare program known as Obamacare and promised "much more" in the weeks ahead.

A-P sees 5.9pc international passenger growth in November

: BTN News; Saturday, 21 January 2017

For the 11 months through November 2016, global passenger traffic at the world’s major airports rose 5.4 per cent compared to the previous year, according to the latest data from Airports Council International. For the month of November, global passenger traffic increased 5.6 per cent year-over-year.

Genting Dream moves to Singapore for 2018 season, World Dream set for November start

: Health & Leisure; Saturday, 21 January 2017

Dream Cruises’ first cruise vessel Genting Dream will be based year-round in Singapore from 03 December 2017.
Built in Germany last year, Genting Dream will operate cruises to 10 ports in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam during 2018.

Emirates adds third daily service to Nairobi

: BTN News; Saturday, 21 January 2017

Dubai-based Emirates will introduce a third daily flight between Dubai and Kenya’s capital Nairobi from 01 June 2017.

Etihad to take over Airberlin’s Dusseldorf services

: BTN News; Saturday, 21 January 2017

Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi – Düsseldorf route will operate 14 times a week with the addition of a new daily service from 26 March 2017.

American to launch no-frills economy

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

From February, American Airlines is rolling out 'Basic Economy' discounted fares to 10 domestic market routes.

Malaysia Airlines plots profit course

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has announced a plan to break even by the end of the year and turn in a profit by 2018.

Singapore puts A350 on Houston run

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

Singapore Airlines has started using its A350 on Houston, USA services, marking the introduction of the jet to the city.

Korean Air admits using stun guns

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

South Korea's national airline Korean Air has used electric stun guns on passengers during flights, it admits.

Ticket-free rail travel pilot at Chiltern

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

The UK's Chiltern Railways and SilverRail Technologies are developing a system that removes the need for rail tickets.

Queenstown Airport adds flights, certain of growth

: BTN News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

Following an enormously successful 2016 New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport is anticipating further strong growth in 2017, helped by Virgin Australia and Air NZ committing to evening flights in winter in addition to existing daylight services.

Sydney associations meet opens registrations

: MICE News; Thursday, 19 January 2017

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual Associations Forum national conference in the International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia 17-18 July. An Early Bird discount is available until 08 May 2017.