Brisbane charity accepting unused in-flight meals
- BTN News
- Monday, 25 July 2016
Unused food on aircraft flights and even some from flight kitchens is being distributed to those less fortunate in Brisbane, Australia.
NewLeaf launches with heavy ancillaries focus
- BTN News
- Monday, 25 July 2016
After delays, new Canadian carrier NewLeaf has launched services to a dozen smaller airports in the country, introducing multiple fees for services, including for a large carry-on bag that will cost between C$31.50 and C$34.50 at the time of booking, C$10 more if paid at check in and C$84-C$92 more at the gate.
Mayo new SIA Wellington manager
- BTN News
- Monday, 25 July 2016
Singapore Airlines has appointed Kate Mayo manager Wellington and South Island New Zealand effective 1 August, ahead of new Singapore-Canberra (Australia)-Wellington services in September.
Sheraton on the Park, Sydney wins top conference hotel award
- MICE News
- Monday, 25 July 2016
Australia’s Sheraton on the Park, Sydney has been named ‘Conference Hotel of the Year’ at the 2016 Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence at the Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour Sydney.
Nine dead, 27 wounded in German mall attack
- BTN News
- Sunday, 24 July 2016
Early reports claiming three gunmen had killed nine and wounded more than a hundred at a shopping mall in the German city of Munich on Friday later were amended to one gunman, nine dead and 27 wounded.
Authorities set to give up on MH370
- BTN News
- Sunday, 24 July 2016
Investigators are preparing to wind down the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 search after more than two years.
Chinese air passengers say 'delay compensation rules' should do more
- Health & Leisure
- Sunday, 24 July 2016
Chinese airline passengers already are complaining about new government legislation designed to make airlines compensate passengers for avoidable flight delays - almost six months before it's implemented.
SIA adds Manchester flights
- MICE News
- Friday, 22 July 2016
Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October 2016. In addition, as part of the Northern Winter Schedule, services to Adelaide, Christchurch and Kolkata will increase during peak periods, while seasonal services to Sapporo will be operated in December 2016.
SkyTeam enhances MICE offers
- MICE News
- Thursday, 21 July 2016
Global airline alliance SkyTeam has added further enhancements to its Global Meetings product including an upgraded schedule page – a table summarising SkyTeam airlines' operating services to the chosen destination on the required date of travel with a range of prices and 'benefits at-a-glance' - an updated welcome page with detailed information about the benefits of booking travel via Global Meetings.
Crowne Plaza spreads the joy
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 21 July 2016
New Zealand’s Crowne Plaza Auckland is celebrating its 25th birthday Friday July 22 with a flash sale extravaganza offering all guests 25 per cent off when booking the Weekend Package for stays between Friday 22 to Sunday 24 July 2016.
For those marking their own 25th wedding anniversary this year, the first 10 couples to book a night this weekend at the property will stay for free.
Clarion acquires three supply chain conferences
- MICE News
- Thursday, 21 July 2016
UK-based Clarion Events has confirmed the acquisition of three global supply chain conferences and exhibitions from Industry Dynamics.
Seabourn adds selected pre-cruise offers
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 21 July 2016
Cruise company Seabourn has added pre-cruise experiences to the South Pole on select Antarctica and Patagonia itineraries during the 2016-17 season.
The two new travel packages - Polar Quest and Patagonia (15 days) and Polar Quest, Tierra del Fuego and Iguazu Falls (17 days) feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Polar Quest, Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego and Iguazu Falls.
Boy hoaxer spared jail
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 July 2016
A 16-year-old British boy has been spared jail despite being found guilty of launching cyber attacks on web sites across the world and sending bomb hoaxes to airlines via Twitter.
