Home

New US rules now apply for flight cancellations and delays

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

New US federal regulations now require airlines to refund passengers for flight cancellations and other significant flight changes.

New jet promises twice Concorde's speed

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

A China-built passenger plane designed to travel twice as fast as Concorde has completed initial tests and its manufacturer the Space Transportation company says it aims to have a full-size supersonic passenger jet ready for a maiden flight in 2027.

Jetstar puts NZ on sale

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Australia's Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, is offering one-way fares from Australia to New Zealand starting at A$165.

Qantas seeks to stop former employee using its information

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Australia's Qantas has accused Luke Fogarty, its former head of E190 commercial, operations and performance, of stealing confidential information when he left the carrier (to join competitor Virgin Australia).

GK9PG takes over at Dog Detectives

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

US-based Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) has acquired UK-based canine screening provider Dog Detectives, GK9PG's first move into the European market.

Ryanair opens Prestwick training facility

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Ireland-based budget carrier Ryanair has spent GBP5 million and opened an engineering Training Academy at Scotland's Glasgow Prestwick Airport, creating 500 skilled jobs in the Ayrshire airport, including for licensed engineers, mechanics and support staff.

Boeing sweetens strike offer

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Striking workers at US plane maker Boeing will vote on an improved contract offer on Monday, November 4 that includes a 38 per cent pay rise over four years and a bigger signing bonus.

ICC Sydney celebrates 100 2024 events

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

To celebrate hosting its 100th entertainment event this year, Australia's ICC Sydney is giving concert goers a chance to win its ‘I ❤️ Live Events’ prize, with the winner and a guest attending a concert of their choice at ICC Sydney Theatre in 2025.

Lufthansa to launch Allegris premium classes

: BTN News; Monday, 04 November 2024

Germany's Lufthansa is readying to launch its Allegris premium long-haul cabins, with the first destination to be Bangalore on November 9 followed by Mumbai on November 15.

Scoot puts Asia on sale from Australia

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

Scoot, the budget arm of Singapore Airlines, has discounted 15,000 seats on many international flights from Australia until Saturday November 2.

Australia and Canada open their skies

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

Australia and Canada have signed a new air transport agreement that enables an unlimited number of direct passenger and cargo flights by airlines of each country to any point in the other country's territory.

Air Canada boosts China options

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

Canada's Air Canada is resuming daily service from Vancouver in Canada to Beijing, China and will make Vancouver-Shanghai flights daily.

IATA 'proves' digital travel can work

: BTN News; Friday, 01 November 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently partnered with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong International Airport, Narita International Airport, plus Branchspace, Facephi, NEC, Neoke, Northern Block and SICPA to demonstrate that the industry is ready to deliver a fully digital air travel experience.