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Asia-Pacific sees improvements in the cabins

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reports total passenger numbers rose to more than 23.7 million in September, about 79 per cent of pre-pandemic levels and increased 91 per cent year on year, beating an 86 per cent rise in capacity.

Qantas defends selling cancelled flights

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Australia's Qantas Airways has told the Federal Court there that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) August lawsuit accusing it of illegally selling thousands of tickets for cancelled flights 'ignores business realities' and that most impacted travellers were put on other flights or reimbursed.

Qantas says tickets 'are not a flight guarantee'

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Australia's Qantas says a ticket for a flight is not a promise that a passenger will fly on that service, but is instead a 'bundle of rights' that includes alternative options in the event of flight cancellations.

Qantas says network now restored

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Australia's Qantas says the most-recent resumption of flights between Australia and mainland China mean its international route map is now restored to pre-Covid levels.

BA says Covid impact isn't over yet

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

British Airways says its long-haul and business-class flying will take years to return to pre-Covid levels, partly because it grounded some of its biggest jets during the pandemic and also because corporate travel is taking longer to recover than other travel segments.

Qantas regional pilots in WA to strike

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Qantas Network Aviation regional pilots in Western Australia will strike for two days starting Wednesday 01 November in a bid to improve wages and conditions.

Exhibitors turn out for inaugural air freight show

: MICE News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

The inaugural transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia takes place November 1-3 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

Travelport, Eva Air deal will include NDC content

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Global technology company Travelport and Taiwan-based Eva Air have renewed and expanded their multi-year distribution agreement to include future New Distribution Capability (NDC) content and servicing.

Korean Air adds to fleet

: BTN News; Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Korean Air has placed an order for 20 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation plans.

HK Express turns 10 with new campaign

: BTN News; Monday, 30 October 2023

To mark its 10th anniversary, Cathay Pacific Airways’ budget airline, HK Express, has offered 100,000 tickets costing from HK$10 in a three-day sale that ends October 30 (Monday).

China's airlines back to black

: BTN News; Monday, 30 October 2023

Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines all are reporting profits, thanks to a recovery in China's domestic and international travel demand.

Gulf adds China pair

: BTN News; Monday, 30 October 2023

Bahrain-headquartered Gulf Air will start flying to the Chinese cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai in January, it says.

Qantas to offer French Olympics direct, tickets on sale now

: BTN News; Monday, 30 October 2023

From 12 July 2024, Australia's Qantas will offer a 17-hour Perth-Paris, France direct flight four days per week during the peak European summer using a Boeing 787.