Aruba depends on SITA for inbound travel authorisation
- BTN News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
The Aruba Tourism Authority has confirmed the implementation of seamless travel to Aruba through the use of SITA’s verifiable digital credential technology.
Emirates refreshes livery
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 17 March 2023
The livery of Dubai-based international airline Emirates has undergone a refresh.
In this latest design, the UAE flag on the Emirates tailfin is much more dynamic and flowing, with 3D effect artwork and wingtips painted red with the Emirates logo in Arabic calligraphy 'popping' out in reverse white.The UAE flag colours now are painted on the wingtips facing the fuselage.
ARTC 2023 to be held in Newcastle
- MICE News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
Australian Regional Tourism has confirmed the city of Newcastle, NSW will be hosting the 2023 Australian Regional Tourism Convention (ARTC) to be held 10 - 12 October 2023.
Choice slams new Qantas credits deal
- BTN News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
Choice has responded to the Qantas announcement of flight credits extension, saying it's still unfair.
Avanti launches Superfare' discounts
- BTN News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
UK rail operator Avanti West Coast is trialling a new ultra-low-cost ticketing scheme with fares between London and the biggest cities in England on its northern route from now till end April.
El Al plans Melbourne non-stop
- BTN News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
Israel's El Al is planning direct flights between Tel Aviv and Melbourne, Australia by June 2024, the first non-stop air link between Israel and Australia.
Qantas expands China Air partnership
- BTN News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
Australia's Qantas Airways is expanding its partnership with Taiwan's China Airlines to enable the use of Qantas points to book reward seats on all China Airlines flights.
Jazeera plans Saudi airline
- BTN News
- Friday, 17 March 2023
Kuwait-based low-cost airline Jazeera Airways is planning to establish a subsidiary in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Accor appoints Healy its cco in Asia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 March 2023
International hotel operator Accor has a new executive committee, with Kerry Healy (pictured right) taking the lead as chief commercial officer for premium, mid-scale and economy brands in Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Asia Pacific.
NBN wins Western Sydney fibre internet deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 March 2023
Australia's under-construction Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) will use high-speed fibre internet provided by NBN.
Saudi duo order B787s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 March 2023
The new Saudi airline Riyadh Air has placed an order for 39 Boeing 787-9 jets, with options for 33 more, while state-owned Saudia, (formerly Saudi Arabian Airlines), has ordered 39 of the wide-body jets - a mix of B787-9s and 10s - with options for an additional 10.
APAC tourist arrivals 'could grow faster'
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 16 March 2023
Oxford Economics says its latest research indicates tourist arrivals into the Asia-Pacific region could reach 50 per cent of pre-Covid levels this year and fully recover in 2025 or 2026.
Bonza signs dnata catering deal
- BTN News
- Thursday, 16 March 2023
Dubai-based Emirates catering and aviation services firm dnata has won a multi-year contract with Australian startup Bonza to deliver the airline’s on-demand, 100 per cent Australian-made in-flight products, including quality meals, beverages and snack items.
To do this it will work from a new facility near the carrier’s base at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) – a first for the airport.
