BMI adds mobile web site
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 April 2011
Lufthansa subsidiary British Midland International (BMI) has launched a mobile website.
Aeromexico IPO raises US$332 million
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 April 2011
Mexican airline Aeromexico has raised close to US$332 million from its initial public offering (IPO), with the initial share sale two times oversubscribed. The 15 per cent-plus IPO was part of a US$1.3 billion, two-year capitalisation plan.
UK APD freeze 'good news' - IATA
- BTN News
- Sunday, 17 April 2011
The UK government decision not to increase Britain’s Air Passenger Duty (APD) has been applauded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Fukushima a problem till 2012?
- BTN News
- Sunday, 17 April 2011
Japanese authorities say the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant will be a problem for another six to nine months.
BA inks Royal Jordanian code share
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
UK carrier British Airways (BA) and Royal Jordanian of Jordan have inked a code share agreement effective April 19, meaning passengers now can buy a British Airways ticket between Heathrow and Amman on flights operated by Royal Jordanian.
Air Pacific cancels eight B787 orders
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
US planemaker Boeing says Fijian airline Air Pacific has cancelled orders for eight 787s, worth US$1.5 billion, taking the total number of B787 cancellations to 140.
BA, Unite still talking
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
UK carrier British Airways' long-running dispute with its cabin crew is closer - if not close - to resolution with strike talks on hold for 28 days despite members of the Unite union recently voting to stage fresh walkouts.
Qantas restores most Tokyo direct services
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
Australia's Qantas will resume most direct flights between Australia and Tokyo from 19th April 2011. Perth flights will not be included until May 10.
Lufthansa boosts A++ membership
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
The Lufthansa subsidiary British Midland International on April 1 joined Atlantic Plus-Plus, the German flag carrier's joint venture that includes United Airlines, Continental Airlines and Air Canada.
Heathrow considers geothermal heating
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
The UK's London Heathrow Airport may use geothermal energy next winter to stop parked planes getting stuck in ice.
UK to ignore liquids easing date
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
The UK government says it will not relax its ban on carrying liquids in airline hand luggage after warnings from airlines that the move would trigger chaos at airports.
Air Canada to launch new leisure brand?
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 April 2011
Canada's Air Canada reportedly has informed its unions that it wants to launch a 10-plane leisure carrier to compete with Air Transat, Sunwing-Signature and others. Destinations could include Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean and possibly some major US cities.
Turkish moves to allow global agent access
- BTN News
- Thursday, 14 April 2011
Turkey's Turkish Airlines and GDS Amadeus have signed a three-year agreement that guarantees travel agents outside Turkey access to the full range of the carrier's fares, inventory and schedules.
