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BAA counts strike, ash and cold costs

: BTN News; Sunday, 27 June 2010

The Icelandic ash cloud, strikes by British Airways cabin staff and winter snow were responsible for a GBP10 million reduction in BAA's predicted earnings for the year.

Carriers warned to prepare for EU ETS

: BTN News; Sunday, 27 June 2010

The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) is almost certain to be enforced, experts at ATW's Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington have warned.

November date for Tourism Directions meet

: MICE News; Friday, 25 June 2010

Tourism Australia and the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism will stage the inaugural Australian Tourism Directions conference in November this year.

Business travellers clear on unacceptable flight extras

: BTN News; Friday, 25 June 2010

Business travellers on a budget airfare are prepared to pay more for extra legroom and entertainment, but baulk at having to pay for a reading light or to use the toilet, according to an online survey by Corporate Traveller.

Extend tarmac rules to international, DOT told

: BTN News; Friday, 25 June 2010

Following a four-hour 100 degree-plus US tarmac stranding that resulted in a number of Virgin Atlantic passengers being hospitalised, airline passenger advocacy group Flyersrights.org, has called on the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for additional measures to protect passengers.

Australia pushes business events at Expo 2010

: MICE News; Friday, 25 June 2010

More than 70 corporate clients from across North Asia stepped through the doors of the Australia Pavilion at Expo 2010 last week as part of a Tourism Australia (TA) promotion to highlight Australia’s credentials as a business events destination.

Buyer registrations open for CIBTM

: MICE News; Friday, 25 June 2010

Hosted buyer and visitor registration has opened for The China Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition (CIBTM), claimed to be the largest international event for the business travel and MICE industry in China and the wider Asia region.

AEG Ogden given nod for Perth Arena

: MICE News; Friday, 25 June 2010

Brisbane-based AEG Ogden has been given a contract by the Western Australian government covering operation and facilities management of the Perth Arena.

New transit system mooted for Heathrow

: BTN News; Friday, 25 June 2010

London, UK Heathrow Airport may build a new passenger transit system to link all of its terminals as part of a 10-year capital investment plan.

New terminal for New Delhi

: BTN News; Friday, 25 June 2010

New Delhi, India is to have a state-of-the-art new airport terminal which will be opened next month.

BA on recruitment drive

: BTN News; Friday, 25 June 2010

UK carrier British Airways has launched a recruitment drive for 1,250 new cabin crew to be employed at wage levels lower than incumbent staff as it continues its plan to drive down costs.

More planes for Emirates?

: BTN News; Friday, 25 June 2010

The ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammad, reportedly has said Emirates airline - which recently placed an order for 32 new superjumbo A-380 aircraft - will place another order next month at the Farnborough air show. He was quoted inthe Arabian Business web site and also reportedly said the same thing in a CNN interview.

Singapore Expo at forefront of MICE revival

: MICE News; Friday, 25 June 2010

Reports say Singapore Expo, located close to Changi Airport, will host a tenth of all business-related events in the city state in the next two years.