June saw worst-ever on time performance figures by Australian airlines
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 22 July 2022
For June 2022, The Australian Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) says on-time performance over all routes operated by participating airlines (Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink, Rex Airlines, Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines) averaged 63.0 per cent for on time arrivals and 61.9 per cent for on time departures.
CWT pilot adds NDC content
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 July 2022
US-based Travel management platform CWT has a new pilot program that will see its travel agents making live NDC bookings for customers via its global distribution technology partners.
Raytheon UK and alta in ‘women in aviation and aerospace’ partnership
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 July 2022
Raytheon UK and alta have confirmed a partnership to further support women in aviation and aerospace.
Insurance firm compares ex-UK European cities' weekend getaway costs
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 21 July 2022
New analysis claims the most affordable European city break for couples from the UK is Warsaw in Poland.
Indesign takes over LTM
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 July 2022
In Australia, Sydney-based Indesign Media Group has acquired Luxury Travel Media (LTM) from Gary Allen.
ACCC in three-pronged anti-scam call
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 July 2022
The financial and emotional devastation caused by scams every year in Australia could be reduced if government, consumer groups and the private sector worked together to make Australia a much harder target for scammers, said Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb in an address to the Law Council of Australia.
Embraer releases 20-year market outlook
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
World-wide demand for air travel, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) will grow 3.2 per cent annually (CAGR) over the next two decades.
R-R and easyJet in hydrogen initiative
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
European airline easyJet and Rolls-Royce are partnering on H2ZERO to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment.
Dix to headline Melbourne Opera special
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Melbourne Opera is staging the Gaetano Donizetti bel canto masterpiece that Australian audiences enjoyed 45 years ago, when Dame Joan Sutherland performed the title role.
It has not been performed in Melbourne for over 30 years.
International star coloratura soprano Helena Dix, described as “the most exciting voice since Joan Sutherland”, returns to Melbourne to perform.
International star coloratura soprano Helena Dix, described as “the most exciting voice since Joan Sutherland”, returns to Melbourne to perform.
Spirit adds Houston crew base
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
The USA's Spirit Airlines plans a crew base for 150 pilots and 300 flight attendants at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, after earlier announcing bases at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and Miami International Airport.
Emirates to reopen three Australian lounges
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Dubai-based Emirates will by August have reopened its Sydney, Melbourne and Perth airport lounges.
777 Partners places MAX order
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
The USA-based investment house 777 Partners has announced an order for 30 737-8-200s and an option for 36 more.
Delta bets on MAX 10 okay
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Despite plane maker Boeing facing a December US government deadline to have the 737 MAX 10 approved to fly, Delta Air Lines has ordered 100 MAX 10s, worth about US$13.5 billion list. It also holds options for 30 more.
June saw worst-ever on time performance figures by Australian airlines
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 22 July 2022
For June 2022, The Australian Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) says on-time performance over all routes operated by participating airlines (Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink, Rex Airlines, Virgin Australia and Virgin Australia Regional Airlines) averaged 63.0 per cent for on time arrivals and 61.9 per cent for on time departures.
CWT pilot adds NDC content
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 July 2022
US-based Travel management platform CWT has a new pilot program that will see its travel agents making live NDC bookings for customers via its global distribution technology partners.
Raytheon UK and alta in ‘women in aviation and aerospace’ partnership
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 July 2022
Raytheon UK and alta have confirmed a partnership to further support women in aviation and aerospace.
Insurance firm compares ex-UK European cities' weekend getaway costs
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 21 July 2022
New analysis claims the most affordable European city break for couples from the UK is Warsaw in Poland.
Indesign takes over LTM
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 July 2022
In Australia, Sydney-based Indesign Media Group has acquired Luxury Travel Media (LTM) from Gary Allen.
ACCC in three-pronged anti-scam call
- BTN News
- Thursday, 21 July 2022
The financial and emotional devastation caused by scams every year in Australia could be reduced if government, consumer groups and the private sector worked together to make Australia a much harder target for scammers, said Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb in an address to the Law Council of Australia.
Embraer releases 20-year market outlook
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
World-wide demand for air travel, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) will grow 3.2 per cent annually (CAGR) over the next two decades.
R-R and easyJet in hydrogen initiative
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
European airline easyJet and Rolls-Royce are partnering on H2ZERO to develop hydrogen combustion engine technology capable of powering a range of aircraft, including those in the narrow-body market segment.
Dix to headline Melbourne Opera special
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Melbourne Opera is staging the Gaetano Donizetti bel canto masterpiece that Australian audiences enjoyed 45 years ago, when Dame Joan Sutherland performed the title role.
It has not been performed in Melbourne for over 30 years.
International star coloratura soprano Helena Dix, described as “the most exciting voice since Joan Sutherland”, returns to Melbourne to perform.
International star coloratura soprano Helena Dix, described as “the most exciting voice since Joan Sutherland”, returns to Melbourne to perform.
Spirit adds Houston crew base
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
The USA's Spirit Airlines plans a crew base for 150 pilots and 300 flight attendants at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, after earlier announcing bases at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport and Miami International Airport.
Emirates to reopen three Australian lounges
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Dubai-based Emirates will by August have reopened its Sydney, Melbourne and Perth airport lounges.
777 Partners places MAX order
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 July 2022
The USA-based investment house 777 Partners has announced an order for 30 737-8-200s and an option for 36 more.
Delta bets on MAX 10 okay
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Despite plane maker Boeing facing a December US government deadline to have the 737 MAX 10 approved to fly, Delta Air Lines has ordered 100 MAX 10s, worth about US$13.5 billion list. It also holds options for 30 more.
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