Travel recovery hampered by 'nonsensical' US regulations - American
- BTN News
- Monday, 06 June 2022
US airlines are still calling for the Biden administration to end Covid-19 pre-departure testing requirements for international air travel, with American Airlines ceo Robert Isom calling restrictions "nonsensical" and saying they held back leisure and business travel recovery.
Asia Pacific 'on the road to travel recovery'
- BTN News
- Monday, 06 June 2022
The progressive relaxation of Asia Pacific border restrictions has seen regional airlines record a 272.9 per cent year-on-year April increase in international passengers carried and a 302.7 per cent increase in revenue passenger (RPK).
Minister calls for 'end to overselling and the introduction of automatic compensation'
- BTN News
- Monday, 06 June 2022
European airlines including Easyjet and Wizz Air have cancelled dozens of flights as the UK's air travel disruption continues.
UK government enters airline row
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
The UK government has stepped into the airline-passenger dispute prompted by British Airways and easyJet cancelling dozens of flights ahead of the extended Queen’s platinum jubilee bank holiday in early June.
American plans return to Australia
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
American Airlines is planning a daily Los Angeles-Sydney, Australia from October 26, the start of the 2022/23 northern winter flying season, using a Boeing 787-9 (and B777s from December).
Malaysia Airlines to use SAF
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
Malaysia Airlines will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a B737-800 passenger flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on June 5th.
Qantas opens Perth transit lounge to all
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
Australia's Qantas is temporarily opening its Perth International Transit Lounge to qualifying passengers on all international flights.
WA eases vax rules
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
Western Australia (WA) has dropped its unvaccinated international arrivals cap and mandatory seven-day quarantine period for returning unvaccinated Australians and permanent residents.
US carriers still fighting staff shortages
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
As US demand for flights booms, many airlines there report a shortage of pilots due to retirements and pandemic cutbacks, with American Airlines saying it's had to park many of its smaller regional jets.
Frontier offers US$250m sweetener to Spirit
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
In the USA, Frontier Airlines is adding a sweetener to its bid for Spirit Airlines - a breakup or reverse termination fee of US$250 million, even if regulators block the deal.
American, Qatar ink new code-share deal
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
American Airlines has launched a new service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Doha, Qatar and expanded its strategic alliance with Qatar Air, inking a new code-share agreement that enables American’s customers to book travel to 16 more Qatar Airways destination countries.
Go City launches Bangkok pass, expands others
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 03 June 2022
Multi-attraction pass developer Go City has launched its Bangkok pass as well as a renewed promotion in Thailand.
Visitor economy stakeholders are not meeting digital literacy demands - Simpleview
- MICE News
- Friday, 03 June 2022
The visitor economy is not keeping pace with other industries and is fuelled by low digital literacy within organisations and stakeholders, according to a new survey into the current digital landscape by global technology company Simpleview.
Travel recovery hampered by 'nonsensical' US regulations - American
- BTN News
- Monday, 06 June 2022
US airlines are still calling for the Biden administration to end Covid-19 pre-departure testing requirements for international air travel, with American Airlines ceo Robert Isom calling restrictions "nonsensical" and saying they held back leisure and business travel recovery.
Asia Pacific 'on the road to travel recovery'
- BTN News
- Monday, 06 June 2022
The progressive relaxation of Asia Pacific border restrictions has seen regional airlines record a 272.9 per cent year-on-year April increase in international passengers carried and a 302.7 per cent increase in revenue passenger (RPK).
Minister calls for 'end to overselling and the introduction of automatic compensation'
- BTN News
- Monday, 06 June 2022
European airlines including Easyjet and Wizz Air have cancelled dozens of flights as the UK's air travel disruption continues.
UK government enters airline row
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
The UK government has stepped into the airline-passenger dispute prompted by British Airways and easyJet cancelling dozens of flights ahead of the extended Queen’s platinum jubilee bank holiday in early June.
American plans return to Australia
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
American Airlines is planning a daily Los Angeles-Sydney, Australia from October 26, the start of the 2022/23 northern winter flying season, using a Boeing 787-9 (and B777s from December).
Malaysia Airlines to use SAF
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
Malaysia Airlines will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a B737-800 passenger flight from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on June 5th.
Qantas opens Perth transit lounge to all
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
Australia's Qantas is temporarily opening its Perth International Transit Lounge to qualifying passengers on all international flights.
WA eases vax rules
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
Western Australia (WA) has dropped its unvaccinated international arrivals cap and mandatory seven-day quarantine period for returning unvaccinated Australians and permanent residents.
US carriers still fighting staff shortages
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
As US demand for flights booms, many airlines there report a shortage of pilots due to retirements and pandemic cutbacks, with American Airlines saying it's had to park many of its smaller regional jets.
Frontier offers US$250m sweetener to Spirit
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
In the USA, Frontier Airlines is adding a sweetener to its bid for Spirit Airlines - a breakup or reverse termination fee of US$250 million, even if regulators block the deal.
American, Qatar ink new code-share deal
- BTN News
- Sunday, 05 June 2022
American Airlines has launched a new service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Doha, Qatar and expanded its strategic alliance with Qatar Air, inking a new code-share agreement that enables American’s customers to book travel to 16 more Qatar Airways destination countries.
Go City launches Bangkok pass, expands others
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 03 June 2022
Multi-attraction pass developer Go City has launched its Bangkok pass as well as a renewed promotion in Thailand.
Visitor economy stakeholders are not meeting digital literacy demands - Simpleview
- MICE News
- Friday, 03 June 2022
The visitor economy is not keeping pace with other industries and is fuelled by low digital literacy within organisations and stakeholders, according to a new survey into the current digital landscape by global technology company Simpleview.