UK travel agent found guilty of GBP2.6 million theft
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
UK travel agent Lyne Barlow, 39, faces a prison sentence for allegedly stealing up to GBP2.6 million from "several hundred" customers.
Qantas asks Airbus to commit to jet delivery times
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Australia's Qantas ceo Alan Joyce is to press Airbus ceo Guillaume Faury to commit to delivery timelines for 12 A350-1000s, A321-200NY(XLR), and A220-300 jet orders placed in May.
Lufthansa blocks tracker batteries
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Germany's Lufthansa has moved to block the use of lithium ion-powered luggage trackers such as Apple AirTags.
InterCon Sydney completes A$120m upgrade
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Australia’s InterContinental Sydney has completed a A$120 million renovation program which included a redesign of its 509 guest rooms, public spaces, wellness areas, club lounge, restaurants and bars.
Included in the upgrade was a redesign of the hotel’s entrance and reception area. The main feature of this space is a new and intricate feature art wall that details a historical timeline of the city and property from 1788 to the present day.
Travelport adds Booking.com and Hertz content
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Travelport GDS has made more content available to agents through new agreements with Booking.com and Hertz covering options for accommodation rates and car rentals.
Qantas and Virgin Australia call time on Rohrlach stoush
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
The legal battle between Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia over Nick Rohrlach, the new head of Virgin’s loyalty program, has ended.
AF447 trial begins
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
The final minutes of the Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Paris, France that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 killing all 228 people on board, is the subject of a trial where Air France and aircraft maker Airbus face charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Scotland's airline on the block
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Loganair, known as Scotland's airline, is up for sale.
World Cup given extra capacity
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
The upcoming FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Qatar, but a lack of accommodation there will see nearby countries benefit from demand.
IASS names keynote speakers
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Acting US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Billy Nolen and Delta chief executive Ed Bastian will be keynote speakers at Flight Safety Foundation’s 75th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS), scheduled for November 07–09 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, CNN Center, Atlanta, USA.
Alliance adds two ATR42-600s
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, has delivered two new ATR42-600s to India’s Alliance Air on a long-term operating lease, with the planes to serve domestic routes, with a particular focus on challenging airfields in the Himalayas. “The ATR42-600 is particularly well suited to serve the most remote and demanding airfields in the Himalayas, which feature both high elevation and short runways.
Philippines in new MICE push
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
As industries regain confidence in business travel, the Philippines’ MICE sector is aiming to rebuild, backed by government programs to lure event organisers and business travellers.
Mabry new AA APAC and EMEA vice president ops
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
American Airlines has appointed Kyle Mabry vice president of operations and commercial for EMEA and APAC.
UK travel agent found guilty of GBP2.6 million theft
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
UK travel agent Lyne Barlow, 39, faces a prison sentence for allegedly stealing up to GBP2.6 million from "several hundred" customers.
Qantas asks Airbus to commit to jet delivery times
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Australia's Qantas ceo Alan Joyce is to press Airbus ceo Guillaume Faury to commit to delivery timelines for 12 A350-1000s, A321-200NY(XLR), and A220-300 jet orders placed in May.
Lufthansa blocks tracker batteries
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Germany's Lufthansa has moved to block the use of lithium ion-powered luggage trackers such as Apple AirTags.
InterCon Sydney completes A$120m upgrade
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Australia’s InterContinental Sydney has completed a A$120 million renovation program which included a redesign of its 509 guest rooms, public spaces, wellness areas, club lounge, restaurants and bars.
Included in the upgrade was a redesign of the hotel’s entrance and reception area. The main feature of this space is a new and intricate feature art wall that details a historical timeline of the city and property from 1788 to the present day.
Travelport adds Booking.com and Hertz content
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 October 2022
Travelport GDS has made more content available to agents through new agreements with Booking.com and Hertz covering options for accommodation rates and car rentals.
Qantas and Virgin Australia call time on Rohrlach stoush
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
The legal battle between Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia over Nick Rohrlach, the new head of Virgin’s loyalty program, has ended.
AF447 trial begins
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
The final minutes of the Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Paris, France that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 killing all 228 people on board, is the subject of a trial where Air France and aircraft maker Airbus face charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Scotland's airline on the block
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Loganair, known as Scotland's airline, is up for sale.
World Cup given extra capacity
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
The upcoming FIFA World Cup will be hosted in Qatar, but a lack of accommodation there will see nearby countries benefit from demand.
IASS names keynote speakers
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Acting US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator Billy Nolen and Delta chief executive Ed Bastian will be keynote speakers at Flight Safety Foundation’s 75th annual International Air Safety Summit (IASS), scheduled for November 07–09 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel, CNN Center, Atlanta, USA.
Alliance adds two ATR42-600s
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, has delivered two new ATR42-600s to India’s Alliance Air on a long-term operating lease, with the planes to serve domestic routes, with a particular focus on challenging airfields in the Himalayas. “The ATR42-600 is particularly well suited to serve the most remote and demanding airfields in the Himalayas, which feature both high elevation and short runways.
Philippines in new MICE push
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
As industries regain confidence in business travel, the Philippines’ MICE sector is aiming to rebuild, backed by government programs to lure event organisers and business travellers.
Mabry new AA APAC and EMEA vice president ops
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 11 October 2022
American Airlines has appointed Kyle Mabry vice president of operations and commercial for EMEA and APAC.
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