UK government drops the boom on Heathrow
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
UK government ministers have told London Heathrow airport to provide a plan to resolve the airport’s staffing problems, after it asked airlines to cut flights to meet a 100,000-a-day passenger cap.
Emirates refuses to accept Heathrow cuts
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
London Heathrow airport (LHR) - which has told airlines it is imposing a cap that will limit departing passenger numbers to 100,000 a day until mid-September - has been told by Emirates that it won't play ball.
Hong Kong considers easing some entry rules
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Hong Kong’s new health chief is mulling conditional quarantine-free travel in time for a global bankers’ summit.
Rex buys Cobham's NJE
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
As has been widely tipped, Australia's Regional Express (Rex) is buying fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) and freight operator National Jet Express from Adelaide-based Cobham Aviation in a deal valued at around A$48 million.
Malaysia Airlines renews SITA agreement
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Malaysia Airlines has renewed its partnership with Sita for a comprehensive upgrade that will link its global operations to its hub in Kuala Lumpur via a fast, secure and reliable network.As part of the five-year agreement, the airline will leverage Sita Connect, specifically designed for the air transport industry, to meet the airline’s needs in and outside airports.
ACI in LTAG push
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America-Caribbean and ACI North America jointly are urging State representatives at the upcoming high-level meeting organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to reach an agreement on a Long-term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for CO2 emissions reductions, aligned with the Paris Agreement 1.5°C goal and the industry objective of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
New menu items offered at GCCEC
- MICE News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
In Queensland, Australia, visitors to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) will be treated to a wide selection of new menu items this year, as it launches a new menu compendium, including more than 500 items. With a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, the kitchen team has spent months designing, trialling and defining a menu that caters for all palates and includes healthy options for both plated and buffet events.
Rex to offer Melbourne-Devonport 12 times a week
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Australia's Regional Express (Rex) has put tickets on sale for its twice-daily return flights (12 a week) between Melbourne and Devonport that launch on August 19.
P&O Australia reopens for business
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
P&O Australia is reopening cruises in Australasia and the Pacific, with a planned Pacific Explorer voyage departing Sydney on 08 August to visit Auckland, Lautoka and Dravuni for the first time in more than two years.
Covid: Qantas stays in step with Federal government
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Australia's Qantas will stop requiring passengers on its international flights to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from 19 July.
The change is in line with the country's Federal government policy.
Spirit vote delayed again
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
USA carriers Spirit Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue are no further forward in their fight for Spirit shareholder support for a takeover.
PATA and GBTA schedule inaugural joint summit
- MICE News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) are to host a PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the new Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from December 8-9, 2022.
GBTA calls for EC to work on staff shortages
UK government drops the boom on Heathrow
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
UK government ministers have told London Heathrow airport to provide a plan to resolve the airport’s staffing problems, after it asked airlines to cut flights to meet a 100,000-a-day passenger cap.
Emirates refuses to accept Heathrow cuts
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
London Heathrow airport (LHR) - which has told airlines it is imposing a cap that will limit departing passenger numbers to 100,000 a day until mid-September - has been told by Emirates that it won't play ball.
Hong Kong considers easing some entry rules
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Hong Kong’s new health chief is mulling conditional quarantine-free travel in time for a global bankers’ summit.
Rex buys Cobham's NJE
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
As has been widely tipped, Australia's Regional Express (Rex) is buying fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) and freight operator National Jet Express from Adelaide-based Cobham Aviation in a deal valued at around A$48 million.
Malaysia Airlines renews SITA agreement
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Malaysia Airlines has renewed its partnership with Sita for a comprehensive upgrade that will link its global operations to its hub in Kuala Lumpur via a fast, secure and reliable network.As part of the five-year agreement, the airline will leverage Sita Connect, specifically designed for the air transport industry, to meet the airline’s needs in and outside airports.
ACI in LTAG push
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Airports Council International (ACI) World, ACI Africa, ACI Asia-Pacific, ACI EUROPE, ACI Latin America-Caribbean and ACI North America jointly are urging State representatives at the upcoming high-level meeting organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to reach an agreement on a Long-term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) for CO2 emissions reductions, aligned with the Paris Agreement 1.5°C goal and the industry objective of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
New menu items offered at GCCEC
- MICE News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
In Queensland, Australia, visitors to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) will be treated to a wide selection of new menu items this year, as it launches a new menu compendium, including more than 500 items. With a focus on local and seasonal ingredients, the kitchen team has spent months designing, trialling and defining a menu that caters for all palates and includes healthy options for both plated and buffet events.
Rex to offer Melbourne-Devonport 12 times a week
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Australia's Regional Express (Rex) has put tickets on sale for its twice-daily return flights (12 a week) between Melbourne and Devonport that launch on August 19.
P&O Australia reopens for business
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
P&O Australia is reopening cruises in Australasia and the Pacific, with a planned Pacific Explorer voyage departing Sydney on 08 August to visit Auckland, Lautoka and Dravuni for the first time in more than two years.
Covid: Qantas stays in step with Federal government
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
Australia's Qantas will stop requiring passengers on its international flights to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from 19 July.
The change is in line with the country's Federal government policy.
Spirit vote delayed again
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
USA carriers Spirit Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue are no further forward in their fight for Spirit shareholder support for a takeover.
PATA and GBTA schedule inaugural joint summit
- MICE News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) are to host a PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit at the new Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from December 8-9, 2022.
GBTA calls for EC to work on staff shortages
- BTN News
- Friday, 15 July 2022
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