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IATA pushing continuation of eased slot rules

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 July 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the European Union this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers.

SITE adds remote CITP option

: MICE News; Thursday, 14 July 2022

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) has rolled out a new remote proctoring option for those looking to earn their CITP credentials.

Gold Coast Airport extension closer

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 July 2022

In Queensland, Australia, the doors will open on a 30,000sqm expansion of the Gold Coast Airport terminal later this year as part of an A$500 million investment in the precinct.

LaoSafe health and hygiene hits 100 milestone

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 14 July 2022

LaoSafe has certified more than 100 tourism businesses throughout Laos in Southeast Asia.

Commonwealth Games could be disrupted by next UK rail strike

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Members of the British train driver union Aslef at eight train companies have voted to strike over pay - and timing may hit the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

American tips first quarterly profit since Covid hit

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

American Airlines Group says it expects to turn in its first pre tax quarterly profit since the onset of the pandemic, despite struggling with higher jet fuel costs and labour shortages.

Heathrow sets 100,000 a day summer cap

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

London's Heathrow Airport has limited passengers to 100,000 a day until September 11 as it struggles to cope with high demand and a lack of resources.

Education and careers expo to run at HKCEC later this month

: MICE News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

The 31st HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will be held from 21 to 24 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

Air Canada and Emirates to code share

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Canada's Air Canada and Dubai's Emirates intend to establish a code-share relationship later in 2022 that will offer customers the ability to book connecting travel between both airlines' networks with a single ticket, seamless connectivity at the carriers' respective global hubs and baggage transfers to their final destinations.

Heathrow fears further flight cuts

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

London Heathrow Airport told some airlines to cancel 61 flights on Monday July 11 because it did not have enough capacity to serve expected passenger numbers - and warned of more disruption this northern summer.

Boeing reveals Farnborough plan

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

US plane maker Boeing plans to officially unveil the new 737 MAX 10 at Farnborough International Airshow later in July, alongside the newest member of the 777X family.

Spirit still on the market

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

US low-cost carrier Frontier has told takeover target Spirit Air it will not raise its bid any further, leaving Spirit to decide its next step.

Wizz to cut another 5pc

: BTN News; Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Europe's Wizz Air says labour shortages - and strikes at airports where it flies - will force it to cut services this northern summer by another five per cent, backflipping on earlier expectations to reach full utilisation of its aircraft this year.