IAG says some A350s have 'paint problem'
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
British Airways owner IAG says some of its A350s have 'painted surface degradation', but not to the same extent as Qatar Airways, which has grounded 23 of the type and is in court with Airbus to settle their dispute.
More carriers avoiding Russia
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Japan Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines and ANA Holdings have joined the list of airlines that will avoid Russian airspace and seek other routes to Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sabre takes Aeroflot off line
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Travel tech company Sabre has removed Russia's Aeroflot from its global distribution system (GDS), meaning its planes will not be available for travel agencies, travel web sites and global corporations to book.
Spirit adds Mexico non-stop
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines is adding a daily non-stop flight from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Monterrey, Mexico from June 22.
It will be the only non-stop service between the two cities.
Western Australia reopens
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Western Australia has reopened its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers after more than 700 days of restrictions and closures. Many thousands of inbound passengers are expected to land over the next few days and weeks as airlines clear backlogs.
WA to launch state tourism campaign
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 04 March 2022
The Western Australian government is launching a A$12 million Wander Out Yonder marketing campaign to encourage interstate travellers to holiday in Western Australia.
AAA Board appoints new leadership team
- BTN News
- Friday, 04 March 2022
The Australian Airports Association Board has appointed a new leadership team for 2022.
Kym Myes, Adelaide Airport executive general manager planning and infrastructure, has been appointed chair, supported by Perth Airport operations standards manager Jenny Kox as deputy.
ACCC okays Helloworld Corporate buy
- BTN News
- Friday, 04 March 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Helloworld Travel Limited’s corporate travel management division (Helloworld Corporate) by Corporate Travel Management Limited, known as CTM.
Boeing, Airbus join Russia sanctions
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
US plane maker Boeing has suspended major operations in Russia, as well as parts, maintenance and technical support services for that country’s airlines.
Etihad celebrates 15 years flying to Australia with Guest giveaway
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is offering 100 Etihad Guest members (and their partners) a free holiday in Abu Dhabi to celebrate 15 years flying to Australia.
AF/KLM cancels flights that involve overflying Russia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
Russia's ban on EU and UK carriers using its airspace has prompted Air France/KLM to suspend flights to China, Korea and Japan “while we study flight routes that avoid Russian airspace and that are in compliance with Dutch and international authorities’ directives”, the carrier said.
WestJet to buy Sunwing
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
Canadian airline WestJet Group is planning to buy leisure rival Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations for an undisclosed amount.
2021 a good year for airline safety - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
IAG says some A350s have 'paint problem'
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
British Airways owner IAG says some of its A350s have 'painted surface degradation', but not to the same extent as Qatar Airways, which has grounded 23 of the type and is in court with Airbus to settle their dispute.
More carriers avoiding Russia
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Japan Airlines, Nippon Cargo Airlines and ANA Holdings have joined the list of airlines that will avoid Russian airspace and seek other routes to Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sabre takes Aeroflot off line
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Travel tech company Sabre has removed Russia's Aeroflot from its global distribution system (GDS), meaning its planes will not be available for travel agencies, travel web sites and global corporations to book.
Spirit adds Mexico non-stop
- BTN News
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines is adding a daily non-stop flight from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Monterrey, Mexico from June 22.
It will be the only non-stop service between the two cities.
Western Australia reopens
- Health & Leisure
- Saturday, 05 March 2022
Western Australia has reopened its borders to fully-vaccinated travellers after more than 700 days of restrictions and closures. Many thousands of inbound passengers are expected to land over the next few days and weeks as airlines clear backlogs.
WA to launch state tourism campaign
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 04 March 2022
The Western Australian government is launching a A$12 million Wander Out Yonder marketing campaign to encourage interstate travellers to holiday in Western Australia.
AAA Board appoints new leadership team
- BTN News
- Friday, 04 March 2022
The Australian Airports Association Board has appointed a new leadership team for 2022.
Kym Myes, Adelaide Airport executive general manager planning and infrastructure, has been appointed chair, supported by Perth Airport operations standards manager Jenny Kox as deputy.
ACCC okays Helloworld Corporate buy
- BTN News
- Friday, 04 March 2022
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Helloworld Travel Limited’s corporate travel management division (Helloworld Corporate) by Corporate Travel Management Limited, known as CTM.
Boeing, Airbus join Russia sanctions
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
US plane maker Boeing has suspended major operations in Russia, as well as parts, maintenance and technical support services for that country’s airlines.
Etihad celebrates 15 years flying to Australia with Guest giveaway
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is offering 100 Etihad Guest members (and their partners) a free holiday in Abu Dhabi to celebrate 15 years flying to Australia.
AF/KLM cancels flights that involve overflying Russia
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
Russia's ban on EU and UK carriers using its airspace has prompted Air France/KLM to suspend flights to China, Korea and Japan “while we study flight routes that avoid Russian airspace and that are in compliance with Dutch and international authorities’ directives”, the carrier said.
WestJet to buy Sunwing
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
Canadian airline WestJet Group is planning to buy leisure rival Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations for an undisclosed amount.
2021 a good year for airline safety - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 03 March 2022
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