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Virgin Australia recruiting 'hundreds' of staff

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Virgin Australia is adding 'hundreds' of staff across a range of disciplines as it introduces another seven Boeing 737-800s to its fleet this year, taking the fleet to seven dozen jets.

Vietnam on course for reopening despite Omicron

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Vietnam is reporting close to 100,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 per day, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant drives a nationally unprecedented outbreak, with its total of confirmed Covid-19 cases at more than 3.3 million, the fourth highest in southeast Asia.

Fourth weekly flight for WA’s Derby Broome

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

In Western Australia, a fourth flight will be added to Aviair's Derby to Broome air service.

Crown faces Australian High Court money laundering action

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) has begun civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth for alleged serious and systemic non-compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws.

Biman Bangladesh moves to SabreSonic

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Bangladesh’s national flag carrier, has moved from its legacy technology system to Sabre’s Passenger Service System (PSS) in the first phase of a tech transformation. More is planned.

Western Australia reviews Covid rules

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Based on the latest health advice, upgraded public health and social measures will be introduced in Western Australia from 12.01am Thursday, 03 March.

Qatar Air to switch to Avios

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Qatar Airways will switch from Qmiles to Avios as its reward currency for all members world wide from late March 2022.Avios is the global loyalty currency used by British Airways Executive Club, AerClub, Iberia Plus and Vueling Club, and soon will be the Qatar Airways Privilege Club currency.

NZ eases self-isolation rules

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

New Zealand is lifting all self-isolation requirements for fully-vaccinated New Zealanders and eligible visa holders entering the country from Australia.

Bamboo readies Sydney route

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airlines will begin a twice-weekly B787-9 service between Sydney, Australia and Ho Chi Minh City from 30 March 2022.

FCM to launch interactive Ideas Exchange

: MICE News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Australia’s FCM Meetings and Events is to launch a new-look ‘Ideas Exchange’ specific to the MICE and travel industry, as part of a thought leadership series for 2022.

The world increases aid for Ukraine

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Most countries in Europe are closing their airspace to Russian airline overflights, and Ukraine is going to receive more money and arms to defend itself against Russian armed forces, including weapons from Australia and the USA.

Rex seeks to block Qantas's regional expansion

: BTN News; Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Australia's Regional Express (Rex) is working with litigation firm Clayton Utz to stop flag carrier Qantas launching services on regional routes where Rex is the incumbent - and that Rex believes will be unprofitable with more than one operator.

TSA keeps mask mandate alive

: BTN News; Monday, 28 February 2022

Despite the lifting of mask mandates across the USA, planes, airports, trains and other public transport will require passengers to use them until at least March 18.