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PIA suspends Kabul flights

: BTN News; Sunday, 17 October 2021

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended flights to Kabul, Afghanistan, after the Taliban government ordered the airline to cut ticket prices to the levels applying before the fall of the Western-backed Afghan government in August.

Qantas to fly long-haul from November 1

: BTN News; Sunday, 17 October 2021

Australia's Qantas has again brought forward the restart of its international B787 schedule to November 1 for fully-vaccinated Australian citizens and residents and plans to operate up to five return flights a week from Sydney to London, UK via Darwin, and up to four return flights a week from Sydney to Los Angeles, USA.

Boeing hit by new 787 problem

: BTN News; Sunday, 17 October 2021

A new production issue has hit Boeing's 787 program.

St Regis adding 11 hotels

: BTN News; Sunday, 17 October 2021

The St Regis upmarket hotel brand is nearly doubling its current portfolio of 15 resorts with the addition of 11 new properties in the Caribbean, North America, North Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

Osaka produces MICE marketing video

: MICE News; Friday, 15 October 2021

As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai approaches, the Osaka Convention and Tourist Bureau has created a MICE promotional video showcasing Osaka’s appeal - and has also designed a new Osaka meeting and event planning brochure for event planners who are considering Osaka as their next host destination.

GBTA sets conference agenda

: MICE News; Friday, 15 October 2021

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) will stage its annual convention 17-19 November 2021 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Hurihanganui to head Auckland Airport

: BTN News; Friday, 15 October 2021

Carrie Hurihanganui, chief operating officer of Air New Zealand, has resigned to take on the role of chief executive at Auckland Airport.

Golden Door in SIA health initiative

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 14 October 2021

California, USA-based Golden Door will supply health-focused meals, exercise, and well-being options to Singapore Airlines customers on flights between Singapore and the USA.

Air Canada boosts Delhi options

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 14 October 2021

Air Canada is adding additional flights from Toronto to Delhi and a new year-round, non-stop route between Montreal and Delhi.

Flyr opts for MAX 8s

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 October 2021

Norway’s Flyr has signed a letter of intent with Air Lease Corporation for six Boeing 737 MAX 8s with options for a further four. Deliveries are due to commence early next year, with the options possibly exercised in 2023.

UK HGV driver shortage hitting sea freight

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 October 2021

In the UK, the shortage of heavy goods vehicle drivers continues, with cargo ships from Asia being turned away from the port of Felixstowe in England because there aren’t enough drivers to pick up containers.

Delta warns of Q4 loss as it expands

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 October 2021

The US's Delta Air Lines has reported higher-than-expected third quarter revenue - and a profit of US$1.2 billion achieved without state aid - but warned fuel price hikes will squeeze its bottom line in Q4 despite improving travel demand.

India to sell Air India subsidiary

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 October 2021

After selling Air India this month to the Tata group, the Indian government is putting AI's regional carrier Alliance Air Services on the block as it accelerates its state sell-off plans.