Strict staff vaccine rules working in AP
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 August 2021
Asia Pacific Airlines Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways now are among the growing ranks of airlines that require crew to be vaccinated or face termination - and the strategy seems to be working.
American extends alcohol ban
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 August 2021
American Airlines will not serve alcohol in the main cabin of its flights until January 18, 2022, the date when the US mask mandate on public transportation expires.
2021 travel and tourism revenues tipped to be less than half 2019 levels
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
Countries across the globe started preparing for northern summer 2021 at the beginning of the year to revive travel to their territories and enable tourists to visit safely.
WA to limit NSW arrivals
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
Western Australia will upgrade travel from New South Wales to the new 'extreme risk' category effective 12.01am Thursday, August 26, 2021.
DCC and NHS Covid pass news prompts WHO call
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS Covid Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel - and now wants the World Health Organization (WHO) to revisit its work to develop a global digital vaccine standard.
IATA urges governments to free funds
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly US$1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space and other activities.
South Korea sets Yeosu World Island Exhibition date
- MICE News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
Korea will debut a new international event – the Yeosu World Island Exhibition - in 2026.
Akasa asks India to recertify the MAX
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Indian startup Akasa Air has received its no-objection certificate from India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation and has asked the government there to recertify its preferred jet type - the B737 MAX.
FAA renames 'cold temperature restricted airports' program
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has renamed its 'cold temperature restricted airports' program 'cold temperature airports'.
Ryanair's ENAC dispute continues
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Ireland's budget airline Ryanair has stepped up its dispute with Italy's civil aviation authority (ENAC) after the authority threatened to fine the airline for not adjusting its IT and operating systems to ensure a supplement is not charged when booking seats next to underage passengers or people with disabilities.
Australia's domestic business class fares hit record low
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Australia's domestic business class fares have hit a record low, according to data compiled by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), with the monthly airfare index at 46.8 this month, falling 51.4 per cent since August 2020.
Qantas makes vaccinations mandatory
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Australia's Qantas will require all its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in a two-stage program that requires cabin crew, pilots and airport staff to be protected by 15 November and all others to be vaccinated by 31 March next year.
Amex awarded two patents
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
American Express Global Business Travel has been awarded two US patents for technology designed for corporate travellers and travel managers.
Strict staff vaccine rules working in AP
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 August 2021
Asia Pacific Airlines Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways now are among the growing ranks of airlines that require crew to be vaccinated or face termination - and the strategy seems to be working.
American extends alcohol ban
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 August 2021
American Airlines will not serve alcohol in the main cabin of its flights until January 18, 2022, the date when the US mask mandate on public transportation expires.
2021 travel and tourism revenues tipped to be less than half 2019 levels
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
Countries across the globe started preparing for northern summer 2021 at the beginning of the year to revive travel to their territories and enable tourists to visit safely.
WA to limit NSW arrivals
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
Western Australia will upgrade travel from New South Wales to the new 'extreme risk' category effective 12.01am Thursday, August 26, 2021.
DCC and NHS Covid pass news prompts WHO call
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS Covid Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel - and now wants the World Health Organization (WHO) to revisit its work to develop a global digital vaccine standard.
IATA urges governments to free funds
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly US$1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space and other activities.
South Korea sets Yeosu World Island Exhibition date
- MICE News
- Saturday, 21 August 2021
Korea will debut a new international event – the Yeosu World Island Exhibition - in 2026.
Akasa asks India to recertify the MAX
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Indian startup Akasa Air has received its no-objection certificate from India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation and has asked the government there to recertify its preferred jet type - the B737 MAX.
FAA renames 'cold temperature restricted airports' program
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has renamed its 'cold temperature restricted airports' program 'cold temperature airports'.
Ryanair's ENAC dispute continues
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Ireland's budget airline Ryanair has stepped up its dispute with Italy's civil aviation authority (ENAC) after the authority threatened to fine the airline for not adjusting its IT and operating systems to ensure a supplement is not charged when booking seats next to underage passengers or people with disabilities.
Australia's domestic business class fares hit record low
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Australia's domestic business class fares have hit a record low, according to data compiled by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), with the monthly airfare index at 46.8 this month, falling 51.4 per cent since August 2020.
Qantas makes vaccinations mandatory
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
Australia's Qantas will require all its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in a two-stage program that requires cabin crew, pilots and airport staff to be protected by 15 November and all others to be vaccinated by 31 March next year.
Amex awarded two patents
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 August 2021
American Express Global Business Travel has been awarded two US patents for technology designed for corporate travellers and travel managers.
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