Australian Aviation Hall of Fame to welcome inductees October 30
- BTN News
- Friday, 09 July 2021
The Australian Aviation Hall of Fame will welcome inductees on 30 October at the Historial Aircraft Restoriation Society (HARS) in Albion Park, NSW.
USA to keep travel restrictions for now
- BTN News
- Friday, 09 July 2021
A coalition of 24 industry organisations in the USA has urged the country's federal government to lift coronavirus restrictions that stop people travelling to the United States, but officials responded that reopening "will need more discussion".
IATA in 'mobility aids' move
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 09 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the handling of this vital equipment for travellers with disabilities.
Jewellery and gem shows to sparkle in Hong Kong this month
- MICE News
- Friday, 09 July 2021
The 37th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and seventh HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 25 to 29 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Travel guide for renal patients now available
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Renal care service company Diaverum has launched a holiday dialysis travel guide to allow renal patients world wide to travel while maintaining access to the treatments they need.
Marriott adds hybrid meetings option in Hong Kong
- MICE News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Hong Kong’s JW Marriott Hotel has added hybrid meetings/events with the integration of Extended Reality (xR), allowing virtual and face-to-face meetings/events to take place at the same time in the hotel’s venues.
May cabin demand up on April - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Recovery in international traffic in particular continued to be stymied by extensive government travel restrictions.
IATA invites nominations for diversity awards
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Carriers, Heathrow in Covid vaccination trial
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow Airport have joined forces to verify those arriving into the UK who are fully vaccinated – an identification process already in place for outbound travel to several countries. Earlier this week, Germany became the latest country to confirm it would accept fully vaccinated UK travellers without the need to quarantine. The new UK proving trial, enabling inbound travellers to present their fully vaccinated status, will support the government to move forward with its plans to remove quarantine for double jabbed passengers entering the UK from ‘amber list’ countries.
Choice produces consumer protection plan
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Consumer group Choice has called on Australian governments to fix Australia’s travel “cancellation chaos” with seven reforms, starting by making it easier for travellers to obtain refunds when plans are cancelled.
Air NZ plans international return
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Air New Zealand is planning a return to international skies from October 31, with flights to Los Angeles, Taipei, Vancouver, San Francisco, Honolulu, Singapore, Narita and Hong Kong.
Viking battens the hatches
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Viking says that because of the Australian government's position on travel (its Biosecurity Emergency Period is extended until 17 September), all bookings held by Australian passengers are cancelled until cruising returns.
Tokyo to declare a 'state of emergency'?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The UK recorded 32,548 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with 'hot spots' including areas with large student populations.
Australian Aviation Hall of Fame to welcome inductees October 30
- BTN News
- Friday, 09 July 2021
The Australian Aviation Hall of Fame will welcome inductees on 30 October at the Historial Aircraft Restoriation Society (HARS) in Albion Park, NSW.
USA to keep travel restrictions for now
- BTN News
- Friday, 09 July 2021
A coalition of 24 industry organisations in the USA has urged the country's federal government to lift coronavirus restrictions that stop people travelling to the United States, but officials responded that reopening "will need more discussion".
IATA in 'mobility aids' move
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 09 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a global Mobility Aids Action Group to examine and improve the transport journey of mobility aids including wheelchairs, with the objective of improving the handling of this vital equipment for travellers with disabilities.
Jewellery and gem shows to sparkle in Hong Kong this month
- MICE News
- Friday, 09 July 2021
The 37th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and seventh HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run from 25 to 29 July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Travel guide for renal patients now available
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Renal care service company Diaverum has launched a holiday dialysis travel guide to allow renal patients world wide to travel while maintaining access to the treatments they need.
Marriott adds hybrid meetings option in Hong Kong
- MICE News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Hong Kong’s JW Marriott Hotel has added hybrid meetings/events with the integration of Extended Reality (xR), allowing virtual and face-to-face meetings/events to take place at the same time in the hotel’s venues.
May cabin demand up on April - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports both international and domestic travel demand showed marginal improvements in May 2021, compared to the prior month, but traffic remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Recovery in international traffic in particular continued to be stymied by extensive government travel restrictions.
IATA invites nominations for diversity awards
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is inviting nominations for the 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Carriers, Heathrow in Covid vaccination trial
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow Airport have joined forces to verify those arriving into the UK who are fully vaccinated – an identification process already in place for outbound travel to several countries. Earlier this week, Germany became the latest country to confirm it would accept fully vaccinated UK travellers without the need to quarantine. The new UK proving trial, enabling inbound travellers to present their fully vaccinated status, will support the government to move forward with its plans to remove quarantine for double jabbed passengers entering the UK from ‘amber list’ countries.
Choice produces consumer protection plan
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Consumer group Choice has called on Australian governments to fix Australia’s travel “cancellation chaos” with seven reforms, starting by making it easier for travellers to obtain refunds when plans are cancelled.
Air NZ plans international return
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Air New Zealand is planning a return to international skies from October 31, with flights to Los Angeles, Taipei, Vancouver, San Francisco, Honolulu, Singapore, Narita and Hong Kong.
Viking battens the hatches
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
Viking says that because of the Australian government's position on travel (its Biosecurity Emergency Period is extended until 17 September), all bookings held by Australian passengers are cancelled until cruising returns.
Tokyo to declare a 'state of emergency'?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 08 July 2021
The UK recorded 32,548 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, with 'hot spots' including areas with large student populations.
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