An-26 crashes in Russia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Early reports say there were no survivors after an Antonov An-26 Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise plane crashed into the ocean in far eastern Russia while on a flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport to Palana.
BA settles data breach claim
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The UK's British Airways (BA) has settled a case born out of the 2018 data breach that saw 420,000 passengers' personal information leaked, with those affected to receive a 'confidential settlement'.
UK divided on mask use from July 19
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Despite an official easing of Covid regulations from July 19 in England, some businesses including Heathrow airport will continue to demand their customers wear masks.
Italy targeted by budget airlines
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Italy is being targeted by budget carriers as the region gradually escapes Covid restrictions, with Wizz Air, Ryanair and Volotea among those adding airports and/or capacity in the country.
Germany eases arrivals rules
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Restrictions on people travelling from the UK, Portugal, Russia, India, and Nepal to Germany have been eased, meaning visitors full-vaccinated against Covid will not be quarantined upon arrival and unvaccinated visitors who test negative for coronavirus after five days avoid a 10-day isolation period.
Air Cairo adds two A320s
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of the first of two leased A320-200neos, with a second aircraft due in August.
US travellers face delays
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Predictably, US travellers are complaining that flights are less than perfect as airlines struggle to put crew on planes, flights are delayed, airports are crowded and IT glitches seem more prevalent.
Cathay in branded shopping move
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
In a boost for staff, customers and shareholders, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways is diversifying to provide offers in hospitality and shopping to help compensate for the collapse in travel demand.
Carnival vessels are back
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Carnival Cruise Line has restarted cruising from the USA's PortMiami, with a six-day Carnival Horizon cruise with stops in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay.
BESydney lifts wins total to 84
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Sydney, Australia has been named as the host city for the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) national conference Pathology Update 2022.
Australian Grand Prix cancelled
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Australia’s Formula 1 Grand Prix motor race - which was scheduled to take place in Melbourne, 21 November 2021 - has been cancelled, as has October’s Moto GP on Phillip Island.
Chijioke takes major EIC role
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Augustine (Gus) Chijioke (pictured right) has been appointed director of Certification and Education for the US-based Events Industry Council(EIC).Chijioke's remit includes directing the CMP and CMP-HC credentials program - recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry, to ensure that the examination program continues to adhere to the highest test development and administration standards and continuing to grow and develop the organisation’s educational products and services.
HKTDC Careers Expo set for July 15 start
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The 30th edition of the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will run from 15 to 18 July (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
An-26 crashes in Russia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Early reports say there were no survivors after an Antonov An-26 Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise plane crashed into the ocean in far eastern Russia while on a flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky airport to Palana.
BA settles data breach claim
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The UK's British Airways (BA) has settled a case born out of the 2018 data breach that saw 420,000 passengers' personal information leaked, with those affected to receive a 'confidential settlement'.
UK divided on mask use from July 19
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Despite an official easing of Covid regulations from July 19 in England, some businesses including Heathrow airport will continue to demand their customers wear masks.
Italy targeted by budget airlines
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Italy is being targeted by budget carriers as the region gradually escapes Covid restrictions, with Wizz Air, Ryanair and Volotea among those adding airports and/or capacity in the country.
Germany eases arrivals rules
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Restrictions on people travelling from the UK, Portugal, Russia, India, and Nepal to Germany have been eased, meaning visitors full-vaccinated against Covid will not be quarantined upon arrival and unvaccinated visitors who test negative for coronavirus after five days avoid a 10-day isolation period.
Air Cairo adds two A320s
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Air Cairo has taken delivery of the first of two leased A320-200neos, with a second aircraft due in August.
US travellers face delays
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Predictably, US travellers are complaining that flights are less than perfect as airlines struggle to put crew on planes, flights are delayed, airports are crowded and IT glitches seem more prevalent.
Cathay in branded shopping move
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
In a boost for staff, customers and shareholders, Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways is diversifying to provide offers in hospitality and shopping to help compensate for the collapse in travel demand.
Carnival vessels are back
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Carnival Cruise Line has restarted cruising from the USA's PortMiami, with a six-day Carnival Horizon cruise with stops in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay.
BESydney lifts wins total to 84
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Sydney, Australia has been named as the host city for the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) national conference Pathology Update 2022.
Australian Grand Prix cancelled
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Australia’s Formula 1 Grand Prix motor race - which was scheduled to take place in Melbourne, 21 November 2021 - has been cancelled, as has October’s Moto GP on Phillip Island.
Chijioke takes major EIC role
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
Augustine (Gus) Chijioke (pictured right) has been appointed director of Certification and Education for the US-based Events Industry Council(EIC).Chijioke's remit includes directing the CMP and CMP-HC credentials program - recognised globally as the badge of excellence in the events industry, to ensure that the examination program continues to adhere to the highest test development and administration standards and continuing to grow and develop the organisation’s educational products and services.
HKTDC Careers Expo set for July 15 start
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The 30th edition of the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo will run from 15 to 18 July (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
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