UK government names 'green' 12
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
The UK government has named the 12 countries on its 'green' (no quarantine) travel list for travel from May 17 - and airlines and holiday companies have hiked prices in tandem with the decision.
Doyle out to reset BA's image
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
British Airways (BA) is to feature its own staff in upcoming advertising ahead of the reopening of international travel on 17 May.
Qantas adds Melbourne-Burnie run
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
In Australia, Qantas is set to offer seven weekly return Melbourne-Burnie flights for the first time in 15 years, using 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprops.
It's currently a Rex route.
Qantas changes Club membership costs for newbies
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
Australia's Qantas is cutting the cost of joining its Qantas Club lounge program, but increasing the cost of renewals.
AENA should take the hit on airport costs - IATA
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from Covid-19.
ACCC blocks Qantas-JAL partnership
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) intends to deny authorisation for a joint business agreement between Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines covering flights between Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Australia delays border reopening, Qantas selects Sydney for first Sunrise flights
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
As the Australian government confirmed full international travel won't return until next year, flag carrier Qantas has confirmed its long-haul non-stop plans for flights to the USA and Europe (aka Project Sunrise) will launch from Sydney.
GBTA votes for change
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has voted to grant 'allied' or supplier members full voting rights and also to redefine ‘indirect’ membership as non-voting ‘affiliate’ members including press, student and honorary/retired members.
African MAX crash families call for changes to FAA management
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 07 May 2021
More than 900 family members and friends who lost loved ones in the March 2019 crash of a B737 MAX jet in Ethiopia have demanded that US president Joe Biden and Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg remove administrator Steven Dickson, Safety director Ali Bahrami and other top leaders at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
'New normal' tipped for Germany's events market
- MICE News
- Friday, 07 May 2021
A new survey of the events market in Germany by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) shows the events sector is changing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and claims the industry is in a transitional phase towards a new normal.
TWU demands transparency on Qantas support from NSW government
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 May 2021
The Australian Transport Workers’ Union is demanding the NSW government discloses the full amount of public subsidies including tax waivers and direct funding that has been promised to Qantas to keep its headquarters in Sydney.
Marriott to debut Moxy in Sydney
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 07 May 2021
Marriott International has signed an agreement with RF Corval and KS Hotels and Resorts to debut the Moxy brand in Sydney.Slated to open early 2023, the new-build Moxy Sydney Airport on Baxter Road will offer 301 guestrooms.
“The entry of Moxy Sydney Airport in one of Australia’s strongest markets will add to the group's existing Sydney portfolio, which includes our Sheraton, Marriott Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton, Courtyard by Marriott and Autograph Collection brands,” said Sean Hunt, area vice president, Marriott International, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.
Progress reported on proposed AHA/TAA merger
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 May 2021
Progress continues to be made towards the proposed merger of the Australian Hotel Association/Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association.
UK government names 'green' 12
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
The UK government has named the 12 countries on its 'green' (no quarantine) travel list for travel from May 17 - and airlines and holiday companies have hiked prices in tandem with the decision.
Doyle out to reset BA's image
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
British Airways (BA) is to feature its own staff in upcoming advertising ahead of the reopening of international travel on 17 May.
Qantas adds Melbourne-Burnie run
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
In Australia, Qantas is set to offer seven weekly return Melbourne-Burnie flights for the first time in 15 years, using 50-seat Bombardier Q300 turboprops.
It's currently a Rex route.
Qantas changes Club membership costs for newbies
- BTN News
- Sunday, 09 May 2021
Australia's Qantas is cutting the cost of joining its Qantas Club lounge program, but increasing the cost of renewals.
AENA should take the hit on airport costs - IATA
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that proposals by AENA to increase user charges at the 46 airports it operates across Spain could damage Spain’s economic and employment recovery from Covid-19.
ACCC blocks Qantas-JAL partnership
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) intends to deny authorisation for a joint business agreement between Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines covering flights between Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Australia delays border reopening, Qantas selects Sydney for first Sunrise flights
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
As the Australian government confirmed full international travel won't return until next year, flag carrier Qantas has confirmed its long-haul non-stop plans for flights to the USA and Europe (aka Project Sunrise) will launch from Sydney.
GBTA votes for change
- BTN News
- Saturday, 08 May 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has voted to grant 'allied' or supplier members full voting rights and also to redefine ‘indirect’ membership as non-voting ‘affiliate’ members including press, student and honorary/retired members.
African MAX crash families call for changes to FAA management
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 07 May 2021
More than 900 family members and friends who lost loved ones in the March 2019 crash of a B737 MAX jet in Ethiopia have demanded that US president Joe Biden and Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg remove administrator Steven Dickson, Safety director Ali Bahrami and other top leaders at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
'New normal' tipped for Germany's events market
- MICE News
- Friday, 07 May 2021
A new survey of the events market in Germany by the German National Tourist Board (GNTB) shows the events sector is changing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and claims the industry is in a transitional phase towards a new normal.
TWU demands transparency on Qantas support from NSW government
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 May 2021
The Australian Transport Workers’ Union is demanding the NSW government discloses the full amount of public subsidies including tax waivers and direct funding that has been promised to Qantas to keep its headquarters in Sydney.
Marriott to debut Moxy in Sydney
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 07 May 2021
Marriott International has signed an agreement with RF Corval and KS Hotels and Resorts to debut the Moxy brand in Sydney.Slated to open early 2023, the new-build Moxy Sydney Airport on Baxter Road will offer 301 guestrooms.
“The entry of Moxy Sydney Airport in one of Australia’s strongest markets will add to the group's existing Sydney portfolio, which includes our Sheraton, Marriott Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton, Courtyard by Marriott and Autograph Collection brands,” said Sean Hunt, area vice president, Marriott International, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.
Progress reported on proposed AHA/TAA merger
- BTN News
- Friday, 07 May 2021
Progress continues to be made towards the proposed merger of the Australian Hotel Association/Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association.
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