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ACCC backs Qantas in Rex routes row

: BTN News; Sunday, 07 March 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is supporting Qantas’ decision to contest previously-exclusive Rex domestic routes.

TGS signs for Altea ground handlers' departure control system

: BTN News; Sunday, 07 March 2021

Turkish Ground Services (TGS) has signed for Amadeus Altéa Departure Control for Ground Handlers, which gives agents a single, intuitive interface to handle airline passengers.

Cruise companies act to limit Covid exposure

: BTN News; Sunday, 07 March 2021

As cruise companies try to find a workable way through the Covid pandemic, Princess Cruises has decided to cancel all of its long-haul ex-UK sailings to destinations including the Mediterranean, Norway, Scandinavia and Iceland through to 25 September.

WA to hold Crown Perth gaming licence inquiry

: BTN News; Sunday, 07 March 2021

Western Australia will hold a Royal Commission into the suitability of Crown Perth to continue holding a casino gaming licence following the findings of the Bergin Inquiry.

Home Covid-19 tests okayed for BA customers

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 05 March 2021

British Airways’ customers now can order discounted global antigen tests from government-approved Covid-19 testing company Qured at a cost of GBP33.

Arul set to take over from Goh at SIA

: BTN News; Friday, 05 March 2021

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has confirmed current regional vice president South West Pacific Philip Goh will retire in mid April after more than three decades with the carrier.

IATA calls for standardised Covid test and vaccination data

: BTN News; Friday, 05 March 2021

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports passenger traffic fell in January 2021, both compared to pre-Covid levels (January 2019) and compared to the immediate month prior (December 2020).

Mesa sets sights on Europe

: BTN News; Thursday, 04 March 2021

The USA's Mesa Air Group, which operates regional jet services for United and American, has signed a joint venture agreement with London-based consultancy Gramercy Associates and plans to apply for an EU air operator's certificate using Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft.

Thai to cut staff, trim fleet

: BTN News; Thursday, 04 March 2021

Thai Airways is planning to rationalise its fleet and cut jobs under its latest recovery plan figures.

US MICE industry tips face-to-face return this year

: BTN News; Thursday, 04 March 2021

US research firm Freeman says the majority of attendees (78 per cent) and exhibitors in the US expect to return to face-to-face events by late 2021.

Uber sells flying taxi division

: BTN News; Thursday, 04 March 2021

Taxi alternative Uber is selling its electric flying taxi division Uber Elevate to Joby Aviation and investing US$125 million in Joby.

Australia extends travel ban

: BTN News; Thursday, 04 March 2021

The Australian government has extended its ban on international travel by a further three months until June 17th, stopping all international travel (except for limited exceptions).