Scammers targeting 'stressed' passengers
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 June 2024
Scammers are pretending to be airlines and using similar language when communicating with people on X, Which? says.
Outage delays hit Sydney
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 June 2024
A technical issue with Australian Border Force 'smart gates' sparked chaos at Sydney International Airport on the weekend, with customers having to join long queues.
China outbound 'on the way back'
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 June 2024
According to travel IT firm Sabre, China's outbound tourism totals are up 392 per cent this year compared to last.
Pre-pandemic, travellers from China made 155 million international trips, collectively spending US$245, but this year's comeback has taken time.
IASC sides with Qantas on Bali capacity
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 June 2024
Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) has issued a draft determination proposing to grant 2,320 seats of passenger capacity per week to Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, and to deny Virgin Australia’s application for 2,464 seats.
Saudi Arabia starts unmanned air taxi trials
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
Saudi Arabia-based Front End has conducted the first unmanned air taxi trial in Mecca, supported by urban air mobility (UAM) company EHang.
The trial is aimed at streamlining transportation to key locations during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a gathering of diverse nationalities with unique logistical challenges.
Mishandled baggage counts continue to fall
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage has continued to improve, according to the new SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 report.
Week 23 traffic improved 1.6pc
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The Europe Aviation Overview shows Week 23 of 2024 (3-9 June) saw traffic up by 1.6 per cent on the previous week and six per cent up on 2023.
DoT approves JetBlue-BA code share
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The United States Department of Transport (USDoT) has approved the planned code share between New York-based JetBlue and London, UK-based British Airways.
Australian government accused of flight secrecy
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The Australian government has been asked to be transparent about the details of more than A$25 million in taxpayer-funded VIP flights for Australian government ministers and dignitaries.
Qantas buys remainder of TripADeal
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
After acquiring a majority stake in on-line travel business TripADeal in 2022, Australia's Qantas Airways says it will acquire the remaining 49 per cent for A$211 million to help it capitalise on holiday bookings demand.
Cathay Pacific says goodbye to Australia's fleet storage
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has recalled the last of the jets it parked in Australia following the Covid-19 pandemic.
BA explains logic behind flight returns
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
British Airways has explained why it flew a jet destined for Houston, USA back to London instead of landing in the US after encountering 'a minor technical issue'.
Cathay Pacific to launch Riyadh run
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is to launch a Riyadh service on 28 October 2024.
Scammers targeting 'stressed' passengers
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 June 2024
Scammers are pretending to be airlines and using similar language when communicating with people on X, Which? says.
Outage delays hit Sydney
- BTN News
- Monday, 17 June 2024
A technical issue with Australian Border Force 'smart gates' sparked chaos at Sydney International Airport on the weekend, with customers having to join long queues.
China outbound 'on the way back'
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 June 2024
According to travel IT firm Sabre, China's outbound tourism totals are up 392 per cent this year compared to last.
Pre-pandemic, travellers from China made 155 million international trips, collectively spending US$245, but this year's comeback has taken time.
IASC sides with Qantas on Bali capacity
- BTN News
- Saturday, 15 June 2024
Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) has issued a draft determination proposing to grant 2,320 seats of passenger capacity per week to Jetstar, part of the Qantas Group, and to deny Virgin Australia’s application for 2,464 seats.
Saudi Arabia starts unmanned air taxi trials
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
Saudi Arabia-based Front End has conducted the first unmanned air taxi trial in Mecca, supported by urban air mobility (UAM) company EHang.
The trial is aimed at streamlining transportation to key locations during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a gathering of diverse nationalities with unique logistical challenges.
Mishandled baggage counts continue to fall
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The air transport industry’s rate of mishandled baggage has continued to improve, according to the new SITA Baggage IT Insights 2024 report.
Week 23 traffic improved 1.6pc
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The Europe Aviation Overview shows Week 23 of 2024 (3-9 June) saw traffic up by 1.6 per cent on the previous week and six per cent up on 2023.
DoT approves JetBlue-BA code share
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The United States Department of Transport (USDoT) has approved the planned code share between New York-based JetBlue and London, UK-based British Airways.
Australian government accused of flight secrecy
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
The Australian government has been asked to be transparent about the details of more than A$25 million in taxpayer-funded VIP flights for Australian government ministers and dignitaries.
Qantas buys remainder of TripADeal
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
After acquiring a majority stake in on-line travel business TripADeal in 2022, Australia's Qantas Airways says it will acquire the remaining 49 per cent for A$211 million to help it capitalise on holiday bookings demand.
Cathay Pacific says goodbye to Australia's fleet storage
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has recalled the last of the jets it parked in Australia following the Covid-19 pandemic.
BA explains logic behind flight returns
- BTN News
- Friday, 14 June 2024
British Airways has explained why it flew a jet destined for Houston, USA back to London instead of landing in the US after encountering 'a minor technical issue'.
Cathay Pacific to launch Riyadh run
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is to launch a Riyadh service on 28 October 2024.
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