DoT investigates frequent flier rewards
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 September 2024
The US is investigating major airlines to decide if they have unfairly devalued customers' frequent flier points.
WSOC 2024 set for Morocco
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will be themed 'Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations' and take place 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc.
Air NZ releases Seoul seasonal fare sale
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
Air New Zealand is resurrecting its seasonal direct services between Auckland and Seoul, Korea between 28 October and 29 March 2025, with more than 130 flights planned between the countries during the period.
SIA launches 2025 Early Bird promo
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched an Early Bird promotion, offering Australians discounts to destinations in the SIA Group network across economy, premium economy and business class cabins for travel from January to September 2025.
September 6 sale offered by Vietjet
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet is rolling out a 'blink and you'll miss it' one-day sale on Monday 9 September, with economy tickets at 99 per cent off across the whole network, though fares don't include taxes and fees.
American adding five daily Europe routes
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
American Airlines is adding more daily northern summer flight options for travellers to Europe, with five new routes from four of its hubs.
Elliott continues push to change Southwest's top management
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
The US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is continuing its push for Southwest Airlines to change its ceo Robert Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly and says as it now owns more than 61 million shares in the airline, it can call a special meeting of shareholders.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Report confirms Airservices still short staffed
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
An air traffic controller who fell asleep at his desk in Brisbane, Australia was found by a manager lying across two chairs in the corner of the operations room, covered by a blanket.
Detector road cameras with AI set for UK rollout
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Drivers in the UK including visitors renting vehicles are being warned that new AI cameras can automatically detect drivers who are using mobile phones or not wearing a seat belt.
NZ visitor tax nearly tripled
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
New Zealand will increase its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (visitor tax) to NZ$100 from NZ$35 from 01 October.
Cathay grounds A350-1000s because of R-R engine fault
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
A problem with a Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engine on an Airbus A350 forced Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific to cancel 24 return flights on Tuesday and launch inspections of its entire A350 fleet "as a “precautionary measure”.
DoT investigates frequent flier rewards
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 September 2024
The US is investigating major airlines to decide if they have unfairly devalued customers' frequent flier points.
WSOC 2024 set for Morocco
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the 2024 World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will be themed 'Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations' and take place 1-3 October 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc.
Air NZ releases Seoul seasonal fare sale
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
Air New Zealand is resurrecting its seasonal direct services between Auckland and Seoul, Korea between 28 October and 29 March 2025, with more than 130 flights planned between the countries during the period.
SIA launches 2025 Early Bird promo
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched an Early Bird promotion, offering Australians discounts to destinations in the SIA Group network across economy, premium economy and business class cabins for travel from January to September 2025.
September 6 sale offered by Vietjet
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
Vietnam budget carrier Vietjet is rolling out a 'blink and you'll miss it' one-day sale on Monday 9 September, with economy tickets at 99 per cent off across the whole network, though fares don't include taxes and fees.
American adding five daily Europe routes
- BTN News
- Saturday, 07 September 2024
American Airlines is adding more daily northern summer flight options for travellers to Europe, with five new routes from four of its hubs.
Elliott continues push to change Southwest's top management
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
The US hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is continuing its push for Southwest Airlines to change its ceo Robert Jordan and chairman Gary Kelly and says as it now owns more than 61 million shares in the airline, it can call a special meeting of shareholders.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Qatar set for Virgin Australia stake
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 September 2024
Qantas may have lobbied the Australian government to block an application by Doha-based Qatar Airways for additional flying rights to Australia last year, but it hasn't stopped the Qatari carrier.
Report confirms Airservices still short staffed
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
An air traffic controller who fell asleep at his desk in Brisbane, Australia was found by a manager lying across two chairs in the corner of the operations room, covered by a blanket.
Detector road cameras with AI set for UK rollout
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
Drivers in the UK including visitors renting vehicles are being warned that new AI cameras can automatically detect drivers who are using mobile phones or not wearing a seat belt.
NZ visitor tax nearly tripled
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
New Zealand will increase its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (visitor tax) to NZ$100 from NZ$35 from 01 October.
Cathay grounds A350-1000s because of R-R engine fault
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 September 2024
A problem with a Rolls-Royce XWB-97 engine on an Airbus A350 forced Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific to cancel 24 return flights on Tuesday and launch inspections of its entire A350 fleet "as a “precautionary measure”.
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