European quartet seek a 'fix' for French air traffic controllers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Europe's International Airlines Group (IAG), Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air have demanded authorities help them fight striking French air traffic controllers, describing the sector as “on the point of meltdown”.
Delta, partners apply for new transatlantic jv that excludes Alitalia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Delta Air Lines, its partner Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM have applied to the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for approval for an amended transatlantic joint venture agreement that replaces two older agreements and also excludes Alitalia*.
JetBlue to cut HQ staff numbers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
USA-based JetBlue Airways is to cut staff numbers at its New York headquarters as it seeks to reduce costs by US$300 million by 2020.
Qantas places B787s on Hong Kong runs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Australia's Qantas is to place B787s configured with business, premium economy and economy seating on selected departures of the Hong Kong run from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from December this year.
IHG to manage Hayman Island, two other Australian properties to be upgraded
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to manage Hayman Island resort, Australia when it reopens after repairs and upgrades following a cyclone in 2017.
Ryanair cuts Dublin fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to cut its Dublin-based fleet from 30 to no more than 24 aircraft for the winter 2018 season.
ETOA now has 1,000 members
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
The European Tourism Operators Association (ETOA) reached 1,000 members this week when Australian Tour operator APT and Irish country estate Mount Juliet joined the association.
Qatar Airways adding five Gothenburg flights a week in December
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Doha-based Qatar Airways will launch direct five-times-weekly flights to Gothenburg, Sweden starting 12 December, making it the airline’s second Swedish gateway after Stockholm.
Brennan new BESC business events manager
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018

As the convention bureau for the Sunshine Coast, BESC is involved in bidding for major conferences and events, assisting members with event planning and delivery, and elevating the region’s profile.
Tianjin Airlines takes delivery of first A330-300
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
China's Hainan Airlines' subsidiary Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330-300.
Commercial aviation will need 635,000 pilots by 2037 - Boeing report
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
USA plane maker Boeing says the commercial aviation industry will need 635,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
Mancell's to head new Calile's sales and marketing
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Mancell's most recent role was pr and marketing manager at Sofitel Brisbane Central.
She will be a key player in positioning The Calile Hotel as Australia’s first claimed urban resort, celebrating a subtropical climate combined with a city streetscape.
ICC counts anti-plastic gains from Sydney Water partnership
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 July 2018
International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia (ICC Sydney) has saved more than a million plastic water bottles through its partnership with Sydney Water, reflecting the venue’s ongoing commitment to reducing its ecological footprint.
European quartet seek a 'fix' for French air traffic controllers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Europe's International Airlines Group (IAG), Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air have demanded authorities help them fight striking French air traffic controllers, describing the sector as “on the point of meltdown”.
Delta, partners apply for new transatlantic jv that excludes Alitalia
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Delta Air Lines, its partner Virgin Atlantic and Air France-KLM have applied to the US Department of Transportation (DoT) for approval for an amended transatlantic joint venture agreement that replaces two older agreements and also excludes Alitalia*.
JetBlue to cut HQ staff numbers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
USA-based JetBlue Airways is to cut staff numbers at its New York headquarters as it seeks to reduce costs by US$300 million by 2020.
Qantas places B787s on Hong Kong runs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Australia's Qantas is to place B787s configured with business, premium economy and economy seating on selected departures of the Hong Kong run from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from December this year.
IHG to manage Hayman Island, two other Australian properties to be upgraded
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to manage Hayman Island resort, Australia when it reopens after repairs and upgrades following a cyclone in 2017.
Ryanair cuts Dublin fleet
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to cut its Dublin-based fleet from 30 to no more than 24 aircraft for the winter 2018 season.
ETOA now has 1,000 members
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
The European Tourism Operators Association (ETOA) reached 1,000 members this week when Australian Tour operator APT and Irish country estate Mount Juliet joined the association.
Qatar Airways adding five Gothenburg flights a week in December
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
Doha-based Qatar Airways will launch direct five-times-weekly flights to Gothenburg, Sweden starting 12 December, making it the airline’s second Swedish gateway after Stockholm.
Brennan new BESC business events manager
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018

As the convention bureau for the Sunshine Coast, BESC is involved in bidding for major conferences and events, assisting members with event planning and delivery, and elevating the region’s profile.
Tianjin Airlines takes delivery of first A330-300
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
China's Hainan Airlines' subsidiary Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330-300.
Commercial aviation will need 635,000 pilots by 2037 - Boeing report
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 25 July 2018
USA plane maker Boeing says the commercial aviation industry will need 635,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
Mancell's to head new Calile's sales and marketing
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Mancell's most recent role was pr and marketing manager at Sofitel Brisbane Central.
She will be a key player in positioning The Calile Hotel as Australia’s first claimed urban resort, celebrating a subtropical climate combined with a city streetscape.
ICC counts anti-plastic gains from Sydney Water partnership
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 24 July 2018
International Convention Centre Sydney, Australia (ICC Sydney) has saved more than a million plastic water bottles through its partnership with Sydney Water, reflecting the venue’s ongoing commitment to reducing its ecological footprint.