BA inks China Southern code share
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 December 2017
IAG subsidiary British Airways has signed a new code-share agreement with China Southern Airlines covering seats to four destinations in China: Shenyang, Harbin, Changchun and Dalian.
Two die in Cameron House fire
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Two people have died in a major fire at Scotland's five-star Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond.
AirAsia plan is put to Sri Lanka's government
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 December 2017
A proposal to launch a budget airline has been put to Sri Lanka's government by prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Tourism Development minister John Amaratunga.
Chester dumped from new Turnbull Cabinet
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Australia’s Infrastructure and Transport minister Darren Chester has lost his position in Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition government reshuffle, announced December 19.
Ryanair pilots call off strike
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Irish budget carrier Ryanair's pilots in the Impact union in Ireland have suspended their pre-Christmas one-day strike following the airline's agreement to recognise unions.
Oman steps up to the main MICE arena with 11 confirmed conferences
- MICE News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
The Oman Convention Bureau has won two major congresses; the World Hospital Congress in 2019 and the Royal Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2020.The World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) is expected to attract 1,000 delegates to the Sultanate and to generate more than US$2 million for the country.
EEAA launches trainee program
- MICE News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) now has a new trainee program with TAFE NSW and Apprenticeship Support Australia.
AmEx goes signature-free
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
From April 2018, American Express will no longer require Amex-accepting merchants globally to collect signatures for purchases at the point of sale.
Xiamen adds Hangzhou-Melbourne run
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
China's Xiamen Airlines has launched a second non-stop B787-8 service to Melbourne, Australia from mainland China.
SIA to charge for advance seat selection
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) will from January 20 next year charge for advance seat selection under the new economy Lite seat category starting from US$5 per segment. All economy fares currently support advance seat selection without charge.
Cruising to be bigger and better in 2018
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 18 December 2017
Cruise travel is on the rise, with a projected 27.2 million passengers expected in 2018, according to a new report by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).Its 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook shows that in 2017, an estimated 25.8 million passengers cruised compared to a confirmed 24.7 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 20.5 per cent over five years from 2011-2016. To meet ongoing demand, more ships and departures are scheduled in 2018. In all, 27 new ocean, river and specialty ships will enter service this coming year.
Airtrain adds Brisbane Airport-Surfers service
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 18 December 2017
The launch of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 now delivers seamless travel between Australia’s Brisbane Airport and Surfers Paradise via an Airtrain and tram connection at Helensvale station.Passengers can catch Brisbane Airtrain from Brisbane Airport’s Domestic and International terminals to Surfers Paradise and all major stops in between, with a single change from Airtrain to tram at Helensvale.
Ryanair backflips on union stance
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has re-thought its policy on unions in an effort to avoid threatened pre-Christmas strikes.
BA inks China Southern code share
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 December 2017
IAG subsidiary British Airways has signed a new code-share agreement with China Southern Airlines covering seats to four destinations in China: Shenyang, Harbin, Changchun and Dalian.
Two die in Cameron House fire
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Two people have died in a major fire at Scotland's five-star Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond.
AirAsia plan is put to Sri Lanka's government
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 December 2017
A proposal to launch a budget airline has been put to Sri Lanka's government by prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Tourism Development minister John Amaratunga.
Chester dumped from new Turnbull Cabinet
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Australia’s Infrastructure and Transport minister Darren Chester has lost his position in Malcolm Turnbull’s Coalition government reshuffle, announced December 19.
Ryanair pilots call off strike
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Irish budget carrier Ryanair's pilots in the Impact union in Ireland have suspended their pre-Christmas one-day strike following the airline's agreement to recognise unions.
Oman steps up to the main MICE arena with 11 confirmed conferences
- MICE News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
The Oman Convention Bureau has won two major congresses; the World Hospital Congress in 2019 and the Royal Congress of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in 2020.The World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) is expected to attract 1,000 delegates to the Sultanate and to generate more than US$2 million for the country.
EEAA launches trainee program
- MICE News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) now has a new trainee program with TAFE NSW and Apprenticeship Support Australia.
AmEx goes signature-free
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
From April 2018, American Express will no longer require Amex-accepting merchants globally to collect signatures for purchases at the point of sale.
Xiamen adds Hangzhou-Melbourne run
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
China's Xiamen Airlines has launched a second non-stop B787-8 service to Melbourne, Australia from mainland China.
SIA to charge for advance seat selection
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) will from January 20 next year charge for advance seat selection under the new economy Lite seat category starting from US$5 per segment. All economy fares currently support advance seat selection without charge.
Cruising to be bigger and better in 2018
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 18 December 2017
Cruise travel is on the rise, with a projected 27.2 million passengers expected in 2018, according to a new report by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).Its 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook shows that in 2017, an estimated 25.8 million passengers cruised compared to a confirmed 24.7 million passengers in 2016, an increase of 20.5 per cent over five years from 2011-2016. To meet ongoing demand, more ships and departures are scheduled in 2018. In all, 27 new ocean, river and specialty ships will enter service this coming year.
Airtrain adds Brisbane Airport-Surfers service
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 18 December 2017
The launch of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 now delivers seamless travel between Australia’s Brisbane Airport and Surfers Paradise via an Airtrain and tram connection at Helensvale station.Passengers can catch Brisbane Airtrain from Brisbane Airport’s Domestic and International terminals to Surfers Paradise and all major stops in between, with a single change from Airtrain to tram at Helensvale.
Ryanair backflips on union stance
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 December 2017
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has re-thought its policy on unions in an effort to avoid threatened pre-Christmas strikes.
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