Alliance net profit jumps 37 per cent
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Increasingly-diversified Australian aviation firm Alliance Aviation Services has reported a 37 per cent improvement in full year net profit for the 12 months to June 30 2017 at A$18.5 million, up from A$13.5 million in the prior corresponding period.
UK alcohol arrests double at airports and on planes
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Arrests of passengers suspected of being drunk at UK airports and on flights are up 50 per cent in a year, the BBC says.
Malaysia haggling for best deal with Airbus, Boeing
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2017
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is haggling with plane makers Airbus and Boeing for the best price/s for up to 30 new Airbus A330neo or Boeing 787 jets worth about US$7 billion list, preceded by about 12 used Airbus A330 or Boeing 777 jets, according to ausbt.com.au.
Hertz hits more headwinds
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2017
Car rental major Hertz Global Holdings says Q2 revenue fell two per cent year over year to US$2.2 billion as it reported a net loss of US $158 million for the quarter, compared with a US$28 million net loss in the same period last year.
American offers agents US$2 to book direct
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2017
USA-based American Airlines (AA) is to pay travel agents a US$2 commission for flights booked directly with the airline as it tries to win business away from Global Distribution Systems including Sabre, which it used to own.
Qantas inks Fliggy MoU to boost ex-China sales
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Chinese travellers will be able to book Qantas flights ex China on line thanks to a new agreement between Australia’s Qantas and China’s Alibaba Group’s on-line travel service platform, Fliggy.
Virgin Australia details international wi-fi plan
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Virgin Australia has detailed its plan to roll out inflight wireless internet to the majority of its domestic and international aircraft, becoming the only Australian airline to offer wi-fi internationally.
Christchurch convention centre build starts soon - opening planned for 2020
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Construction of Christchurch, New Zealand's convention and exhibition centre, set to be ready for business in 2020, starts soon. Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) chief executive Sue Sullivan said there is growing international demand for this style of premium facility.
Adelaide Airport okays ride sharing
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Australia’s Adelaide Airport now allows ride-sharing services such as Uber to pick up customers there as part of a range of ground transport improvements.
Asian Futures meet to discuss regional challenges
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Australia's Asian Future Summit will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney 01 September 2017, with the theme 'Innovation as Competition'.
Regulator okays Virgin Australia alliance with Chinese partners for five years
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 11 August 2017
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the nod to Virgin Australia’s strategic alliance with HNA Aviation, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express for a five-year term. This decision follows the ACCC’s decision to grant draft authorisation for the alliance in June 2017.
Pan Pac readies for Beijing opening
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 August 2017
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is on track for Pan Pacific Beijing, China to open on 20 August in the Xicheng district, with the property featuring 220 guest rooms and suites sized from 45 square metres.
Virgin adds Perth-Canberra service
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 August 2017
In Australia, Virgin Australia has added a twice-weekly Perth-Canberra service, competing against Qantas' daily schedule.
Alliance net profit jumps 37 per cent
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Increasingly-diversified Australian aviation firm Alliance Aviation Services has reported a 37 per cent improvement in full year net profit for the 12 months to June 30 2017 at A$18.5 million, up from A$13.5 million in the prior corresponding period.
UK alcohol arrests double at airports and on planes
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Arrests of passengers suspected of being drunk at UK airports and on flights are up 50 per cent in a year, the BBC says.
Malaysia haggling for best deal with Airbus, Boeing
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2017
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is haggling with plane makers Airbus and Boeing for the best price/s for up to 30 new Airbus A330neo or Boeing 787 jets worth about US$7 billion list, preceded by about 12 used Airbus A330 or Boeing 777 jets, according to ausbt.com.au.
Hertz hits more headwinds
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2017
Car rental major Hertz Global Holdings says Q2 revenue fell two per cent year over year to US$2.2 billion as it reported a net loss of US $158 million for the quarter, compared with a US$28 million net loss in the same period last year.
American offers agents US$2 to book direct
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 August 2017
USA-based American Airlines (AA) is to pay travel agents a US$2 commission for flights booked directly with the airline as it tries to win business away from Global Distribution Systems including Sabre, which it used to own.
Qantas inks Fliggy MoU to boost ex-China sales
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Chinese travellers will be able to book Qantas flights ex China on line thanks to a new agreement between Australia’s Qantas and China’s Alibaba Group’s on-line travel service platform, Fliggy.
Virgin Australia details international wi-fi plan
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Virgin Australia has detailed its plan to roll out inflight wireless internet to the majority of its domestic and international aircraft, becoming the only Australian airline to offer wi-fi internationally.
Christchurch convention centre build starts soon - opening planned for 2020
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Construction of Christchurch, New Zealand's convention and exhibition centre, set to be ready for business in 2020, starts soon. Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) chief executive Sue Sullivan said there is growing international demand for this style of premium facility.
Adelaide Airport okays ride sharing
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Australia’s Adelaide Airport now allows ride-sharing services such as Uber to pick up customers there as part of a range of ground transport improvements.
Asian Futures meet to discuss regional challenges
- MICE News
- Friday, 11 August 2017
Australia's Asian Future Summit will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney 01 September 2017, with the theme 'Innovation as Competition'.
Regulator okays Virgin Australia alliance with Chinese partners for five years
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 11 August 2017
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the nod to Virgin Australia’s strategic alliance with HNA Aviation, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express for a five-year term. This decision follows the ACCC’s decision to grant draft authorisation for the alliance in June 2017.
Pan Pac readies for Beijing opening
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 August 2017
Pan Pacific Hotels Group is on track for Pan Pacific Beijing, China to open on 20 August in the Xicheng district, with the property featuring 220 guest rooms and suites sized from 45 square metres.
Virgin adds Perth-Canberra service
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 August 2017
In Australia, Virgin Australia has added a twice-weekly Perth-Canberra service, competing against Qantas' daily schedule.
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