Etihad, Virgin Australia to end partnership
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will end its code share and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia (VA) from June 1, 2025.
Air India raises some checked bag fees
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
India's flag carrier Air India has raised some baggage fees on ex-India long-haul flights to the UK and Europe as part of its rebranded ‘fare families’.
Qantas, CAE open Sydney training centre
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Australia's Qantas Group and CAE have opened an aircrew training facility near Sydney Airport that houses five full-flight simulators, three fixed-training devices and 10 classrooms.
Spirit files for bankruptcy protection
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines says it has filed for bankruptcy protection.
ALMAC held at HKCEC
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 20 November 2024
The 14th Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference (ALMAC) has taken place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Perth State of Origin tickets on sale from Friday
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Perth, Western Australia will host Game 2 of the annual National Rugby League (NRL) State of Origin series in Optus Stadium on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Icelandair to add Istanbul to network
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Icelandic carrier Icelandair will launch new US$406 flights from its hub in Reykjavik to Istanbul on September 5, 2025, with a four-a-week schedule for the five-and-a-half hour flights.
Lion to join AAPA
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Indonesia's Lion Air is joining the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) and will be the regional trade body's first low-cost carrier, highlighting their growing importance in Asia Pacific.
Iberia sees opportunities in APAC
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Spain's Iberia has restored its service from Madrid to Tokyo Narita in Japan, which it discontinued due to Covid in 2020.
Australia's domestic airfares go sky high
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 November 2024
Australia's domestic airfares have risen sharply since regional carrier Rex went into administration, with residents in regional and remote parts of Australia paying in excess of A$1200 for return flights to their nearest capital city.
IMARC returns to Sydney in 2025
- MICE News
- Saturday, 16 November 2024
International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) has confirmed Sydney will be host to the conference in 2025 - for the fourth year.
Traffic eases as airlines move to northern winter schedules
- BTN News
- Saturday, 16 November 2024
Eurocontrol's week 45 (November 4-10) saw traffic continue to drop back as airlines moved to winter schedules.
Aviation industry steps up again to help disaster victims
- BTN News
- Saturday, 16 November 2024
The aviation industry including the air charter segment has stepped up once again in 2024, responding to crises around the globe and assisting in humanitarian operations in the Far East, Africa, the Middle East, Caribbean, North and South America in the aftermaths of natural disasters and civil unrest.
