Solomon Air and Air Kiribati in Brisbane service
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Solomon Airlines and Air Kiribati have confirmed a new once-a-week service linking Brisbane, Australia with Tarawa via Honiara effective 30 August 2017.
CAS inks GTA with Airbus
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft. The agreement comprises 100 A320 aircraft and 40 A350 XWB aircraft, reflecting the strong demand of Chinese airlines in all market segments including domestic, low cost, regional and international long haul.
The GTA was signed in Berlin by Tom Enders, Airbus chief, and Sun Bo, executive vice president of CAS, in the presence of visiting Chinese president Xi Jinping and German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Airline compensation goes auto
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
UK-based digital vouchering company, iCoupon claims it is revolutionising the compensation experience for travellers, airlines, airports and retailers affected by flight delays.
HWA meet to look at post-smartphone world
- MICE News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
The inaugural Hybrid World Adelaide (HWA) Conference will be held at the Tafe SA building at Tonsley, South Australia 04-05 October 2017.
SIA launches SME benefits program
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a HighFlyer program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to offer customers better benefits for flights on company business.
McClelland takes top role at Cruiseco
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Amanda McClelland has been appointed chief executive of Cruiseco in Australia replacing Steve Lloyd, who is retiring after holding the position since the company’s foundation in 2000.
Norwegian says it 'will keep on flying' to US despite new tabled legislation
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Norwegian Air says new US legislation is unlikely to negatively affect its current or future operations in the country.
Australia inks three air services agreements in Europe
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
The Australian Government has made new air services arrangements with Cyprus, Italy and Greece.
Emirates, Turkish okayed to fly, Saudia expects PEDs ban to be lifted by July 19
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
As Dubai-based Emirates and Turkey's Turkish claimed their in-cabin ban on personal electronic devices (PEDs) on direct flights to the USA had been lifted, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) said it expects the ban on laptops and other large devices to stay in place till close to July 19. Saudia flies to the United States from airports in Jeddah and Riyadh.
Qatar adds Nice to network
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Following on from its 21 passenger and twice-weekly freighter flights a week from Doha to Paris, France, Qatar Airways has announced a five-times-weekly direct B787 service between Doha and Nice.
Qantas to focus on B737 wifi for now
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Australia's Qantas says it will focus on offering its in-flight wifi service on its B737 fleet after it comes out of 'beta' trial in September this year, when it plans to have 10 jets offering the free service.
Australia and Hong Kong lead hotel investment in A-P
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Asia Pacific hotel investment volumes in the first half of 2017 exceeded US$2.9 billion, according to JLL Hotels and Hospitality, which said it counted 28 hotel deals across six countries.
Virgin Australia eyes Hong Kong expansion
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Virgin Australia wants to offer flights from Sydney and Brisbane to Hong Kong if it can find airport slots there.
Solomon Air and Air Kiribati in Brisbane service
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Solomon Airlines and Air Kiribati have confirmed a new once-a-week service linking Brisbane, Australia with Tarawa via Honiara effective 30 August 2017.
CAS inks GTA with Airbus
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft. The agreement comprises 100 A320 aircraft and 40 A350 XWB aircraft, reflecting the strong demand of Chinese airlines in all market segments including domestic, low cost, regional and international long haul.
The GTA was signed in Berlin by Tom Enders, Airbus chief, and Sun Bo, executive vice president of CAS, in the presence of visiting Chinese president Xi Jinping and German chancellor Angela Merkel.
Airline compensation goes auto
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
UK-based digital vouchering company, iCoupon claims it is revolutionising the compensation experience for travellers, airlines, airports and retailers affected by flight delays.
HWA meet to look at post-smartphone world
- MICE News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
The inaugural Hybrid World Adelaide (HWA) Conference will be held at the Tafe SA building at Tonsley, South Australia 04-05 October 2017.
SIA launches SME benefits program
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a HighFlyer program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to offer customers better benefits for flights on company business.
McClelland takes top role at Cruiseco
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Amanda McClelland has been appointed chief executive of Cruiseco in Australia replacing Steve Lloyd, who is retiring after holding the position since the company’s foundation in 2000.
Norwegian says it 'will keep on flying' to US despite new tabled legislation
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Norwegian Air says new US legislation is unlikely to negatively affect its current or future operations in the country.
Australia inks three air services agreements in Europe
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
The Australian Government has made new air services arrangements with Cyprus, Italy and Greece.
Emirates, Turkish okayed to fly, Saudia expects PEDs ban to be lifted by July 19
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
As Dubai-based Emirates and Turkey's Turkish claimed their in-cabin ban on personal electronic devices (PEDs) on direct flights to the USA had been lifted, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) said it expects the ban on laptops and other large devices to stay in place till close to July 19. Saudia flies to the United States from airports in Jeddah and Riyadh.
Qatar adds Nice to network
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Following on from its 21 passenger and twice-weekly freighter flights a week from Doha to Paris, France, Qatar Airways has announced a five-times-weekly direct B787 service between Doha and Nice.
Qantas to focus on B737 wifi for now
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Australia's Qantas says it will focus on offering its in-flight wifi service on its B737 fleet after it comes out of 'beta' trial in September this year, when it plans to have 10 jets offering the free service.
Australia and Hong Kong lead hotel investment in A-P
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Asia Pacific hotel investment volumes in the first half of 2017 exceeded US$2.9 billion, according to JLL Hotels and Hospitality, which said it counted 28 hotel deals across six countries.
Virgin Australia eyes Hong Kong expansion
- BTN News
- Thursday, 06 July 2017
Virgin Australia wants to offer flights from Sydney and Brisbane to Hong Kong if it can find airport slots there.
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