OAG releases airport, airline ratings
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Birmingham, Cardiff and Newcastle airports in the UK have been awarded a 5-star punctuality rating in a new accreditation program launched by air travel intelligence company, OAG.
China Southern inks 20 A350-900 buy
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
China Southern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for 20 A350-900s, becoming the latest customer for the aircraft.
AirAsia is growing its digital services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Malaysia's AirAsia is investing in 'digitalisation' and growing its digital services such as BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, onboard wifi and inflight entertainment.
It also has purchased a 50 per cent stake in Malaysia-based on-line travel planner Touristly for US$2.6 million.
Now a giant rabbit dies on United flight
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
USA-based United Airlines is facing yet another PR disaster - a giant rabbit has perished on one of its transatlantic flights.
Malaysia Airlines "could lease Alitalia jets"
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
With an eye for a 'bargain', Malaysia Airlines says it would be prepared to lease "between six and eight" Airbus A330s from Alitalia if the Italian airline goes to the wall.
Cuba shakeout turns a corner - three carriers want more services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Several US airlines have announced cutbacks to Cuba services, but three of them say they want to add more flights - to Havana, at least.
Alitalia on the block?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Alitalia's Board intends to “start preparing the procedures provided by law” to decide the future of the Italian airline.
Amadeus offers US agents a B2B virtual card
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
The US Bank, described as America's third largest commercial bank card issuer, and travel IT firm Amadeus have partnered to offer the bank's virtual payment technology to Amadeus' US travel agency subscribers.
Datalex to double UK workforce
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Irish Travel technology firm Datalex says it plans to double its UK workforce over the next two years.
United to raise its game against LCCs on Atlantic
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
USA-based United Airlines is to compete more aggressively against long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) on the Atlantic.
Qatar to offer Cardiff services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Few details as yet, but Doha-based Qatar Air says it is to make Cardiff a new UK base from next year.
WTTC starts search for Scowsill successor
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 April 2017
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has begun the search for a successor to president and chief executive David Scowsill, who will leave the organisation in June.
Alitalia end-play option draws closer
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Loss-making Italian airline Alitalia's employees have rejected a management restructuring plan that involved cutting jobs and salaries.
OAG releases airport, airline ratings
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Birmingham, Cardiff and Newcastle airports in the UK have been awarded a 5-star punctuality rating in a new accreditation program launched by air travel intelligence company, OAG.
China Southern inks 20 A350-900 buy
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
China Southern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for 20 A350-900s, becoming the latest customer for the aircraft.
AirAsia is growing its digital services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Malaysia's AirAsia is investing in 'digitalisation' and growing its digital services such as BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, onboard wifi and inflight entertainment.
It also has purchased a 50 per cent stake in Malaysia-based on-line travel planner Touristly for US$2.6 million.
Now a giant rabbit dies on United flight
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
USA-based United Airlines is facing yet another PR disaster - a giant rabbit has perished on one of its transatlantic flights.
Malaysia Airlines "could lease Alitalia jets"
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
With an eye for a 'bargain', Malaysia Airlines says it would be prepared to lease "between six and eight" Airbus A330s from Alitalia if the Italian airline goes to the wall.
Cuba shakeout turns a corner - three carriers want more services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Several US airlines have announced cutbacks to Cuba services, but three of them say they want to add more flights - to Havana, at least.
Alitalia on the block?
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Alitalia's Board intends to “start preparing the procedures provided by law” to decide the future of the Italian airline.
Amadeus offers US agents a B2B virtual card
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
The US Bank, described as America's third largest commercial bank card issuer, and travel IT firm Amadeus have partnered to offer the bank's virtual payment technology to Amadeus' US travel agency subscribers.
Datalex to double UK workforce
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Irish Travel technology firm Datalex says it plans to double its UK workforce over the next two years.
United to raise its game against LCCs on Atlantic
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
USA-based United Airlines is to compete more aggressively against long-haul low-cost carriers (LCCs) on the Atlantic.
Qatar to offer Cardiff services
- BTN News
- Thursday, 27 April 2017
Few details as yet, but Doha-based Qatar Air says it is to make Cardiff a new UK base from next year.
WTTC starts search for Scowsill successor
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 April 2017
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has begun the search for a successor to president and chief executive David Scowsill, who will leave the organisation in June.
Alitalia end-play option draws closer
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 26 April 2017
Loss-making Italian airline Alitalia's employees have rejected a management restructuring plan that involved cutting jobs and salaries.
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