Bloomberg says PIF could buy Saudia
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 March 2024
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund the Public Investment Fund (PIF) could buy the kingdom’s national airline Saudia, Bloomberg says.
Qantas increases lounge costs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Australia's Qantas is raising its lounge fees from April 18, with a one-off joining fee rising from A$99 to A$129 and access from then costing A$699 for one year, A$1,299 for two years and A$2,000 for four years.
Singapore Air starts share buyback
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Singapore Airlines has launched a share buyback program - and also will issue US$500 million in bonds to help cover aircraft acquisition costs, working capital and refinancing expenses.
SIA sets three-month revenue record
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 March 2024
The Singapore Airlines Group (SIA), which operates both Singapore Airlines and Scoot, has released its February 2024 traffic figures showing the two airlines carried a combined 3.1 million passengers during the month, up 28.2 per cent from a year before.
Virgin Australia and Link go live
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Australia's Virgin Australia and Link Airways code-share flights now give regional Australians more flight options between 41 destinations and expand Virgin Australia’s regional footprint by approximately 45 per cent.
Scoot drops ex-Australia sale
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
The Singapore Airlines budget carrier Scoot has launched a flight sale running until Monday March 25 and featuring significant discounts.
Embraer pair okayed for ETOPS
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft have received 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval from Brazilian, US and European authorities, helpinging its business case in regions including Australia.
Farnborough 2024 opens registrations
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Registration for aerospace and defence event Farnborough International Airshow 2024 is now open.
Travel industry gearing up for tech changes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
The pace of travel industry transformation is set to accelerate, with a 14 per cent increase in technology investment planned for 2024, according to new research byAmadeus.
Australian's aviation firefighters postpone strike action
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Australia’s aviation firefighters have postponed industrial action until after the Easter long weekend, but have voted strongly in favour of future action should Air Services Australia refuse to negotiate minimum safe staffing standards and better fatigue management at airports.
Aviation firefighters vote on strike action
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 March 2024
Australian members of the United Firefighters Union – Aviation Branch (UFUAV) are threatening industrial action and voted Monday on a range of protected industrial actions that could impact flight schedules across Australia’s airports.
Boeing MAX delays hit Virgin
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 March 2024
Virgin Australia has responded to Boeing's delivery delays by telling staff most of the MAX 8 jets it has on order won't be flying this year and its MAX 10 deliveries will be rescheduled to 2026.
SIA upgrades premium economy
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 March 2024
Singapore Airlines’ is upgrading Premium Economy, with better food and amenities to debut on March 31.
Bloomberg says PIF could buy Saudia
- BTN News
- Friday, 22 March 2024
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund the Public Investment Fund (PIF) could buy the kingdom’s national airline Saudia, Bloomberg says.
Qantas increases lounge costs
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Australia's Qantas is raising its lounge fees from April 18, with a one-off joining fee rising from A$99 to A$129 and access from then costing A$699 for one year, A$1,299 for two years and A$2,000 for four years.
Singapore Air starts share buyback
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Singapore Airlines has launched a share buyback program - and also will issue US$500 million in bonds to help cover aircraft acquisition costs, working capital and refinancing expenses.
SIA sets three-month revenue record
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 20 March 2024
The Singapore Airlines Group (SIA), which operates both Singapore Airlines and Scoot, has released its February 2024 traffic figures showing the two airlines carried a combined 3.1 million passengers during the month, up 28.2 per cent from a year before.
Virgin Australia and Link go live
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Australia's Virgin Australia and Link Airways code-share flights now give regional Australians more flight options between 41 destinations and expand Virgin Australia’s regional footprint by approximately 45 per cent.
Scoot drops ex-Australia sale
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
The Singapore Airlines budget carrier Scoot has launched a flight sale running until Monday March 25 and featuring significant discounts.
Embraer pair okayed for ETOPS
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft have received 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval from Brazilian, US and European authorities, helpinging its business case in regions including Australia.
Farnborough 2024 opens registrations
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Registration for aerospace and defence event Farnborough International Airshow 2024 is now open.
Travel industry gearing up for tech changes
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
The pace of travel industry transformation is set to accelerate, with a 14 per cent increase in technology investment planned for 2024, according to new research byAmadeus.
Australian's aviation firefighters postpone strike action
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Australia’s aviation firefighters have postponed industrial action until after the Easter long weekend, but have voted strongly in favour of future action should Air Services Australia refuse to negotiate minimum safe staffing standards and better fatigue management at airports.
Aviation firefighters vote on strike action
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 March 2024
Australian members of the United Firefighters Union – Aviation Branch (UFUAV) are threatening industrial action and voted Monday on a range of protected industrial actions that could impact flight schedules across Australia’s airports.
Boeing MAX delays hit Virgin
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 March 2024
Virgin Australia has responded to Boeing's delivery delays by telling staff most of the MAX 8 jets it has on order won't be flying this year and its MAX 10 deliveries will be rescheduled to 2026.
SIA upgrades premium economy
- BTN News
- Monday, 18 March 2024
Singapore Airlines’ is upgrading Premium Economy, with better food and amenities to debut on March 31.
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