Further to BTN's recent article flagging the impact of Chinese carrier pilot demand on air crew wages generally, it has emerged that US regional airlines have in some cases almost doubled the starting salaries of their pilots.
Brazil's competition regulator (Cade) has challenged a deal between Latam Airlines and IAG subsidiaries British Airways and Iberia, saying it could negatively impact competition on routes between Brazil and Europe.
Egypt's Tourism minister Yehia Rashed says his government is 'very confident' the UK government will lift its suspension of flights to Sharm el Sheikh 'soon'.
In an extended career I have experienced some fine cruising on spectacular ships, but stepping aboard The Emerald Princess, Princess Cruises’ biggest ship, has taken things to another level.
Singapore Airlines' group booked net profit of S$64.9 million for the quarter ended September was a 69.6 per cent year-on-year drop. It blamed the sluggish global economy for the weak result.
Tourism Australia and eight airline partners are launching a campaign to encourage travel to Australia.
Malaysia Airlines is to serve eight new destinations and 11 new routes with 35 additional frequencies between Malaysia and China from early in 2017.
Marriott International has launched its first-ever joint meetings offer in Asia Pacific for members of its three loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).
IAG carriers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling will launch in-flight internet on intra-European flights from mid-2017 using a mix of Inmarsat satellite and 4G broadband connectivity.
Europe's Air France-KLM is planning a standalone airline that will fly long and medium-haul international routes where heavy competition and fare discounting have made it difficult for Air France or KLM to be profitable.
Canada is to lift foreign investment limits for Canadian airlines to 49 per cent (up from 25 per cent), though the rules still prohibit a foreign individual or single group of international investors from owning more than 25 per cent of a Canadian carrier.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global passenger traffic in September showed demand in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) grew seven per cent compared to the same month in 2015.
USA carrier United Airlines will drop its New York-Belfast, Northern Ireland service from January 9, blaming poor financial returns.
Further to BTN's recent article flagging the impact of Chinese carrier pilot demand on air crew wages generally, it has emerged that US regional airlines have in some cases almost doubled the starting salaries of their pilots.
Brazil's competition regulator (Cade) has challenged a deal between Latam Airlines and IAG subsidiaries British Airways and Iberia, saying it could negatively impact competition on routes between Brazil and Europe.
Egypt's Tourism minister Yehia Rashed says his government is 'very confident' the UK government will lift its suspension of flights to Sharm el Sheikh 'soon'.
In an extended career I have experienced some fine cruising on spectacular ships, but stepping aboard The Emerald Princess, Princess Cruises’ biggest ship, has taken things to another level.
Singapore Airlines' group booked net profit of S$64.9 million for the quarter ended September was a 69.6 per cent year-on-year drop. It blamed the sluggish global economy for the weak result.
Tourism Australia and eight airline partners are launching a campaign to encourage travel to Australia.
Malaysia Airlines is to serve eight new destinations and 11 new routes with 35 additional frequencies between Malaysia and China from early in 2017.
Marriott International has launched its first-ever joint meetings offer in Asia Pacific for members of its three loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).
IAG carriers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling will launch in-flight internet on intra-European flights from mid-2017 using a mix of Inmarsat satellite and 4G broadband connectivity.
Europe's Air France-KLM is planning a standalone airline that will fly long and medium-haul international routes where heavy competition and fare discounting have made it difficult for Air France or KLM to be profitable.
Canada is to lift foreign investment limits for Canadian airlines to 49 per cent (up from 25 per cent), though the rules still prohibit a foreign individual or single group of international investors from owning more than 25 per cent of a Canadian carrier.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global passenger traffic in September showed demand in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) grew seven per cent compared to the same month in 2015.
USA carrier United Airlines will drop its New York-Belfast, Northern Ireland service from January 9, blaming poor financial returns.
