KlasJet in Bangladesh deal
- Health & Leisure
- Thursday, 15 February 2024
Lithuanian charter airline company KlasJet has entered a three-month contract with US-Bangla Airlines in Bangladesh.
ACCC releases domestic airline report
- BTN News
- Thursday, 15 February 2024
Domestic airfares In Australia generally fell last year after reaching record highs in late-2022, but cancellations and delays remain higher than long-term industry averages, the ACCC’s latest Domestic Airline Competition in Australia report reveals.
GainingEdge seeking new ceo
- MICE News
- Thursday, 15 February 2024
GainingEdge ceo Jon Sivertson will leave the company at the end of this month, with senior partner Mike Williams serving as acting ceo until a new permanent head is appointed. Applicants should contact GainingEdge partner Bruce Redor.
Qantas's WA FIFO pilots to strike again
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 February 2024
Qantas's fy in, fly out (FIFO) pilots at Network Aviation in Western Australia are to strike for two consecutive days beginning on Wednesday February 14, with Qantas “reviewing schedules and planning contingencies” to minimise disruption to passengers.
Frontier launches flight pass
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 February 2024
USA-based Frontier Airlines is offering an all-you-can-fly 'Go Wild!' northern summer pass for US$399, offering access to all of Frontier’s US and international destinations valid from May 1 to September 30.
Bad weather hits US east coast
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 February 2024
A northern winter weather system is affecting the US east coast and airlines have cancelled more than 850 flights.
Wenchang attracting 'space fans'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 13 February 2024
In January 2024, the Long March-7 Y8, carrying the Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft, was launched.
An increasing number of space fans are going to Wenchang, Hainan Province, the site of China's youngest spaceport and the city's space-themed tourism is becoming more popular.
Tourists watch a rocket launch at Qishui Bay, Wenchang.
Alliance reports 'strong half year'
- BTN News
- Monday, 12 February 2024
Australia's Alliance Airlines has released its half-year results to December 31, 2023, saying it operated record flight hours, added two aircraft to the fleet and posted record financials, largely as a result of significant growth in contracted wet lease revenue, which more than doubled.
Horne is new chair of Business Events Adelaide
- MICE News
- Monday, 12 February 2024
In Australia, Ian Horne, long term hotel industry advocate and former ceo of the Australian Hotels Association SA, has been appointed chair of the Business Events Adelaide Board, replacing Jim Kouts, who has held the position since 2017.Kouts will remain as an independent director as part of a governance strategy.
Qantas upgrades some 737-800s
- BTN News
- Monday, 12 February 2024
Australia's Qantas is improving 23 of its B737-800 fleet by installing split scimitar winglets that increase fuel efficiency and deliver other aerodynamic benefits.
Australian government pushed for airline passenger compensation
- BTN News
- Monday, 12 February 2024
The Australian government is facing calls to devise an airline passenger compensation scheme to make airlines pay out cash for delays and cancellations that are not outwith their control.
Finnair launches weigh-in program
- BTN News
- Monday, 12 February 2024
Finnish airline Finnair has started a voluntary weigh-in program at Helsinki airport.
Uber reports 'limited' profit
- BTN News
- Monday, 12 February 2024
Taxi alternative Uber has reported its first annual operating profit as a limited company, saying it made US$1.1 billion in 2023 compared with a loss of US$1.8 billion the year before.
