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Bhutan halves daily visitor tax

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is cutting the US$200 daily fee it charges tourists to US$100 to boost demand for flights after raising the so-called 'Sustainable Development Fee' from US$65 late last year.

Fiji Air adds more A350s

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Fiji Airways has welcomed its third A350 and will add another in days.

Virgin Australia releases bag tracker

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Virgin Australia is launching an airline baggage tracking tool initially covering more than 66 per cent of its domestic network, with more routes to come.

Australian watchdog called on to investigate airline pricing

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Australia's main federal opposition party has accused the government of “running a protection racket” for flag carrier Qantas.

Indigo plans return to Hong Kong, will raise domestic profile

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

India's IndiGo is restarting daily B787 flights between New Delhi and Hong Kong and also will launch new domestic flights from October.

Cathay to offer vegetarian options to economy fliers

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 28 August 2023

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific is to offer plant-based dishes to its economy and premium economy passengers in collaboration with Hong Kong’s Veda by Ovolo restaurant.

Korea updates passenger weight stats

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

"Korean Air will be measuring the average weight of passengers along with their carry-on items for flight safety," South Korea's flag-carrier Korean Air said last week.

Spirit agrees class action payout

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

The USA's Spirit Airlines will pay about US$8.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit by passengers who said the low-cost carrier hit them with undisclosed carry-on bag fees on tickets bought through third-party travel services over a six-year period.

Kamaka Air joins Maui efforts

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

Kamaka Air, a regional Hawaii air freight airline, is operating free cargo flights to Maui and says it already has delivered over 65,000 pounds of food, clothing, medicine and household goods for citizens affected by the crisis.

BRICS adds six

: BTN News; Monday, 28 August 2023

BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), the trade bloc of emerging economies, has voted to add six countries – Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

Applications open for WA’s 2024-25 Regional Events Scheme (RES)

: MICE News; Monday, 28 August 2023

The Western Australian government will provide up to A$1.1 million in funding for regional events across the state as part of its 2024-25 Regional Events Scheme (RES).

EasyJet to fly to Cairo

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 28 August 2023

UK airline easyJet has confirmed a new year-round route to the Egyptian capital Cairo from London Luton airport.

UK events picture shows revenue growth – and challenges

: MICE News; Monday, 28 August 2023

The UK’s events landscape for Q2 2023 paints a picture of growth and challenges, characterised by a notable 22 per cent increase in the Revenue Per Delegate for conferences and meetings, reaching GBP137.85 from the previous quarter's GBP112.95, according to The Business of Events’ Event Economy Tracker Q2 2023.