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Blocking Ryanair 'wasn't political'

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2013

The EU's competition commissioner has rejected Irish budget carrier Ryanair's claim that it blocked Ryanair's takeover of rival Aer Lingus for political reasons.

Alliances a poor substitute for mergers - Walsh

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2013

Government rules limiting foreign ownership of airlines in Europe and elsewhere are "ridiculous" and a fresh bout of consolidation is needed in the sector to boost revenue, says IAG head Willie Walsh.

Air Algerie to boost fleet

: BTN News; Monday, 15 April 2013

Algeria's Air Algerie is in the market for 14 passenger aircraft plus two 13-20 tonne-capacity cargo jets.

More flu cases in China

: Health & Leisure; Monday, 15 April 2013

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been notified of an additional five laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with influenza A(H7N9) virus in China. Of the latest laboratory-confirmed cases, three are from Zhejiang and two from Shanghai.

Business travel growth improves - GBTA

: MICE News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

An improving economic outlook with business and consumer confidence on the rise is expected to boost business travel in 2013, leading the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) to upgrade its forecast for the year.

Emirates adds daily flights to Stockholm

: BTN News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

Expanding its presence in Scandinavia, Dubai-based airline Emirates has confirmed it will begin operating a daily B777-300ER flight to Stockholm, Sweden from 04 September 2013.

Kai Tak cruise terminal to open in June

: MICE News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak cruise terminal will open in June, with Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Mariner of the Seas scheduled to be the first ship to dock at the new facility.

EEAA¹s Brisbane meet set for April 23

: MICE News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

The Exhibition and Event Association (EEAA) is to conduct a briefing on Brisbane¹s economic development agenda on 23 April.

More than 300 expected at Questex meet

: MICE News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

The 5th Asia Pacific Hotel Investment Conference, an IHIF Summit organised by Questex Hospitality Group, will be held 15-16 May at the Dusit Thani, Bangkok, Thailand.

Fat lady yet to sing at Kingfisher

: BTN News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

India's Kingfisher Airlines, grounded for more than six months, has begun the process of seeking regulatory approvals to re-launch its operations and has submitted plans to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for an infusion of funds and revival of its flights.

Heathrow will be relegated without action - IAG

: BTN News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

British Airways owner IAG has warned London Heathrow airport could cease to be a top five airport within 10 years and slip out of the top 30 within 20 years unless the UK government acts to solve London's aviation capacity crisis.

Allegiant cuts Hawaiian routes

: BTN News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

US carrier Allegiant Air is to cancel services to Hawaii from Boise, Idaho; Eugene, Oregon; Phoenix, Arizona; Spokane, Washington; Fresno, Santa Maria and Stockton in California.

Obama budget a winner for transportation

: BTN News; Thursday, 11 April 2013

Not every area of the recent proposed US budget involves cuts, withnTransportation seeing a 50.2 per cent increase to US$127 billion to pay for improvements to the nation's runways, railways, roads, bridges, transit systems and border crossings.