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Global associations call on governments to follow WASG

: BTN News; Friday, 16 June 2023

Airline associations globally want governments to ensure 'a global alignment of airport slot regulations' under Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG)*.

Sunrise flights will focus on arriving 'refreshed' - Qantas

: BTN News; Friday, 16 June 2023

Qantas is going all-out on marketing for its 2025 ultra-long-haul A350 'Sunrise' program (non-stop flights between Australia and both Europe and the USA), saying the 140 economy seats in 3-3-3 configuration will have 33 inches of legroom, Bluetooth connectivity and free wifi, with passengers able to access 'wellness zones' with TV screens guiding travellers through an exercise program.

Turkish eyes Melbourne services

: BTN News; Friday, 16 June 2023

Turkish Airlines plans a three-times-weekly Boeing 787-9 service between its Istanbul, Turkey base and Melbourne, Australia via Singapore from December.

Virgin Australia readies for first MAX delivery

: BTN News; Friday, 16 June 2023

Reports say Virgin Australia will deploy its first B737-8 MAX on the Tokyo run after a short period on domestic routes.

Commercial aircraft to have a second cockpit barrier

: BTN News; Friday, 16 June 2023

The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to force aircraft manufacturers to install a second physical barrier on planes used in commercial passenger service in the United States "to protect flight decks from intrusion when the flight deck door is open".

Spohr says Ita is a 'perfect fit' with Lufthansa

: BTN News; Friday, 16 June 2023

The Lufthansa Group’s deal with the Italian government will see it pay EUR325 million for a 41 per cent stake in Alitalia 'replacement' Ita, with a takeover option “at some later date”, the carrier and the Italian government say.

Radiopharma meet returns to Australia

: MICE News; Thursday, 15 June 2023

The Society of Radiopharmaceutical Sciences (SRS) has chosen Australia's Gold Coast to host its 26th International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Sciences in May 2025.

Air Canada to add Vancouver-Singapore from April

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 15 June 2023

Air Canada is adding non-stop flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Singapore's Changi International Airport (SIN).

SIA shuffles its senior team

: BTN News; Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has made several senior management appointments, all effective 10 September 2023.

European Sleeper joins Eurail

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 14 June 2023

European Sleeper is the latest railway carrier to join the Eurail network.
As well as their network access now, from July 01, travellers with a Eurail Pass will be able to board European Sleeper trains between Brussels and Berlin with eight stops along the way including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Deventer.

Christie takes top job at Best Cities

: MICE News; Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Loren Christie (pictured right) has been appointed managing director of the Best Cities Alliance.

He takes over from Lesley Williams, who has led the BestCities team for three years.

Christie has more than 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events.
He held various leadership roles with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Destination Toronto and spent 20 years in broadcast television including a regular travel segment on CTV, Canada’s national TV network.

Looijen moves to Bali

: MICE News; Wednesday, 14 June 2023

Sander Looijen (pictured right) has been appointed general manager, Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali and the resort’s adjacent Bali International Convention Centre.
Looijen joined Marriott International in 2002 as management intern with The St Regis Shanghai and most recently was cluster general manager at Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung.

First of planned Heathrow security strikes cancelled

: BTN News; Wednesday, 14 June 2023

The first of a series of weekend strikes by security staff at London Heathrow airport scheduled for 24-25 June has been called off after the airport made an improved pay offer.