Glasgow lanches LEZ
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
Drivers of older vehicles face fines of at least GBP60 per day if they enter central Glasgow, Scotland. The city’s new low emissions zone (LEZ) came into effect on June 1.
April passenger demand 'strong' - IATA
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported strong passenger traffic demand in April.
IATA, Pegasus to host Istanbul AGM
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is meeting with leaders of the global aviation industry for the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit, with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines as the host airline.
United pilots face strike vote, APA votes to stay independent
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
The USA's United Airlines pilots face a vote to authorise a strike, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) says.
Velocity members offered Luxury Escapes deals
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
Virgin Australia's Velocity Frequent Flyer (Velocity) loyalty program and Luxury Escapes are joining for a partnership that will see Velocity's 11 million members able to earn and redeem Velocity Points on travel product available at luxuryescapes.com.
Qantas plows A$400m into climate fund
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
Australia's Qantas Group is investing A$400 million in a climate change fund with the aim of reducing its emissions.
American to appeal JetBlue ruling
- BTN News
- Saturday, 03 June 2023
American Airlines says it will appeal a recent court ruling that would end its partnership with JetBlue Airways in the Northeast of the country.
UK rail services cut again
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 June 2023
UK rail services have again been hit by strikes in the long-running dispute between unions and the government over pay, jobs and conditions.
Qantas trials domestic boarding scheme
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 June 2023
In Australia, Qantas will mimic international airlines and start boarding domestic flights in up to five groups in an attempt to streamline the current process and ensure more flights depart on time.
Waters hired to head Perth Airport
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 June 2023
Jason Waters, the ceo of Western Australia's Perth Mint, has been named as the new head of the state's Perth Airport.
Delta faces class action lawsuit over carbon-neutral claims
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 June 2023
The USA's Delta Air Lines faces a lawsuit over its US$1 billion 'carbon neutral' claim, which plaintiffs say is “false and misleading” because it uses offsetting and does little to affect global warming.
Calls for monitoring of Australian airlines to continue
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 June 2023
An Australian government program monitoring Australian airlines’ local pricing is about to end, but some in the industry (and outside it) think that's premature.
Qantas to fly New York direct from Auckland
- BTN News
- Thursday, 01 June 2023
Australia's flag carrier Qantas is to launch three weekly B787 flights from Sydney via Auckland, New Zealand to New York, USA from June 14.
