Radisson opens second Galle property
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
Radisson has opened the Radisson Collection Resort, Galle on Sri Lanka’s south coast.
Go First Air to be wound up
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
India’s National Company Law Tribunal (bankruptcy court) has ordered the winding up of bankrupt Go First Air, following a request by its lenders, which include Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, IDBI Bank and Deutsche Bank.
The airline owes more than US$780 million and two restructuring bids have failed.
Spirit cracks down on 'offensive' clothing
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
In the US, Spirit Airlines has updated the dress code in its 'passenger contract' to say travellers can be denied boarding or removed from a flight because of clothing or 'offensive' tattoos.
China Eastern returns to Perth
- BTN News
- Monday, 27 January 2025
China's China Eastern Airlines is again offering special flights to celebrate the Chinese New Year until 7 February 2025, with non-stop services connecting Shanghai and Perth, Western Australia (WA).
Virgin Australia slashes fares to Europe
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Virgin Australia is offering flash sale fares on new airline partner Qatar Air to Europe, including Perth to Barcelona via Doha, 'Economy Choice', return for A$1,798, subject to final regulatory approval.
South Korea tells budget airlines to focus on safety
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
In a meeting with its nine budget airlines, South Korea's transportation ministry has demanded they 'prioritise safety over profit' in an effort to shore up confidence in the country’s aviation industry.
Stagecoach drops self-driving buses
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Scotland's driverless bus service has been cancelled due to a lack of passengers.
Airbus ending Beluga Transport
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Plane maker Airbus is terminating Airbus Beluga Transport, the business it created to offer four BelugaSTs to the commercial market to transport outsized cargo.
Oakwood brand on growth path
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Singapore-based accommodation firm Ascott says its Oakwood brand grew by 16 properties last year, including four Oakwood Premier signings.
White Cliffs to reopen March on 16
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
The world’s largest underground accommodation – the White Cliffs Underground Motel in outback NSW, Australia, 1025km from Sydney and 781km north-east of Adelaide - is reopening on March 16 with a package that offers savings for couples, families and solos keen to sleep under the earth in one of Australia’s quirkiest motels.
Vietjet adds two India routes
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Vietnam's Vietjet is adding two routes linking Ho Chi Minh City to the Indian cities of Hyderabad and Bangalore from 18 and 19 March respectively.
Government takes on A$50m of Rex debt
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
Australia's Transport Workers Union (TWU) has welcomed news that the Australian federal government is to take on A$50 million of debt from in-administration regional carrier Rex’s largest creditor, PAG.
Qatar Air expands in South America
- BTN News
- Sunday, 26 January 2025
From northern summer, Doha-based Qatar Airways is adding two weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport in Colombia, with the flights to continue to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport in Venezuela.
