Nuell to drive Marriott's ANZP growth
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 August 2024
Jason Nuell (pictured) has been appointed area vice president Marriott International for Australia, New Zealand & Pacific (ANZP). His role is to develop hotel agreements, work with property management teams to enhance brand awareness and drive owner returns across the portfolio, following the retirement of Sean Hunt.
Virgin Australia launches Flight Frenzy sale
- Health & Leisure
- Tuesday, 06 August 2024
Virgin Australia has launched its mid-year Flight Frenzy sale to popular holiday destinations such as Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Hobart, Perth, Gold Coast and Uluru.
Busselton to have caravan and camping show
- MICE News
- Tuesday, 06 August 2024
The inaugural Busselton Caravan & Camping Show in Western Australia will take place at:
Tickets: Adult: $15, concession: $10, children under 16 are free of charge.
Slots shake-out planned for Sydney Airport
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 06 August 2024
The Australian government says it will free up more takeoff and landing slots at Sydney airport, the country's busiest, to make it easier for new airlines to access it.
Investors launch CrowdStrike law suit
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 August 2024
Investors have sued IT security firm CrowdStrike in the US, alleging the company made false and misleading claims on the testing of its Falcon IT platform.
Turbulence fears prompt Korean Air change
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 August 2024
Korean Air says instant noodles will be withdrawn from in-flight economy class menus from August 15 and be replaced with snacks such as sandwiches, corn dogs and hot pockets.
Cebu Pacific to add Chiang Mai run
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 August 2024
Philippines-based budget airline Cebu Pacific is to launch direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai, Thailand on October 29.
“We will be the only airline to operate direct Manila to Chiang Mai services,” the carrier said.
More carriers pause Israel flights
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 August 2024
Fearing potential attacks by Iran and regional allies, Greece’s Aegean, Poland’s Lot, Italy’s Ita, the Netherlands’ KLM and Hungarian budget carrier Wizz Air all have suspended routes to Israel.
Rex job losses mount
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 August 2024
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) says EY (formerly Ernst and Young), the Rex administrator, has told workers Rex was in “a very perilous financial position and has access to almost no funds”.
IAG to walk away from Air Europa buy
- BTN News
- Monday, 05 August 2024
The International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Level, has abandoned plans to acquire Air Europa, saying regulatory obstacles mean the deal no longer makes financial sense.
US carriers face new family seating rule
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 August 2024
America's Biden Administration has proposed a rule that would make it illegal for airlines to charge parents extra to sit with their children on airplanes.
Delta pauses Tel Aviv services
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 August 2024
The US's Delta is 'pausing' flights between New York-JFK and Tel Aviv, Israel until Friday, August 9, due to the ongoing Gaza conflict.
Australia 'deserves Rex's survival'
- BTN News
- Friday, 02 August 2024
Australia’s third-largest airline group, (regional Express - or Rex), entered voluntary administration this week, cancelled all its B737 flights between major airports and grounded its jet fleet, though as yet its Saab 340 fleet is still flying to and from regional centres.
