Icelandair and Ita sign code share
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
One of the world's older airlines, Icelandair, has inked a code share with one of the newest, Ita Airways.
Australian carriers to resume Vanuatu services
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
Australian airlines are set to resume Vanuatu flights, about a week after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake killed 14 people and left hundreds of holidaymakers stranded.
Comac hits the 'magic million'
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
China’s first home-grown passenger jet, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) C919, is now serving 10 major cities across the country.
BA puts 20 destinations on sale
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have 20 destinations 'on sale' for 2025 until 28 January 2025.
'Son of Concorde' completes tenth test flight
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
The US jet some call the 'son of Concorde', the Boom Supersonic XB-1, has completed its tenth test flight.
New Boorloo Bridge opens in Perth
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
Perth in Western Australia has a new city bridge, 90 metres downstream of the existing heritage-listed Causeway Bridge and stretching from Victoria Park to Point Fraser in Perth’s CBD via Heirisson Island.
Australia gives EU-style airline compensation 'the thumbs down'
- BTN News
- Monday, 23 December 2024
Australia's federal government has agreed with airlines and will not force them to pay cash compensation to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled.
The government’s draft aviation customer rights charter - released on December 22 - has omitted European-style cash compensation rules and now is open for public consultation until the end of February.
Cathay to add to Europe network
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 December 2024
Cathay Pacific is launching two new Europe routes from Hong Kong next year using its 280-seat A350-900 jets.
Pegasus places 100-200 MAX 10 order
- BTN News
- Saturday, 21 December 2024
Turkey's low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has placed a Boeing order for up to 200 737 MAX jets - a firm order for 100 737-10 jets and options for 100 more.
Ryanair welcomes court decision
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 December 2024
Ireland's Ryanair has reiterated its zero tolerance for disruptive passenger behaviour after a customer was sentenced in an Athens, Greece court.
Jeffrey takes over at GCCEC
- BTN News
- Friday, 20 December 2024
Nick Jeffrey has been appointed general manager of Australia's Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC), having been 'acting gm' there for some months.
Luxair orders more Embraer jets
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 December 2024
Luxembourg's Luxair has inked a firm order with Brazil's Embraer for two E195-E2, a small narrowbody aircraft that will complement larger planes the airline has on order.
ATIC calls for A$30m to win back 'lost' tourists
- BTN News
- Thursday, 19 December 2024
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) is calling on the federal government to invest A$30 million to reverse the slowdown in international visitor recovery.
