US airlines tip strong start to 2025
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
In the US, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have raised their forecasts for the end of 2024 following a strong fourth quarter.
First A320neo joins Jetstar's new uniforms
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
The first of Jetstar’s next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft will start flying domestic routes from this month, with 188 ergonomic seats, extra-large overhead bins, in-seat USB power sockets and seat back device holders.
JetBlue scraps Gatwick run
- BTN News
- Sunday, 08 December 2024
US carrier JetBlue will not resume its New York JFK to London Gatwick service next year.
MAX crash judge finds against Boeing and DoJ
- BTN News
- Friday, 06 December 2024
The US federal district court's judge Reed O’Connor - who is overseeing the criminal conspiracy matter against Boeing in the crashes of two 737 MAX 8 jets that killed 346 people - has rejected the US Department of Justice (DOJ) plea agreement with Boeing, meaning the plane maker still might face criminal charges at a trial for the deaths of those killed.
US considers cash compensation for airline delays
- BTN News
- Friday, 06 December 2024
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) is seeking public comment on whether airlines should be required to pay passengers cash compensation when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.
Qantas launches domestic pre-Xmas sale
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Australia's Qantas has launched a domestic 'Sale Before Christmas' with about 800,000 seats on more than 170 routes on offer until 11.59pm AEDT on December 12 2024, unless sold out prior.
Cairns set for bumper 2025
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Northern Australia's Cairns Airport says it is anticipating a 'bumper year' in 2025, with international passengers exceeding pre-Covid levels and according to airport ceo Richard Barker, more than 270,000 passengers are expected to transit through Cairns in the three weeks to Christmas.
300 Qantaslink pilots threaten strike action
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Alliance pilots in three Australian states are considering industrial action calling for pay to match industry standards and decent rostering conditions to protect 'work-life balance'.
Qantas extends Sabre agreement
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Travel IT firm Sabre Corporation has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Australia's Qantas Airways.
Virgin Australia and Air NZ back together
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand code share agreement - effective for bookings now - means travellers can book Virgin Australia flights to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch that are operated by Air New Zealand but which have a VA flight number for travel from 9 December onwards.
ACCC measures satellite performance
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expanded its Measuring Broadband Australia program to measure the performance of satellite services including performance data for Starlink and NBN Sky Muster.
Eve and Helicopters Inc sign LoI
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Helicopters Incorporated, a US vertical lift and helicopter operator, for up to 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
October demand rose in the cabins - IATA
- BTN News
- Thursday, 05 December 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) global passenger demand in October showed the following highlights:
