Korean Air to create budget giant
- BTN News
- Sunday, 01 December 2024
South Korea's largest airline Korean Air plans to create one large low-cost carrier under its existing Jin Air brand after it takes over Asiana Airlines.
Vietjet Thailand to add Mumbai run
- BTN News
- Sunday, 01 December 2024
Vietjet Thailand will launch a Bangkok-Mumbai service this month, opening opportunities for tourism, business and cultural exchange between the two vibrant cities.
EC okays Korean-Asiana deal
- BTN News
- Saturday, 30 November 2024
Korean Air says it has satisfied all conditions set by the European Union (EU) competition authority for its merger with Asiana Airlines.
Cruise industry in 'greener' fuel switch
- BTN News
- Saturday, 30 November 2024
Toxic, filthy and cheap, heavy fuel oil has powered the shipping industry since the 1960s and still powers more than half of cruise ships today.
Australia's pilots invited to Emirates' recruitment roadshow
- BTN News
- Saturday, 30 November 2024
Dubai-based Emirates is hosting a pilot recruitment roadshow across Australia, with the first event to be held in Perth (Duxton Hotel) 2-3 December, followed by Sydney (Amora Jamison) 5-6 December and Brisbane (Sofitel Brisbane Central) 8-9 December.
China eases entry rules
- BTN News
- Saturday, 30 November 2024
Citizens holding ordinary passports of Australia travelling to China for business, tourism, family visits, transit and exchange purposes are now eligible for visa-free entry of 30 days, extended from the existing 15 days.
ACCC gives interim okay for Virgin Australia-Qatar Air tie-up
- BTN News
- Saturday, 30 November 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation to Virgin Australia (VA) and Qatar Airways to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance, meaning they can commence marketing and selling 28 weekly scheduled return flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in addition to the international services already operated by Qatar Airways.
Australians warned about 'festive season' scams
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
On-line shopping scams accounted for 50 per cent of the fraudulent or malicious web sites taken down in the past three months by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), it says.
Emirates to place A350 on Edinburgh run from January 3
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
Dubai-based Emirates has accelerated the daily introduction of its A350s on the Edinburgh, Scotland run to January 3, 12 days ahead of the earlier schedule.
China Southern to sell its B787-8s
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
As it upgrades and renews its fleet, China's China Southern Airlines wants to sell all 10 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft and two spare GEnx-1B70/P2 engines through open bidding and will deliver them to buyers between 2025 and 2026, pending board approval.
It is believed the jets will be replaced with B787-9s.
EasyJet to boost pilot training
- BTN News
- Thursday, 28 November 2024
Europe’s easyJet is expanding its flight training operations across Europe in partnership with simulation technology partner CAE.
Senate to investigate US airline fees
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
A US Senate panel has criticised rising airline fees (for seat assignments and luggage) and has scheduled a December 4 hearing titled 'The Sky’s the Limit -- New Revelations About Airline Fees', with senior executives from American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier to testify.
Inter airport Southeast Asia returns to the Sands
- MICE News
- Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Inter Airport Southeast Asia is returning to Singapore's Marina Bay Sands from 25 to 27 March 2025.
