BA suspends some B787 flights
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 October 2024
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of B787 flights due to maintenance issues that have forced it to ground five of the jets.
Dnata adds ground power units to Dubai fleet
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 October 2024
Dunai-based dnata says the addition of 14 new, 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) at Dubai International airport (DXB) will handle 33 per cent of all GPU utilisation at the airport, replacing diesel-powered equipment and reducing fuel consumption by some 550,000 litres annually.
Qatar in Virgin Australia points promo
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 October 2024
Virgin Australia's Velocity members can earn double Points on eligible Qatar Airways flights on bookings made from now to 1159pm AEST on October 20 for flights between January 10 and March 31, 2025.
SIA and Scoot gear up for 'Time to Fly' promo
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 October 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will start selling more than 200,000 business class, premium economy and economy round-trip tickets from its base to 78 global destinations as part of a 'Time To Fly' promotion starting October 25 and running till November 7.
EU EES system likely to be delayed again
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 October 2024
Plans to fingerprint passengers entering the European Union from 10 November may be delayed (for a third time) because of concerns raised by France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Hurricane Milton hits Florida
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 October 2024
Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton were instructed to take shelter as it made landfall as a Category 3 early Wednesday night near Sarasota County’s Siesta Key, bringing destructive tornadoes, 28ft waves, strong winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges across multiple areas.
Enterprise opens Thailand branches
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Enterprise Mobility has opened 10 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo branches in Thailand through franchise partner Thai Rent a Car.
Cebu signs Airbus order, buys AirSwift
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
The operator of Cebu Pacific has purchased boutique airline AirSwift for PHP1.75 billion.
Court approves Qantas penalty
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Australia's Qantas will pay a A$100 million penalty for selling tickets on cancelled flights - and also pay A$20 million in compensation to affected ticket holders.
Qantas apologises for film gaffe
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Australia's Qantas has apologised after an R-rated film was played 'to everyone' on a flight to Japan.
Qatar Air joins Australia's rescue flights
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Qatar Air this week scheduled two repatriation flights carrying up to 350 passengers each from Cyprus to Sydney, Austrralia via Doha, one on Monday night and the second on Tuesday.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
In the US, Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, only days after Hurricane Helene caused more than 230 deaths and widespread damage.
AA to fly Dallas-Brisbane daily
- BTN News
- Monday, 07 October 2024
Starting October 26, American Airlines (AA) will offer daily non-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane, Australia.
As well as business travel, the service is expected to boost the tourism sectors in both Texas and Queensland.
BA suspends some B787 flights
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 October 2024
British Airways has cancelled hundreds of B787 flights due to maintenance issues that have forced it to ground five of the jets.
Dnata adds ground power units to Dubai fleet
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 October 2024
Dunai-based dnata says the addition of 14 new, 180kVA electric ground power units (GPU) at Dubai International airport (DXB) will handle 33 per cent of all GPU utilisation at the airport, replacing diesel-powered equipment and reducing fuel consumption by some 550,000 litres annually.
Qatar in Virgin Australia points promo
- BTN News
- Monday, 14 October 2024
Virgin Australia's Velocity members can earn double Points on eligible Qatar Airways flights on bookings made from now to 1159pm AEST on October 20 for flights between January 10 and March 31, 2025.
SIA and Scoot gear up for 'Time to Fly' promo
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 October 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will start selling more than 200,000 business class, premium economy and economy round-trip tickets from its base to 78 global destinations as part of a 'Time To Fly' promotion starting October 25 and running till November 7.
EU EES system likely to be delayed again
- BTN News
- Friday, 11 October 2024
Plans to fingerprint passengers entering the European Union from 10 November may be delayed (for a third time) because of concerns raised by France, Germany and the Netherlands.
Hurricane Milton hits Florida
- BTN News
- Thursday, 10 October 2024
Florida residents in the path of Hurricane Milton were instructed to take shelter as it made landfall as a Category 3 early Wednesday night near Sarasota County’s Siesta Key, bringing destructive tornadoes, 28ft waves, strong winds, heavy rainfall and storm surges across multiple areas.
Enterprise opens Thailand branches
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Enterprise Mobility has opened 10 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo branches in Thailand through franchise partner Thai Rent a Car.
Cebu signs Airbus order, buys AirSwift
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
The operator of Cebu Pacific has purchased boutique airline AirSwift for PHP1.75 billion.
Court approves Qantas penalty
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Australia's Qantas will pay a A$100 million penalty for selling tickets on cancelled flights - and also pay A$20 million in compensation to affected ticket holders.
Qantas apologises for film gaffe
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Australia's Qantas has apologised after an R-rated film was played 'to everyone' on a flight to Japan.
Qatar Air joins Australia's rescue flights
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
Qatar Air this week scheduled two repatriation flights carrying up to 350 passengers each from Cyprus to Sydney, Austrralia via Doha, one on Monday night and the second on Tuesday.
Florida braces for Hurricane Milton
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 08 October 2024
In the US, Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, only days after Hurricane Helene caused more than 230 deaths and widespread damage.
AA to fly Dallas-Brisbane daily
- BTN News
- Monday, 07 October 2024
Starting October 26, American Airlines (AA) will offer daily non-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane, Australia.
As well as business travel, the service is expected to boost the tourism sectors in both Texas and Queensland.
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